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While speculation is running high on who’ll host the Oscarcast, it won’t be Hugh Jackman. Jackman, who’s currently starring on Broadway with Daniel Craig in the drama “A Steady Rain,” quietly turned down the job within the past several weeks, sources said. Jackman made his first hosting ...
Jackman opts out of Oscarcast gig
variety.com — Exclusives: Thesp didn't want to do show two years in a row -- While speculation is running high on who'll host the Oscars, one name that can be crossed off the list is Hugh Jackman. Jackman opts out of Oscarcast gig
Hugh Jackman Prepares to Pass Sexiest Man Alive Crown
Hugh Jackman Prepares to Pass Sexiest Man Alive Crown
people.com — And who does the Wolverine hunk want to follow him? He tells PEOPLE! Hugh Jackman Prepares to Pass Sexiest Man Alive Crown
Hugh Jackman turns down Oscar host second year
laineygossip.com — Hugh says no to back-to-back Oscar hosting. He apparently declined the invitation for a second round. According to Variety Hugh Jackman wants to do it again eventually, just not this year. With the HFPA announcing Ricky Gervais as their choice to host ... Hugh Jackman turns down Oscar host second year
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Seeking Oscar Host
Hollywood Elsewhere — Seeking Oscar Host With Hugh Jackman stating he's not interested in hosting the 2010 Oscars, and the show's new producers ( Bill Mechanic, Adam Shankman ) presumably aware that drawing younger viewers is a priority, let me repeat a truism ...

Hugh Jackman Will Let Someone Else Try to Top His Gayest Oscars Ever [Beautiful Awards]
Gawker — It had been rumored for weeks but Hugh Jackman made it official today; he will not be repeating his turn as Oscar's host. A Jackman sequel had been much hoped for by the Oscar community. After two decades of firing every weapon imaginable at TV audiences in hopes of stemming the ratings slide, Jackman was the first thing that worked, giving last year's show a minor uptick — which is far better than a major downtick. After many attempts to young the show up (Chris Rock, Jon Stewart) to get wacky (Whoopi, Ellen) or to play down the middle comic shtick ...

Hugh Jackman Will Let Someone Else Try to Top His Gayest Oscars Ever
Gawker: defamer — It had been rumored for weeks but Hugh Jackman made it official today; he will not be repeating his turn as Oscar's host. A Jackman sequel had been much hoped for by the Oscar community. After two decades of firing every weapon imaginable at TV audiences in hopes of stemming the ratings slide, Jackman was the first thing that worked, giving last year's show a minor uptick — which is far better than a major downtick. After many attempts to young the show up (Chris Rock, Jon Stewart) to get wacky (Whoopi, Ellen) or to play down the middle comic shtick ...

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