Conan O’Brien opens up about Oscars hosting gig

The comedian shares why he finally said yes to hosting the Academy Awards for the first time and teases what could be in store as he takes the Oscars stage.
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[@Youdoyouyeah]

I’m a simple guy. I see Conan and I click.

[@rensbrand5176]

I'm a deeply emotional man, I see Conan and I click

[@Evan.Arapis]

Same here since like twenty four years now..

[@anthonydelciello6837]

@@rensbrand5176 Hello Jordan! Thanks for the Cameo

[@nii_amart]

Same

[@shaad102]

same here

[@cartoondog6300]

the dude interviewing him has a good sense of humor and laugh

[@clainjohnson5986]

Frr I loved seeing him genuinely make Conan laugh

[@TheBubbas22]

He’s an old school MTV VJ.

[@JohnnyBNerdy]

"the dude interviewing him" holy shit the incoming generation has forgotten MTV? Chris Connelly is a legend

[@MALOSANMAKA13]

He is like positive version of Chuck McGill (Better Call Saul)

[@chezburgersub]

Love how he's just losing it most of the time 😂

[@waywardmind]

Conan is the only reason I'd even think about watching the Oscars.

[@rickwilliams967]

I was thinking the same thing. It would almost be tolerable. That's Conan raising them up a LOT, not the other way around.

[@stevenwashuta]

Conan is lowkey the funniest comedian alive. I will be watching.

[@yugiohgames104]

At least it isn't Jimmy Kimmel

[@PrintWizard89]

@@stevenwashutaI’ve been saying this for years, especially since he started his podcast. His ability to riff off the cuff is unmatched.

[@javiruiz8365]

I still won’t watch! Just the clips! 🤷‍♂️

[@Djjubbawhut]

I’m concerned about Conan’s health holding up throughout hosting.. his team should make sure Dr. Arroyo is backstage in case anything happens to him.

[@HectorTWE]

I just hope Arroyo takes his pulse properly and does not, you know.... take it away

[@rubslopes]

He's very affordable.

[@Cerealzombie-px2uu]

you had me in the first half

[@eloyperez1527]

​@@rubslopes Dr. Arroyo is a great first opinion

[@green4black]

Let’s hope Conan’s team of writers for the Oscars is scrolling through KZbin comments looking for ideas. This is a solid one.

[@briansexton2011]

He’s so self deprecating when he says that there are so many people “rooting for this not to go well”, but in reality he’s one of the most beloved public figures of the past 30 years. Pretty much everyone is glad that he’s hosting the Oscars, I haven’t seen a single negative reaction online about him hosting. Everyone loves Conan.

[@Johnnyhotrockets]

I read a bunch of negative reactions. Most were either from Jay Leno or his ten fans

[@TXnine7nine]

@@Johnnyhotrockets The chin can stay in his garage for all we care.

[@salsal435]

@@Johnnyhotrockets So only eleven bad reviews then!

[@Johnnyhotrockets]

@@salsal435 Well no because I wrote most of the bad reactions were from Jay or his ten fans not all of them

[@NithinAbraham29]

​​@@JohnnyhotrocketsThey aren't 10 Jay Leno fans. There's a high possibility Jay made those 10 accounts and commented through each of them himself.

[@mkwebdev]

I’m going to be honest, I probably won’t watch the Oscar’s, but I will watch the Conan only edit someone eventually makes.

[@DanielThureskog]

Same here, but then again Swedish TV will not air the Oscars this year.

[@bahiya94]

The monologue on insta the day after

[@Dreamcatcher9000]

@@DanielThureskog Why?

[@robertaandersone2363]

You might as well watch it. It may give Conan another gig next year if the viewership goes up. And I don’t doubt that it will.

[@GuardianOwl]

I’m sure the first 15-20 minutes will be all him, so you might as well watch the beginning. Then you can watch the other mid-show bits another day.

