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The Oscars will be held in Los Angeles on February 24
This year's Oscars will be held without an official host – for the first time in 30 years.
The head of ABC Entertainment, which broadcasts the Oscars, said celebrities would feature celebrities.
Reports had hinted that the broadcaster was struggling to fulfill its role – one of the most difficult of the American entertainment sector.
In December, comedian Kevin Hart retired from the ceremony after a controversy over homophobic tweets.
- Kevin Hart leaves his host position amid tweets
He said that he did not want to be a distraction and that he was "sorry to have hurt people".
What did ABC Entertainment say?
ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke said the February 24 ceremony in Los Angeles would give up a host and "ask presenters to host the Oscars."
The decision was made after Hart's withdrawal, she said.
Ms. Burke added that "the mystery" hanging over this year's event "has been compelling," proving that viewers were eager to watch it.
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A number of Oscar ceremonies have not had a host. In the last case of this type – a highly controversial event in 1989 – producer Allan Carr made the decision to make room for more celebrity presenters.
The anchor role at the Oscars has since caused problems for many hosts. The Hollywood Reporter has described it as "the least-researched job in Hollywood".
The controversy over Hart's tweets comes after a few tough years for the Academy that saw Envelopegate, the OscarsSoWhite campaign and the removal of a popular film category being proposed.
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