Kevin Hart says he definitely won't return as host

Kevin Hart says he definitely won't return as host

The US comedian and actor pulled out of hosting the award ceremony in December amid controversy over homophobic tweets he posted almost a decade ago.

There was speculation that he might return, but on Wednesday he told ABC's Good Morning America: "I'm not hosting the Oscars this year."

The Academy Awards organisers now have less than seven weeks to find a host.