Kevin Hart stepped aside from the Oscars in 2019

• Kevin Hart is one of America’s most popular comedians.
• He was recently announced as the host of the 2019 Academy Awards.
• However, he had to drop out of hosting the gig due to homophobic comments he made on Twitter.

Kevin Hart is one of America’s most popular comedians, and he’s come a long way since his start to become one of the most sought-after funny performers. He’s also well-known for his hosting roles. Hart was once in such a pickle that he had to drop out of hosting the Oscars in 2019. He was forced to apologize for a series of previous remarks, some of which were plainly homophobic.

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In 2019, the most troubling issues in the film industry were freely discussed on social media, and it was evident that some adjustments were required. Homophobia, which was prevalent in comedy at the time, was no longer acceptable, luckily. It was about this time that Kevin Hart was announced as the host of the 2019 Academy Awards, and let’s just say the reaction was mixed.

One of Kevin Hart’s now-deleted tweets said“Yo if my son comes home & try’s 2 play with my daughter’s doll house I’m going 2 break it over his head & say n my voice ‘stop that’s gay.”  “Why does “Why does (Damien Dante Wayans’) profile pic look like a gay bill board for AIDS?” one person wondered.

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Kevin Hart, on the other hand, assessed the situation and decided to decline the hosting gig, stating, “I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.”

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I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018