Who Should Host the Oscars?
The Dark Horses
5. Kristin Chenoweth
Why: Squeaky Emmys acceptance speeches notwithstanding, Chenoweth is a Broadway pro through-and-through. She may be tiny (and too skinny), but what she's great at is filling a massive auditorium like the Kodak with her quirky, sunny disposition and powerful voice. Basically, an evening with Kristin would be like having your kid sister host the Oscars -- entirely counter-intuitive, but capable of producing some seriously memorable moments.
Why not: Just not famous enough, or universally beloved enough, to carry a telecast as heavily hyped as the Oscars. Also, after four hours of hosting duties, runs the risk of giving America a migraine as debilitating as the one she experienced after accepting her Emmy.
6. Kathy Griffin
Why: Who can turn the world on with a smile (and occasional wince)? As the returning host of the Creative Arts Emmys has ably proved, Griffin can make anything -- even below the line TV awards -- funny, controversial, and, most of all, entertaining. Yes, the thought of Griffin, who's been banned from more red carpets than just about anyone, presiding over Hollywood's most exclusive night is nearly unthinkable; but if it's ratings they desperately need, is it completely out of the realm of possibility?
Why not: Yes. Yes it is. She'll be snipered out of existence by the time the Best Supporting Actress roll call comes around.
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Comments
'His single 2009 output, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, is considered an Oscar frontrunner in all categories'
Where I stopped reading.
Why No a REGULAR person,why must it always be a STAR,there are children out there who are dying to get noticed for their talent and cannot be heard,why not pick a kid with help from the Oscar Stars???? Nice for a change.
Why not use a totally unknown like myself.
I am Lena McCalla Njee The 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year for Irvington school District in NJ. I would be a good candidate. contact me there is a challenge to make an unknown into an overnight sensation. How about that?
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