Jimmy Kimmel told viewers during his Feb. 2 monologue that he will demand to host the Oscars in 2027 if “Melania” ends up nominated in the best documentary category. The late night host was mocking Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany, who reacted to “Melania’s” stronger-than-expected box office debut by saying the documentary “should be nominated for Oscars. And if she was to go, she would be the best dressed by a long shot.”
“Mark my words right now, if ‘Melania’ gets nominated for an Oscar, I will host that show,” Kimmel mockingly said as the audience cheered. “Whether they ask me to or not. I will insist on it.”
Kimmel, who has hosted the Oscars four times, quipped earlier in the monologue: “‘Melania’ has a score of 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, but on Fox News it’s got a strong 100%.”
On an episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that aired before “Melania” opened in theaters,…
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