Chris Rock says he was asked to host 2023 Oscars but declined offer after Will Smith slap: report

Chris Rock was infamously slapped onstage while presenting at the 2022 award ceremony.

During the comedian’s Sunday night show in Phoenix, Rock shared with the audience that he was asked to host next year’s Oscar Awards ceremony, which he denied, according to the Arizona Republic.

His reference was to O.J. Simpson’s murder trial where it was argued that her murder began by Nicole leaving a pair of glasses at an Italian restaurant."hurt" before referencing Smith’s role as Muhammad Ali in a movie. During his performance in Arizona, Rock shared that he was also asked to host a Super Bowl commercial, which he denied.Smith's slap against Rock resulted in him being banned from the Academy for 10 years. Smith received his first Academy Award shortly after slapping Rock while he was presenting an award.during the ceremony, referring to her bald head.

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