Conan O'Brien to return as Oscars host in 2026

(KTLA) -- Conan O'Brien will return as host of the Oscars.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that the Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian will host the ceremony in 2026.“The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” O’Brien jokingly said in a statement.Photos: The 2025 Oscars Red Carpet in Los Angeles“Conan delivered an unforgettable perfo