Conan OBrien reveals joke he wont make hosting Oscars and its going to be controversial

Conan O’Brien is back on the Oscars stage, and he’s making one thing clear — the jokes will hit hard but stay smart.The longtime late-night host told reporters that walking the Oscars’ comedic tightrope is no small feat, but he has a plan.“Hosting this show is a very thin line,” Conan said during a virtual press conference previewing the show on Wednesday.

“We’re celebrating movies and the amazing people behind them, but it has to be funny without tipping into anger or politics.”That philosophy explains a major decision: Conan is avoiding Trump jokes altogether.In a recent interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour, he said the former president has become “bad for comedy” because reality now outpaces satire.

“When comedians get angry instead of clever, it doesn’t land,” he explained, signaling a lighter, smarter approach to humor.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!The careful curation even extends to his material for specific films.Conan revealed he scrapped a joke about a Best Picture nominee after testing it and realizing it fell flat.“Pity applause doesn’t work,” he quipped on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, reflecting his meticulous approach to the monologue.But the ceremony isn’t just a comedy exercise.

Conan also described the personal resonance of returning to the Oscars stage.Watching award shows with his late father created a “cosmic” connection, he said, reminding him why the Oscars hold a special place in his heart.

California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story ...