Oscars: Melissa McCarthy for host next year? Twitter says yes after her hilarious puppet skit
Twitter has decided: Melissa McCarthy for Oscars host 2020!
The actress won over the social media platform after a hilarious skit while presenting the award for best costume design during Sunday's awards show.
McCarthy took the stage with Brian Tyree Henry in an over-the-top ensemble, including an Elizabethan collar, a cape covered in stuffed animals and large hat she removed to reveal a balding wig.
"A rakish tilt to a hat. The drape of fabric, just so," Henry began earnestly, as McCarthy showed off a bunny puppet she was holding. "Nuance and sophistication are just two qualities of the most effective costume design."
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Then McCarthy took over the script, continuing to make the audience laugh with her puppet, who seemed to have a mind of its own.
"These artists create a pastiche of textiles with authenticity, but never distract from the story," she said amid laughter.
Twitter was quick to recommend McCarthy to take over next year's show.
"PSA: Melissa McCarthy should host the #Oscars next year," one Twitter user said.
PSA: Melissa McCarthy should host the #Oscars next year
— Audrey Jacobsen (@audacious14) February 25, 2019
I’d like Melissa McCarthy to host next year’s #Oscars please," another said.
I’d like Melissa McCarthy to host next year’s #Oscars please.
— Lauren Gorski (@gorski_lauren) February 25, 2019
"Melissa McCarthy to host every year. How difficult is this?" another said.
Melissa McCarthy to host every year. How difficult is this? #Oscars#RunRabbitRun
— James Miller (@ReelMiller) February 25, 2019
"Melissa McCarthy’s rabbit puppet for host," another tweeted.
Melissa McCarthy’s rabbit puppet for host. #oscars
— morag (@heymomo) February 25, 2019
Others were simply wowed by her skit and costume.
"Melissa McCarthy's Cape. THE best thing I ever saw at the Oscars!" one person tweeted.
Melissa McCarthy's Cape. THE best thing I ever saw at the Oscars! #bunnycape #MelissaMcCarthy #TheOscars
— Tracy Trapp (@tracy_trapp) February 25, 2019
"Respect for Melissa McCarthy’s puppet skills," another said.
Respect for Melissa McCarthy’s puppet skills
— Anna Haase Krueger 🌱 (@opinionsbyanna) February 25, 2019
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