[@y0Fiqqy]

im so ungodly excited for this years Oscars, just because of this man

[@allycat2836]

Me too! When I heard this year's Oscar's was Conan's gig I was so excited. My first thought was good for CoCo and finally people will get to see his genius

[@haikmherian]

What the fuck kind of adjective is ungodly

[@PlayermakerBlue]

Can’t wait for Sona to make her Oscars debut too, and we mustn’t forget the backstage, behind the scenes contributions by Matt Gourley

[@hi-vv3jo]

HE WANTS TO BE IN THE LIGHTS!

[@cbg4384]

IT'S HIS SUPERBOWL

[@SeauxDeadly]

HE WANTS TO BE RUBBIN SHOULDERS WITH NICHOLSON!

[@Fivehotdogsplease]

Jordan Schlansky shows up pushing the Criterion collection and Italian cinema.

[@donnadelreys]

With special banjo performance by Conan and the Chill Chums

[@stachedude]

30 seconds in and the host can't even hold it together already 😂 bless Conan and his absurd, quick-witted humour

[@marsmaker3667]

anyone else wish Conan was 20 years younger? because we will need someone like him to get us through at least the next 20 years.

[@saxasalt]

You say this as if Conan is probably going to die within the year.

[@hellbunniez3]

@@saxasalt don’t even try to jinx that omg knock on wood!!!!

[@nonspecificnonsense6780]

hes only 40

[@lanzer22]

Don't worry the upcoming Conan AI bot will host Oscar 2030

[@tylerkuite]

its plausible conan is in his early 30's -diana chang

[@ggCaplo]

Conan truly seems like one of the few authentic entertainers that has been in the public eye for years now. Witty, intelligent, smart, Love him.

[@yi-juhuang8204]

The only thing I look forward to more than the Oscars, will be to listen to Conan's podcast afterwards where he talks about all the behind the scene stuff and how they put it all together (and the drama involved)

[@SceneComparisons]

same

[@Satanhadapoint]

Oh my god I didn’t even think about this but now I’m more excited for it that the actual performance 😭

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

I dont think there is anyone in American public life for whom I have more genuine affection than I do for Conan

[@littlebumgorf]

I’m stealing this one. “If this doesn’t go well, you will never see me again” lol

[@Yintii]

I just want to say....I am excited to watch the Oscars for the very first time EVER all because he's hosting. Ive always been a clips guy when it comes to the Oscars but im ready to watch the whole thing this time around!

[@jesseowenvillamor6348]

Nah. Just watch the clips with Conan.

[@friendlypup5650]

@@jesseowenvillamor6348it’s easily streamable with Hulu/disney+. Cable is dying

[@Withjoyfulsenescence]

Good for you! Wish we could do it too here

[@TheSuomipoika83]

This is the only positive news that has come out of America this year so far. Conan is the man for the job. Heck he could probably do it spontaneously without a script if he wanted to and be the best and funniest ever.

[@autofocus4556]

No way he will be as funny as Gervais.

[@h3artands0uLL]

This! This is what I want to see. Conan off the cuff like he does on his remotes. I love him and am a huge fan. His scripted monologues though weren’t always my favorite but place this guy anywhere in the world and let him talk to locals…. Absolute GOLD. I hope he goes unscripted as much as possible in his own Conan way.

[@BenGoldNYC]

@@autofocus4556it will be different, very different sensibilities

[@amar.mohamed]

@@autofocus4556 Both have very different styles of hosting. But Conan's quick wit is hard to beat. I love Conan's self deprecating humour

[@aaronvillanueva4024]

Jordan schlansky better be there

[@zakhobbsmusic]

He’ll have a variety of tasks that will be essential to the running of the production

[@dcool2u2]

​@@zakhobbsmusic😂 exactly!!

[@PIXPromosMore]

He should be there for Various hours

[@vugisaword42]

YESSS! And speak at exhausting length of the intricacies of the sound editing process of all the nominated films in such a detailed category.

[@andresilvasophisma]

He should be the main host really.

[@PabloIzurieta]

Conan is only reason why I would consider watching.

[@silllycyborg]

Rooting for you Coco

[@marcouchoa8116]

A charismatic person and loved by everyone. It's impossible not to like Conan

[@JohnGaltHasArrived]

I've seen 'em all. Conan has always been and remains the funniest.

