Video: Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host following an outcry

 

  Kevin Hart has announced he is stepping down as host of next year’s Oscars ceremony following an outcry over perceived homophobic comments and tweets from the comedian.

On Friday Hart posted an apology to the LGBTQ community on Twitter for his past “insensitive words” and confirmed he would not take on the gig, so as not to be a “distraction”.

“I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscars,” wrote Hart. Check the video below