"Paparazzi" actor Chris Rock, chosen to host this year's Oscars, may be too outrageous for the ceremony
especially after he poked fun at it, reports the New York Post.
In an interview to the TV channel Entertainment Weekly, Rock called Hollywood's most prestigious awards
function "a fashion show" and implied that it was mostly for gay people.
"Nothing against people who aren't straight. But what straight guy that you know cares (about the Oscars),"
Chris had said.
According to some members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences that organises the
event, the actor was a little off the top to host the awards.
An unidentified Academy member said: "Simply put, this is a disgrace".
But Academy Awards producer Gil Cates seemed sure about Rock. He said: "We have no intention of
asking Chris to step aside. These were humorous digs at a show that some people, obviously including
Chris Rock, think may be a bit too stuffy. We can't wait to watch him perform."
The Oscars this year will be held Feb 27.
Chris Rock disgraced Oscars?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 16:22 IST
