Stewart gets second Oscar hosting gig

Jon Stewart will return as host of the Oscars in 2008.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Stewart will host the 80th awards show Feb. 24 at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland.

Oscar telecast producer Gil Cates described Stewart as smart, quick and funny. He said Stewart loves movies and is a great guy.

Stewart got mixed reviews when he hosted the 78th annual awards. Some jokes fell flat, and some critics expected the political satirist to be edgier.

Stewart joked that he is thrilled to be asked for a second time, because the third time is a charm.

Stewart hosts "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" on Comedy Central.

He hosted the Grammy Awards in 2001 and 2002.

They need to bring Colbert out as a surprise to throw him off. They were HILARIOUS during the "Can I touch yours?" presenting. HILARIOUS.

^^ I so agree.

I love Jon Stewart. He's brilliant.

thats a shame they didnt get Billy Crystal for the 80th or Whoopi! oh well another boring year...hey what about ELLEn she was awsome!

No Ellen, thank you.

I didn't care for Ellen as the host and just found her dull....Stewart was a good host the year before but I just wish they would let him go all out with the jokes...for some reason they seemed to have him reserved and not push the buttons but that is when he is at his funniest

Yes, he was censored. And yes, I found Ellen dull, too.

Oh, God, i was about to die!

I thought it was going to Martha!