Actor Billy Crystal during the arrivals preceding "An Academy Tribute to Sophia Loren," on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. Photo credit: Matt Petit / ©A.M.P.A.S.
When the going gets tough, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences goes back to the proven well.
I just spoke with an Academy spokesperson and while a statement has yet to be released, she did confirm that Billy Crystal is onboard for the upcoming telecast and will replace Eddie Murphy as host of the 84th Academy Awards.
Murphy stepped down Wednesday, 11/09/11 after Producer Brett Ratner resigned Tuesday 11/08/11. Ratner stepped down after making a homophobic comment.
Certainly, it will come as a welcome relief to Oscar show fans, considering Crystal is one of the most popular hosts of the history of the Awards ceremony.
The Academy Awards airs Sunday, February 26th, 2012 and will broadcast live on ABC from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
Posted by Mari Cartel