"The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech," O’Brien said.Conan O’Brien's first Oscars hosting gig has evolved into his second — the comedian will return as the 2026 Oscars host.

The 97th Academy Awards seemingly went off without a hitch this year, as the ceremony honored the 2025 Oscars winners. While the show was filled with memorable moments, there was one particular person viewers seemed to be buzzing about throughout the evening.

This year was Conan O'Brien's first time leading the show, which attracted its biggest broadcast audience in five years.