Chris Rock On 2019 Oscars: “Damn I’ve Lost Another Job To Kevin Hart”

Comedian Chris Rock is 100 percent here for next year’s Academy Awards. The funnyman has applauded Kevin Hart landing the annual ceremony hosting duties.

Last night, Rock hit up Instagram to salute Hart on securing the prestigious honor.

Yesterday, Kevin made headlines after delivering the Academy Awards announcement.

FINALLY! Now let's see how those nominees are looking – some strong black films should ab-SOHH-lutely receive recognition! #BlackPanther #Blindspotting #BlacKKKlansman #SorrytoBotherYou just to name a few! Congrats Kev! 📸 @KevinHart4real pic.twitter.com/YL7XouZBOv

— SOHH (@sohh) December 5, 2018

Even the Academy Awards Twitter page confirmed Hart’s big announcement.

Welcome to the family, @kevinhart4real! #Oscars https://t.co/vfcxAeJlwQ

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 5, 2018

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"I'm so happy to say that the day has finally come for me to host the #Oscars." – @KevinHart4real

So are we. pic.twitter.com/DzZaKpdnYW

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) December 5, 2018

Hart replaces late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel who held the position since 2017.

The show is set to air on ABC on Feb. 24. Jimmy Kimmel hosted the show for the past two years, but previously said he will not be returning for a third year. Hart had previously expressed his desire to emcee the major TV event, revealing as much in a Variety cover story last year. “It would be something I would definitely do just to say I did it in my career,” Hart told Variety. “It would be great to say I had that moment.” (Variety)