Who'll Host The Academy awards?

First Released: November 10, 2011 11:20 AM EST Credit: Disney Caption A scene from 2011s The MuppetsLOS ANGELES, Calif. -- With producer Brett Ratner and host Eddie Murphy departed in the 2012 Oscars and Oscar-winning producer John Grazer in, the interest has switched towards the vacant host position. Right after Murphy walked lower in the hosting gig, an offer on Facebook popped up lobbying for that Muppets who've a film opening on November 23 to find the job. Presently, over 20,000 people on Facebook have loved their page. On Wednesday, last years questionable Golden Globes host Ough Gervais joked he would want to consider hosting both Globes again as well as the Academy awards. Ill get it done, he told Access Hollywood, employing his trademark dry, British wit on Wednesday in the fifth Annual Fully Stand Up For Heroes event in NY City, when requested concerning the Academy awards no more getting a number. Ill do this too. Ill maintain town in whatever way for that Globes [a] two for just one offer. I'm able to knock-off 20 %. Two for just one deal. Also on Wednesday evening, CMA Honours co-host Kaira Paisley also joked about tossing his title in to the host ring, saying in the finish from the annual new bands award show, Well help you in the Academy awards! Thursday morning, Kelly Ripa put out Regis Philbins title just as one contender. Its unfortunate I figured it could have been good with [Eddie Murphy], she stated on LIVE! With Regis & Kelly, then telling Reigis, I do think you can handle being the host, all joking aside. With Grazer now within the Oscar producers chair, Entertainment Weekly recommended he may work and among the giant screen names (Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Jim Carrey, Jason Bateman, Russell Crowe) who've starred in his past movies, or perhaps is he searching to utilize a known comedian? Late recently, when Ratner and Grazer spoke to gain access to Hollywood in the junket for Tower Heist, Ratner gave Access an indication about the kind of host Grazer want. I understand when John eventually produces the Academy awards hes gonna possess a comedian get it done because Bob Hope, Johnny Carson and Billy Very were the 3 best hosts, because thats the things that work within the format, Ratner told Access, at that time. Brians been requested several occasions, however, Brians very busy and is not always available to get it done. Eventually he'll be and that he provided some good advice, he stated, This really is who I'd get [as host]. It was not Eddie [Murphy], however it is at the vein of Eddie. I stated, guess what happens? Youre right. AH Nation Poll: Who do you want to see host the Academy awards? (Billy? Ellen? Steve? NPH? Hugh? Tina? The famous host oprah?) Election HERE! Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All privileges reserved. These components might not be released, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.