The Oscars Will br Move Forward br Without a Host According to 'Variety,' the 91st Academy Awards will be without a host for the first time since 1989. Kevin Hart resigned as host br over backlash from past homophobic tweets and wasn't persuaded to come back despite the endorsement of Ellen DeGeneres. The Oscars have been unable to secure anyone else. Instead, a selection of celebrities in attendance will alternate as emcee throughout the night. According to the 'Hollywood Reporter,' br producers are hoping to book the cast of Marvel's br 'The Avengers' to participate. An insider claims much of the evening will be filled in with skits and music had on stage.