Jimmy Kimmel to Make Jokes About Last Year’s Infamous “Slap” Incident at the Oscars This Sunday

This Sunday, the Oscars will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the third time. Kimmel, who is the show’s first solo emcee in five years, has promised to make some jokes about the infamous “Slap” incident from last year’s ceremony. The incident occurred when Will Smith strode on stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face.

Bill Kramer, chief executive of the film academy, has said that it was “ridiculous” not to make jokes about the incident. The telecast begins at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC and can also be streamed on ABC.com and the ABC app by authenticating your provider.

The Academy Awards are one of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the world. This year, the ceremony will be trying to move past the “Slap” incident and focus on the many talented nominees.

Jimmy Kimmel is sure to bring his signature humor to the ceremony and make light of the incident. It will be interesting to see how he and the other presenters address the incident and how the audience will react. Tune in to ABC this Sunday to find out.