Jimmy Kimmel is the 2017 Oscars host It seems that an Oscars host has finally been found. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (via Variety) has picked late night host Jimmy Kimmel to host the 89th Oscars telecast. The Academy Awards will air live on the ABC Television Network, and broadcast worldwide, on Oscar Sunday, February 26, 2017. This will be Kimmel’s frist time hosting the Oscars, though he has hosted the Emmy Awards in both 2012 and 2016.