Jimmy Kimmel to return as Oscars host

Comedian Jimmy Kimmelis coming back to host the Oscars next year.

TheAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesmade the MC announcementTuesday morning.

Kimmel, host of ABC's Jimmy KimmelLive, helmedFebruary's edition of the annual awards show, now infamous for itsbest picture mix-up.

He capped off the show by promising to "never come back."

"If you think we screwed up the ending this year, wait until you see what we have planned for the 90th anniversary show!" Kimmelsaid in a statement Tuesday.

'Highlight of my career'

Botched ending aside, academy execs were pleased with Kimmel's hosting duties, with president Cheryl Boone Isaacs calling him one of the "finest hosts in Oscar history."

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His hosting gig largely resembled his star-studded late night show.there wereappearances byGuillermo, baiting tweets sent to U.S. President Donald Trump and the continuation of his longstanding faux feud with actor Matt Damon. Kimmeldid facecriticismthoughfor making fun of non-white namesthroughout the awards show, including best supporting actor winner Mahershala Ali.

Kimmelcalled hosting the Oscars "a highlight" of his career.

He's no stranger to the awards circuit in addition to his late-night show (which has been on the air since 2003), he's also hosted the Emmy Awards, the American Music Awards and the ESPYs.

The next Academy Awards will take place March 4, 2018.