Comedian and actor Chris Rock will return on February 28 to host the Oscars for a second time,
Organizers of the US awards show announced on Wednesday.
"Chris Rock is truly the MVP of the entertainment industry," said
show producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin in a statement.
"Comedian, actor, writer, producer, director, documentarian – he's done it all. He's going to be a phenomenal Oscar host!"
Rock last hosted the Oscars in 2005, when "Million Dollar Baby" won best picture. He got mixed reviews, with some panning his performance and others praising his biting humor.
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