The world was startled as one of the most heated moments on the Oscars 2022 stage occurred. It was when Will Smith went on stage to hit Chris Rock for a remark he made about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. The matter sparked a global uproar, prompting an extensive inquiry and prohibitions that have been widely publicized. According to the newest reports, Rock may come returning for the Oscars in 2023, and this time with more enthusiasm.
For the uninitiated, it was the night of the 2022 Oscars, and Chris Rock was on stage. The comedian was performing his routine when he decided to make a joke on Jada Pinkett Smith’s alopecia issue. Will Smith stormed the stage and smacked Rock, telling him to keep her name out of his lips. The incident prompted an inquiry, which resulted in Will Smith being barred from attending any Academy events for ten years.
Will Smith found himself into a lot of difficulty after the slapgate, as several of his forthcoming films suffered as a result of it, Will is now getting professional help as part of his recovery process, according to a recent ET article. According to the latest rumors, this isn’t deterring the Oscar organizers from considering Chris Rock as the host for the 2023 ceremony. According to the New York Post, ABC President of Entertainment Craig Erich has stated that having Chris Rock host the Oscars in 2023 is not a problem. He described it as “much better.”
“Obviously, there was a lot of controversy [during this year’s broadcast], which obscured a lot of the wonderful aspects of the performance, but I was quite pleased with it,” Erich said. “It was the season’s largest comeback of any award presentation.” Chris Rock has yet to respond to the situation.