'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will air its annual Oscars special right after the local news, putting Mel Gibson and Robin Thicke in the spotlight.
- Feb 21, 2009
AceShowbiz - "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" will once again take part in the biggest celebration in movie world, the Oscars. The talk show hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air the fourth special episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards" and to revamp it up, they have invited both Mel Gibson and Robin Thicke this year.
Gibson, a multiple Academy Awards winner, will do some talking with Kimmel while Thicke is to fill out the music performer slot. Another big Hollywood star is also due to appear on the segment, presumably the identity is only revealed after the ceremony is held on Sunday, February 22. The mysterious star "will make a cameo appearance in a special promo with Jimmy to air during the Academy Awards telecast."
The special episode will air on Monday, February 23 at about 12:05 A.M., right after the local news on Sunday night. The Oscars ceremony meanwhile, will start at 8:30 P.M. "Kimmel Live!" will roll out red carpet in front of its studio for celebrities to walk on before going into the awards' venue at Los Angeles' Kodak Theater.
