Jimmy Kimmel has been tapped to host the 89th Academy Awards (Oscars).

Congrats to Jimmy Kimmel for being chosen to host the 89th Academy Awards (Oscars) on February 26th, 2017.

I am a big fan of Jimmy Kimmel and the Jimmy Kimmel show. Usually whenever I watch it, I am thoroughly entertained, especially when it comes to his monologues and mean kids segments. They are hilarious.

One of the most memorable and touching moments that came from the show, for me at least, occurred back in August 2011, when Jimmy gave a tribute to his “Uncle Frank”, Jimmy’s actual uncle and a member of the show, who had recently passed away.

This is a clip I was able to find on youtube.

The raw emotion that Jimmy showed, while at the same time being human and funny, sealed the deal for me. I am forever a fan.

One other thing I appreciate about Jimmy is that he consistently teases local news stations in Los Angeles whenever they dramatize the local wx, especially when it comes to rain. As you would imagine, the wx is pretty nice most of the time in LA

Here are a couple of clips:

So as Jimmy prepares to host the Oscars, I wish him the best of luck and I will definitely be watching. And maybe he will sprinkle in a little wx too. 🙂