Due to the mixed reception and low ratings of the previous year 's ceremony , producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin declined to helm the Oscar production . They were replaced by Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd as producers . Actor and comedian Chris Rock told '' Variety '' regarding if he would return to host , " someone else will do it . " On December 5 , 2016 , it was announced that Jimmy Kimmel would host the ceremony . Kimmel expressed that it was truly an honor and a thrill to be asked to host Academy Awards , commenting " Mike and Jennifer have an excellent plan and their enthusiasm is infectious . I am honored to have been chosen to host the 89th and final Oscars . " Due to his hosting duties , ABC did not broadcast a special episode of '' Jimmy Kimmel Live ! '' following the ceremony , as in past years . Instead , ABC aired '' Live from Hollywood : The After Party '' , co-hosted by Anthony Anderson and Lara Spencer of '' Good Morning America '' . The stage set was designed by Derek McLane
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