Chris Rock could host Oscars 2023 after ‘very unfortunate’ slap, TV exec says

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.