{"id":522522,"date":"2026-03-14T04:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/522522\/"},"modified":"2026-03-14T04:41:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T04:41:08","slug":"conan-obrien-reveals-joke-he-wont-make-hosting-oscars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/522522\/","title":{"rendered":"Conan O’Brien reveals joke he won’t make hosting Oscars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Conan O\u2019Brien is back on the Oscars stage<\/a>, and he\u2019s making one thing clear \u2014 the jokes will hit hard but stay smart. <\/p>\n

The longtime late-night host told reporters that walking the Oscars\u2019 comedic tightrope is no small feat, but he has a plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cHosting this show is a very thin line,\u201d Conan said during a virtual press conference previewing the show on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re celebrating movies and the amazing people behind them, but it has to be funny without tipping into anger or politics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Conan O\u2019Brien is back on the Oscars stage, and he\u2019s making one thing clear: the jokes will hit hard but stay smart. Billy Bennight\/ZUMA Press Wire \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n

Conan O\u2019Brien and a crew member unroll the red carpet for the 98th Oscars. WireImage<\/p>\n

Katy Mullan, Conan O\u2019Brien, Raj Kapoor, Misty Buckley, Mandy Moore, and Michael Bearden posing for a photo. Disney via Getty Images<\/p>\n

That philosophy explains a major decision: Conan is avoiding Trump jokes altogether. <\/p>\n

In a recent interview on The New Yorker Radio Hour, he said the former president has become \u201cbad for comedy\u201d because reality now outpaces satire. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen comedians get angry instead of clever, it doesn\u2019t land,\u201d he explained, signaling a lighter, smarter approach to humor.<\/p>\n

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The careful curation even extends to his material for specific films. <\/p>\n

Conan revealed he scrapped a joke about a Best Picture nominee after testing it and realizing it fell flat.<\/p>\n

\u201cPity applause doesn\u2019t work,\u201d he quipped on Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/a>, reflecting his meticulous approach to the monologue.<\/p>\n

But the ceremony isn\u2019t just a comedy exercise. Conan also described the personal resonance of returning to the Oscars stage<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Watching award shows with his late father created a \u201ccosmic\u201d connection, he said, reminding him why the Oscars hold a special place in his heart.<\/p>\n

Conan\u2019s approach promises a show that\u2019s funny, thoughtful and carefully curated. Disney via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Conan O\u2019Brien and three men pose with a roll of carpet on the red carpet. Disney via Getty Images<\/p>\n

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Another moment Conan highlighted is the tribute to filmmaker Rob Reiner,<\/a> planned for the ceremony.<\/p>\n

He called it \u201cvery powerful,\u201d signaling a mix of humor and heartfelt moments will anchor the show.<\/p>\n

As he prepares to step back on stage, Conan hopes this year\u2019s Oscars<\/a> will reflect the care and precision of a seasoned late-night veteran, keeping the spotlight on the movies while making sure the laughs never miss their mark.<\/p>\n

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