Jimmy Kimmel the host for a third Oscars with producers citing his readiness to handle anything. He wasted little time before acknowledging the slap.
“We want me to feel safe,” he said. “If anyone in this theater commits an act of violence will be awarded the Oscar for best actor and permitted to give a 19-minute-long speech.”

TRAVIS KELCE FUELS “MRS. KELCE” BUZZ, BRAVO SMEAR WAR EXPLODES, AND BRAD PITT HIT WITH BIZARRE “PENIS CREAM” LAWSUIT
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BRITNEY SPEARS’ DUI DRAMA, NETFLIX’S MICHAEL JACKSON BACKLASH — AND GAYLE KING’S SHOCKING OPRAH CONFESSION
20:38

MATTHEW PERRY COVER-UP CLAIMS, CHELSEA HANDLER’S BOBBY FLAY BLAST, AND JONAS FAMILY RESTAURANT SHUTDOWN
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