Will Smith has since apologised to Chris Rock and the academy about the slapping incident, though he is now banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years. Photo: AP
Chris Rock may be hosting the annual Academy Awards next year, as an executive for ABC admitted he would like to have Rock back as a host after the comedian was slapped by actor Will Smith.
The network’s President of Entertainment Craig Erwich stated that he considers the 2022 Oscars a “really successful year for the show” despite the controversy on Smith slapping Rock.
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