Comedian Kevin Hart said on Thursday he has decided to step down from hosting this year’s Oscars.
“I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s … this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past,” Hart tweeted.
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Hart’s decision comes after some comments he made on Twitter years ago resurfaced online following his appointment as the host of the Oscars.
