Kevin Hart Confirms He Will NOT Pursue Hosting The Oscars

Ellen DeGeneres got everyone into a tizzy Friday after expressing her support for Kevin Hart.

“I know you are not that guy because I know you,” she said. “I think the night will be about you, and it should be about you, and you should host the Oscars, and I’m going to talk you into it.”

I believe in forgiveness. I believe in second chances. And I believe in @KevinHart4real. pic.twitter.com/oJxfGXhU4P

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 4, 2019

In this conversation, @KevinHart4real was authentic and real, and I’m in his corner. #OscarsNeedHart https://t.co/nhMwSefrMl

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 4, 2019

.@KevinHart4real says he is "evaluating" reprising his role as the #Oscars host after Ellen DeGeneres called the Academy to vouch for him. pic.twitter.com/AX2UssR6bs

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) January 4, 2019

So….does that mean he’s back?

Nope. Hart spoke to Variety and confirmed that the door is closed. He’s done.

“Would I ever do it? No, it’s done. It’s done,” Hart said. “The moment came and it was a blessing and I was excited at the opportunity and I still am. In my mind I got the job, it was a dream job, and things came up that simply prohibited it from happening. But I don’t believe in going backwards.”

“When I go on that stage, it will be because I’ve somehow figured out a way to win the Oscar,” Hart continued. “Somehow I’ll get to the stage but it’s not going to be in this way because it just comes with such a weird cloud at this point.”

“There’s no ill will toward the Academy,” he added.

Even if they took him back, the entire night would be clouded with this ridiculous controversy, so I can definitely see why he’s over it and moving on.