“We gotta make sure that the gay community is no longer the butt of the joke. I think we gotta make this a teachable moment,” Waithe added. “I don’t think [Hart] understood the ramifications of what he said. We should stand firm in what we did and try to challenge everybody else not to do that kind of thing anymore. I like the idea of a really gay ass black person hosting. Wanda [Sykes] would be amazing.” The controversy started due to a series of homophobic Tweets from the comedian, as well as homophobic comments during a comedy special.I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
After facing serious backlash from the community, he has decided to back down and not present the Oscars this year.And the Oscar for most homophobic host ever goes to… pic.twitter.com/fw9DTjSrhx — Benjamin Lee (@benfraserlee) December 5, 2018
If queer, POC like Lena Waith and Wanda Sykes have anything to say about it, maybe we really will end up with a “really gay ass black person” hosting the Oscars this year.I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018
