Steve Harvey Says He Doesn’t Want to Host the Oscars: ‘I Don’t Want Them Digging Up My Past’

Author

December 15th, 2018 12:10 PM

Entertainment Tonight caught up with Steve Harvey as he was getting ready to host the Miss Universe Pageant in Bangkok, Thailand.

They asked him about the possibility of him hosting the upcoming Oscar’s. He quickly declined. He said, Oh no I can’t host the Oscar’s.

• 2016 State Farm Neighborhood Awards Hosted By Steve Harvey

  Share

  LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 23: Host Steve Harvey speaks during the 2016 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Nu-Opp, Inc)

• The 2017 Miss Universe Pageant

  Share

  LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 26: Television personality and host Steve Harvey (L) onstage with Miss Venezuela 2017 Keysi Sayago as she answers a question during the interview portion of the 2017 Miss Universe Pageant at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on November 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

• The 2015 Miss Universe Pageant – Arrivals

  Share

  Steve Harvey (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

If they won’t let Kevin Hart host how they going to let me host? He went on to say, I don’t want to host the Oscar’s because I don’t want them digging in my past. The Oscar’s are set to air February 24, 2019.

The Miss Universe Pageant will air Sunday, December 16th at 7pm EST on FOX.

Is the host a deciding factor whether you watch the Oscar’s or not? Do you think the controversy now surrounding the host will make more people tune in

Click here for more.

Get The HOT & Happening Newsletter Sent Directly To You

Stay connected with the hottest celebrity, music and local news, plus exclusive contests, games, and more!

Email *

Subscribe

By clicking "Subscribe" I agree to the website's terms of Service and Privacy Policy. I understand I can unsubscribe at any time.

Author

Category:

• Celebs

Tags:

Steve Harvey