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Ellen DeGeneres to Host Oscars

Posted Sep 7th 2006 6:31PM by TMZ Staff

Ellen DeGeneres to host the Oscars Ellen DeGeneres is getting called up to the big leagues.

The popular daytime talk show host will host the 79th Annual Academy Awards, it was announced today. DeGeneres has previously hosted the Grammys twice and the Emmys twice.

The two-time Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Talk Show Host will follow in the footsteps of Jon Stewart, Chris Rock, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin and Whoopi Goldberg -- the last five Oscar hosts.

The 2007 Academy Awards will be presented on February 25, 2007 from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood and broadcast on ABC.

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31. Mercy! When I read this news, I wet my bloomers. (It's a nasty habit I've giotten into.)

Posted at 7:27PM on Sep 8th 2006 by Mother Godrey

32. what is wrong with you people? can't you disagree with the academy's choice without being venemous? why would you wish failure on anyone? her history says she'll be great, and i'm happy she's getting the opportunity to shine.

Posted at 7:26PM on Sep 8th 2006 by vschellhase

33. Ellen Ellen she's are man. If she can't do it, nobody can!

GO ELLEN!!!

Posted at 8:33PM on Sep 8th 2006 by waitjustonesecond

34. I love Ellen and I think she will do a terrific job. She is funny and has a great sense of humor.

Posted at 12:34PM on Sep 10th 2006 by curls

35. I think Ellen is THE BOMB...she would be such a blast to hang out with..and she dances great...she will do a fantastic job at the oscars...i think there's nothing she couldnt do...You Go Girl....

Posted at 3:46PM on Sep 30th 2006 by kathy

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