After a lot of recent speculation that he will host the 94th Annual Academy Awards, it appears that is not the case for Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson.
Despite rumors that the 28-year-old has been in talks with Oscars producers, Variety reports that numerous sources have confirmed he will not be the chosen lead of the iconic awards show.
However, Selena Gomez and her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short might have a shot at the prestigious gig.
Not the host: Pete Davidson, 28, will not be the host of the 94th Annual Academy Awards due to his close relationship with competing network NBC; Pictured on November 8, 2021
Though an 'informal conversation' occurred between Davidson's team and producers, insiders claim that it's 'highly unlikely' he will be chosen for the job due to his close association with NBC - a competing network of ABC, which broadcasts the event.
However, the event still wants to bring in a younger audience, and they might be able to accomplish that with the help of 29-year-old Gomez.
Those involved with the Oscars are reportedly 'intrigued' by the idea of bringing the star and her co-stars to host the show.
New gig? Selena Gomez, 29, and her Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin, 76, and Martin Short, 71, might have a shot at the prestigious gig
'I mean, they are an iconic trio,' Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich told the publication.
'They have mass appeal. Everybody loves them. They’d be a dream. That said, there’s a lot of incredible talent we’re considering. We’re having ongoing conversations with Will and the Academy about it,' he said, referring to Oscars producer Will Packer.
It wouldn't be the first time on the Oscars stage for Martin, 76, who has hosted the event twice before.
The dream team: 'They have mass appeal. Everybody loves them. They’d be a dream,' Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich said of the trio
The event will take place on Sunday, March 27, 2022 and air on ABC.
The news comes after it was reported on Wednesday that Davidson was being eyed to host the Oscars, according to Page Six.
A source said of the comedian who is currently dating Kim Kardashian: 'His people are talking to producers.'
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Interesting: The news comes after it was reported on Wednesday that Davidson (seen in September) was in talks to become host of the event according to Page Six
Golden: The report came at an interesting time as the previous day it was reported
