Jimmy Fallon declines offer to host Oscars 2013

Jimmy Fallon has declined to host the Oscars in 2013. He told Matt Lauer on Today: "It's an honor to be asked by the Academy, but it's not my year."

Maybe in 2014, Jimmy? This year's host, Billy Crystal, is still interested in the gig. The 85th Academy Awards take place February 24th, 2013.

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From Rolling Stone:

Though Jimmy Fallon was offered the opportunity to host the 2013 Academy Awards, the comedian passed on the gig, he revealed on the Today show. "It's an honor to be asked by the Academy, but it's not my year," he told host Matt Lauer. Billy Crystal has expressed interest in returning for a 10th appearance as host, telling USA Today, "The door is open. It's up to them. I had a very good time this last time."