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[Blind Gossip] Remember when we told you that the Oscars team had trouble coming up with a list of women to  potentially host The Academy Awards?

They had a long list of men that they were considering, but were only able to come up with four female candidates.

Well, that list just got shorter!

[Female] was on the short list. She’s funny and can usually work a crowd. Too many missteps in the past couple of weeks, though, so she’s out.

We still don’t know if they will be going with a male or female host, but we should know soon.

The clock is ticking. Expect an announcement in the next two weeks.

Related: A Very Short Oscars List

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[Optional] Who was the best Oscars host ever? Why?

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  5. I’m guessing Tiffaby Haddish after her NYE show and her comments about not stopping wearing fur until cops stop killing black people.

  10. Tiffany Haddish just showed up drunk to a New Year’s Eve gig. But is she a big enough deal for the Oscars?

    Johnny Carson. He was funny, and could get away with wisecracks because he was the biggest TV star at the time. But always enjoyed Billy Crystal and Steve Martin.

  15. No idea who could or would host this year. I haven’t watched the OSCARs for years. Too political, awards bear no relation to the likes of the public, and they are all too far up their own backsides.

    Historically, though. I think Billy Crystal was the best ever host.

  16. Amy Schumer. Plus, she sucks and isn’t really funny.

    Billy Crystal was the best. Funny, not mean spirited, and talented.

  22. Tiffany Haddish
    I enjoyed back in the Billy Crystal days when it wasn’t so political! Haven’t watched in about 5 years and probably won’t again.

  23. I’m guessing Tiffany Haddish for the one who’s out…

    Ive heard Bob Hope was good, although I’m too young to have seen him. Johnny Carson was great cause he knew everyone – having had them all on his show – and he was used to big crowds and being on TV. Of course Billy Crystal was great but he said it takes a lot out of him to host.

  24. They should pull in Whoopie and Ellen together!!

    Best ever? Bob Hope, then Johnny Carson.

  28. Tiffany Haddish, cut after she bombed her stand up. I love her actually, but I think it would a little too soon for her to host the Oscars.

    Best host– Ellen!

  30. Tiffany Haddish. She just bombed her NYE set and seems that she’s been partying more and more lately.

  31. Due to the fact that all of these awards ceremonies are the most vapid & boring…
    I’d put in somebody like Jamie Foxx to really mix it up; he not only brings great humor, however, he’s musically talented in both voice & the piano, & he also won an Oscar for “Ray”. He’s really an underrated talent!
    I saw his Comedy/Talent Show 3 times in San Diego.
    He got continuous standing ovations, & performed for almost 3 hours straight without a break.

    He was so funny he literally made people…

  32. Oh I forgot to add:
    There’s not a single funny Female host I would tap except for sure
    1) LEAH REMINI,
    aka Star of “King Of Queens”,
    & Star of A&E’s show about exposing “Scientology, & The Aftermath”. She’s extremely intelligent, hilarious, talented, and has great comedic timing!
    how talented she is!

    2) Tina Fey

    That’s all I got!

    • Ooohhh…

      Leah would be interesting. Considering the number of Scientologists in Hollywood, there would be a lot of folks who wouldn’t be permitted to attend, What with Leah bein’ all SP and everything…

      Oh, yeah – that “Disconnect” policy doesn’t exist. Someone tell that to all my former Scientology friends…

  36. Tiffany Haddish bombed on stage recently so she’s out. I loved Billy Crystal years ago. The opening montage where he inserted himself in classic films was a classic bit. Did not care for Ellen at all so hope it is not her. I like the idea of no host. Just have celebs come on stage and announce the nominees and winner for each category. Boom, done. The Oscars are too political. They need to produce a shorter show and cut the cheesy song and dance numbers and just get on with it.

  37. Female might be Tiffany Haddish who ruined her chances when she put on a terrible, drunken New Year’s performance in Miami recently. It was so bad, people were walking out!

  39. Tiffany Haddish bombed her NYE act in Miami.
    The best host was Billy Crystal. No one is better.

  45. Female: Tiffany Haddish. She just bombed a show here in Miami.

    Best Oscar Host: Billy Crystal

  47. Sounds like Tiffany Haddish, but I don’t think they’d ever have let her host the Oscars — she’s too likely to go off-script.
    Just do the show with NO HOST! Have an unseen announcer call out the names of presenters and give out the darned awards. And get rid of the montages too. That should trim the running time by at least half an hour.