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.”

<p>Jimmy Kimmel the host for a third Oscars with producers citing his readiness to handle anything. He wasted little time before acknowledging the slap.</p>
<p>“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.”</p>

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