[@liamn.7664]

Conan will do a great job!

[@Doitforthekicks]

Maximum respect for Conan. He was the soul of the late night TV format. The 90’s were awesome.

[@geriburrito]

Finally a reason to watch the Oscars.

[@Rev8691]

I don’t typically watch the Oscar’s, but I will for Conan.

[@BurningFlag]

Lost both parents and his assistant lost her house...and he keeps going looking for laughter ❤

[@michaelrfx7]

Dr. Arroyo should be there on stage with him for a pulse check!

[@wolverineiscool7161]

CONAN IS EPIC

[@javidelvalmusic]

finally gets to host them and it's probably one of the hardest times to do it

[@ipdkldcds]

Anything that Conan is in, I'll watch

[@Mat0s-316]

3:00 No matter the occasion, Conan always finds a way to make his Nixon impression

[@thespenserdavis]

I think he has the potential to be one of the best hosts we've ever had.

[@MrItzCarlos]

Okay now that Conan is hosting I am watching the Oscar’s

[@michaelmann6510]

That man is a gift to all of us

[@Juankisp]

Conan is a treasure!

[@KralizecRL]

I would like see the uncut version of this interview where Conan does bits for another 3 hours

[@CheekclappaJones]

Conan is the only person in entertainment that i have nothing bad to say about. This man is a national treasure.

[@DJJE928]

Its so interesting to see Conan fully envelop this Hollywood space for what feels like the first time in his career and at the same time it feels like he’s on equal footing if not sage-like to everybody that will be in that room.

[@michaelhall3293]

He’s dang near universally liked

[@motherofdemons3146]

I haven't been excited for the Oscars for year! Definitely tuning in to see Conan ❤️

[@ggwalie]

Conan is my spirit animal!

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

Love to see it, Conan's podcast is one of the best by far. He's going to absolutely crush The Oscars.

[@Toxicbat666]

Love Conan. Swedish fan

[@minhion]

love conan so much im only watching oscar for conan fr. even this short interview alone is enough to prove to me how funny its going to be

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

Conan looks happy and healthy, despite enduring the loss of his parents and experiencing the LA fires. So good to see! Love this man.

[@Kain5th]

Yeah and Sona lost her house in the fires

[@phoonsiri]

This gives me a reason to watch.

[@Divetanojasg37]

The only good thing about the Oscars this year would be Conan

[@deadlynightshde]

Conan was the only late night host is I ever wanted to watch and that was ever actually funny and so different Turns out to be the realest and nicest person ever. Even now it's the only podcast I listen too. Totally deserved more recognition as a goat host and comedian

[@Whatdocowsdrink]

Conan got that Oscar’s silk hair going on. #BringBackTheBeard ❤

[@pyrocat14]

Super excited for this. Go Conan!

[@pwnels9023]

This is a win win. If it goes well, then good, will be worth the watch. If it doesn’t go well, Conan will absolutely make the audience know, which in turn may make it even more watchable. Conan is a f-ing legend.

[@Spaceman-mm6od]

Conan should bring the Audiency Awards in the Oscars

[@Struwwelpeter]

What a great news! I had no idea Conan would be this year's host! Awesome, love him! Good thing it will be someone genuinely funny

[@thaigrocer]

Man, I love Conan. ...I love Conan...

[@odradekk]

These guys were really yukking it up ! Can’t wait for those close up magic tricks. PS: This Chris guy gets it. That “pretty cool” at the end there, was hilarious. 😎

[@Gaccount-cr7zn]

I see Conan, I click. I hope to see Jordan Schlanski and Flula Borg plus Bill Burr's rants. In simple words, I miss Conan O'Brien.

[@msh104utube]

Many of us are just gonna watch it for Conan!

[@dinahassan4320]

Definitely this year I will watch the Oscars just because Conan is the host 😊

[@ROSH1503]

If Conan ain’t the 🐐 I don’t know what a 🐐 is. ❤

[@Deffa7]

I’m going to watch it just for Conan. I don’t want the ratings to tank since he’s in it 🤣

[@AaronDangerBell]

The fact they did not acknowledge the karate belt and licensed neurosurgeon joke had me dead!!! 0:30

[@neilvillegas7976]

Conan o Brian Making laughter great again!!

