Do you enjoy watching the Oscars? Do you love looking forward to seeing who will take home the coveted golden statue every year? Well, if this is the case, you’re not alone. However, there is one aspect of the show that some viewers have mixed feelings about- the host. Over the past few years, Jimmy Kimmel has become a regular fixture as the host of the Academy Awards.
Some viewers love Kimmel’s tongue-in-cheek banter and humorous sketches, while others find his hosting style to be unwelcoming and uninteresting. And it appears that one of the popular faces of the industry concurs with this idea: Matt Damon.
With a blunt assessment of Kimmel’s hosting skills at the 96th Academy Awards, the actor calls it “terrible”. While some fans may find this to be a harsh statement, many will likely concur with the Mystic Pizza star.
Matt Damon’s Unfiltered Evaluation of Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar Hosting
Really, Matt Damon has never been one to mince words, and when it comes to addressing his longtime frenemy Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar-hosting skills, he’s not holding back. Let us just say that the actor’s assessment of the latter’s hosting of the esteemed awards show was less than flattering.
Entertainment Tonight reports that when the Manchester by the Sea producer was questioned about Kimmel’s Oscar hosting, he smirked and joked without missing a beat:
“He’s always terrible.”
In a recent interview with CNN before the Oscars, Kimmel mocked Damon once again, saying:
“He is not nominated for an Oscar. He was in Oppenheimer. Everyone else was nominated except for him.”
Well, it is no secret that Kimmel’s hosting roles at the Oscars have drawn mixed reviews. While some viewers find his delivery and forced jokes annoying, others enjoy his comedic timing and ability to keep the show moving. And it appears that the Oppenheimer star falls into the latter category.
For the unversed, known for his celebrity jokes, Kimmel has hosted the Oscars three times previously in the years 2017, 2018, and 2023.
What Fans Are Saying About Matt Damon’s Comments on Jimmy Kimmel?
Matt Damon recently offered his opinion on Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscar hosting duties, and the majority of viewers were left in stitches. Through the years, viewers have been endlessly entertained by the dynamic duo’s long-running rivalry (see PEOPLE).
During his Oscars 2024 monologue on Sunday night, Kimmel made a funny joke about a number of celebrities, including Robert Downey Jr.’s drug addiction. And as soon as Damon delivers his judgment on this year’s host, fans jump to it. Let us hear some fans’ thoughts:
Kimmel is a joke. Get it "a joke".
— Cassandra Griffith (@CassGriffith) March 11, 2024
Perfect ending to the Oscars!
— Gary Moore (@gmcarp99) March 11, 2024
wish i could do this to whoever writes jimmy kimmel’s stuff #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Dx3OWoI9Je
— alexander ☆ (@paranflower) March 10, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel… awkward Robert Downey Jr. “jokes” #Oscars pic.twitter.com/iTsY9xea3B
— think.™🌊 ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀ (@_GLVSS_) March 10, 2024
Jimmy Kimmel making jokes about movies being too long… while giving a monologue that is wayyyyyyy too long. How ironic… #Oscars pic.twitter.com/eNmWQhNCYw
— Ryan Marthaller (@ryan_marthaller) March 10, 2024
Regardless of where you stand on the issue, we can’t deny that Damon has no fear of expressing himself. And, while Kimmel may not be everyone’s cup of tea as an Oscar host, he does have a loyal base of fans who enjoy his offbeat sense of humor.
The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is available on ABC.
