Rumors are circulating around Hollywood right now that Oscar producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin are on the hunt for a duo to host this year’s kudos. In the past, hosting duos have been a mix of hits (like Alec Baldwin & Steve Martin) and misses (like James Franco & Anne Hathaway), so we’ve come up with some inventive ideas in our new poll to put Hill and Hudlin on the right track. Cast your own vote below.
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Our users, many of whom are Hollywood insiders, have been furiously debating this red-hot topic in our movie forum. Join that fiery forum thread here. Perhaps you’ll be swayed by some of their suggestions, which include:
ATadPolish: Hire Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele… Please!
Atypical: If the Oscars have no issues with Golden Globes sloppy seconds, then the clear choice is Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
KyleBailey: Amy Schumer and Jennifer Lawrence. I know many people would just be catty the whole time but they would be wonderful. Also Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake — see anything they ever collaborate on.
ProfessorChaos: I will stand by my suggestion of Seth Rogen and James Franco.
OnTheAisle: I am intrigued by the idea of two hosts. However, I want two disparate personalities, one to be witty and one to be solemn. A pairing of Chris Rock and Oprah Winfrey could be amazing!
MarcusJamesDixon: Has anyone mentioned Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as a possible hosting duo? They’ve worked together before and have great chemistry.
Among some of the other duos our savvy forum posters came up with are: Kristen Wiig and either Bill Hader or Will Ferrell, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Cher, and Steve Martin and Tina Fey.
Photo: Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake. Credit: Gregory Pace/BEI/REX
Photo: Key & Peele. Credit: Erik Pendzich/REX