[@high-defRJ]

Loved Jimmy hosting too, but Conan is the GOAT of Late Night, and he will do great! It would be awesome if Sona, Gourley, and Jordan Schlansky all make some sort of an appearance on Oscars!

[@rubyrock555]

Hes going to kill it! Not to mention that almost all of the stars at the awards love him too

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

Conan O'Brien is very special and talented

[@darkgate33]

It is really cool and awesome to see Conan anxious about his performance. diamonds built under pressure, him hosting could really go both way end of the spectrum

[@elizabethortiz7477]

Conan!!! Is top notch

[@sabreyes_]

WE LOVE YOU CONAN, YOU HILARIOUS MAN!!

[@sakifrahman1531]

Cant wait for Conan to deliver a legendary Oscars host performance! 😎

[@greenthom]

When Conan was made host of the Tonight Show I can remember feeling a "Yeah!! We won!" vicarious victory kinda vibe at home. For the Oscars, it's more like a "Yeah!! It's only one night!" Similar levels of relief and satisfaction for both though, really. I look forward to watching lol.

[@ssokol91]

This will be the first time I'll be watching Oscars in over 20 years.

[@kalsterling719]

Loveeeee Conan, you got this Conan or goodbye😂

[@karimhartel]

Conan has been so reliably funny for so many years that I'm sure he'll do great hosting the Oscars!

[@JasonParmenter]

Make him the permanent host of the Oscars

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Finally Conan is getting the recognition he deserves

[@paultumaliuan9087]

Conan always makes me laugh and seems like a genuinely nice guy, so I'm definitely gonna tune in for him...but I also heard that there was talk of gerbils.

[@treasonabledoubt7251]

Now that I know Conan is going to host the Oscars, I realize he is the PERFECT person to craft and deliver a slap joke.

[@TellyMan200]

He will be an amazing host. watchin since his nbc days and his simpsons episodes are still stand the test of time. i just feel so sad that he lost his parents last year . im sure his parents would be so proud of him

[@arishokqunari1290]

Gosh Conan is great!

[@JomerTB]

I think I can speak for everyone when I say that EVERYONE is rooting for you Conan and Team Coco

[@florete2310]

You've earned that one, Conan. Congrats BTW for being awarded with the Mark Twain Prize. Again: Very well deserved. Love that guy🧡

[@mrwassef]

3:09 Death, Taxes, and Conan defaulting to his Nixon impression. 😂

[@Spartacus1337]

I had no idea he was hosting. Now I'm a lot more excited to watch.

[@dominicdavis3272]

Conan is gonna be fantastic. You know it, I know it, everybody knows it. We all are just waiting for that to happen, that's all. And Nikki Glaser, OMG I can't wait 😍😍😍

[@accountantreviews7002]

Love Conan!

[@athenakay]

this is gonna be iconic, i already know ☺

[@lonestarfriend]

Good luck Conan.

[@makeupbymaryj4586]

I love Conan. ❤️

[@kunjiklub]

Triumph appearance is a must

[@kosmo_komputer]

It’s honestly wild they didn’t think of doing this before but I guess this is the perfect time for him to do it.

[@puppiesrlife]

"I had been drinking...and took some pills that I found" 😂

[@kpmsmiling]

we love you Conan!

[@boris2835]

Can't believe this will be his first time hosting

[@PezQ84]

We love Conan

[@Teamo86]

The first time in years that I've been excited for the Oscars.

[@AnimalXing]

I love Conan

[@studiodreamken]

Triumph better be on the red carpet doing interviews!

[@21twix1]

Conan is the 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@munibowais]

This will be the first Oscars that I will watch! Only because of Conan!!!

[@petuniaraining]

I am excited to see him slay this! It would be totally fine if its only him and no one else since they asked him and not him with his team.

[@Dira091998]

I have never been so excited to watch the Oscars EVER 😂 Can't wait!