Seth MacFarlane won't host the 2014 Oscars, he says on Twitter

Seth MacFarlane won’t host the 2014 Oscars, he says on Twitter

"Traumatized critics exhale: I'm unable to do the Oscars again," Seth MacFarlane tweeted Monday.

By Amy Kaufman

May 20, 2013 12:13 PM PT

Bad news for those of you eagerly anticipating “We Saw Your Boobs: Part Two.” Seth MacFarlane will not reprise his role as the host of the Academy Awards next March, the comedian announced on his Twitter account Monday.

“Traumatized critics exhale: I’m unable to do the Oscars again. Tried to make it work schedule-wise, but I need sleep,” wrote “The Family Guy” creator. “However, I highly recommend the job, as Zadan and Meron are two of the most talented producers in the business.”

MacFarlane was referring to Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who produced the show in February and will again do the job in 2014.

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A publicist for MacFarlane said the star’s tweet “is our only comment” and declined to say whether or not the producers had officially asked the actor-filmmaker to host again. MacFarlane’s hosting gig was met with mixed reviews from critics; The Times’ Mary McNamara said he “was occasionally crude and mildly offensive; unfortunately, he wasn’t very funny.”

It remains to be seen who will step into the ring next for the hosting gig, though MacFarlane had his own idea: “My suggestion for host is Joaquin Phoenix,” he said.

We have a feeling Phoenix wouldn’t be interested in that carrot.

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Amy Kaufman

Amy Kaufman is a columnist at the Los Angeles Times, where she writes the A-1 column “For Real With Amy Kaufman.” The series examines the lives of icons, underdogs and rising stars to find out who the people are shaping our culture — for real. Since joining The Times in 2009, she has profiled hundreds of influential figures including Stevie Nicks, Nick Cannon, Drew Barrymore and Lady Gaga. She is also an investigative reporter and was part of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist team that covered the tragic shooting on the “Rust” film set. Her work often shines a light on the darker side of the entertainment business, and she has uncovered misconduct allegations against Randall Emmett and Russell Simmons. In 2018, her book “Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure” became a New York Times bestseller.

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