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Q: Why was Kevin Hart fired as host of the Oscars? I know it had to do with something he posted on Twitter. Did they find a new host yet? – D.B.
A: Hart wasn’t fired from his hosting duties, but chose to step down. It all started when the Academy demanded that he apologize for anti-gay comments he posted on Twitter several years ago. The actor/comedian refused, stating that he had addressed this issue before and that he was not the same person he was when he made those comments.
A few days later, he did issue an apology to the LGBTQ community, stating: “I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together, not tear us apart.”
As of this writing, a new host has not been named. Reportedly, the Academy is considering having multiple hosts. Last year’s ratings for the televised ceremony were the lowest ever, so it is apparently trying to shake things up a bit creatively in an effort to get more viewers.
Sarah Hyland (ABC/Robert Ashcroft photo)
Q: Is it true that the actress who plays the oldest daughter on “Modern Family” had another kidney transplant? Is she going to be OK? I still watch that show faithfully every week. – A.J.
A: Yes, Sarah Hyland, who plays Haley on ABC’s “Modern Family,” underwent a second kidney transplant in 2017, but didn’t go public with the news until now.
In an interview with “Self,” she stated that she went through a period of major depression after learning that her body rejected her original transplanted kidney, which was donated by her father. Her new kidney was donated by her brother, and she appears to be doing well so far.
Q: Can you please tell me what happened to Danny’s daughter on “Hawaii Five-0?” I haven’t seen her at all this season. – John W.
A: You’re not the only viewer who has been wondering what happened to Grace, played by Teilor Grubbs. The actress has grown up on the show and is now a teenager, but hasn’t been seen this season. Fortunately, she recently filmed scenes with her father, played by Scott Caan, for an upcoming episode, so if it hasn’t aired by the time you read this, look for it in 2019.
Q: Whatever happened to actress Katrina Bowden? She had a small role on “30 Rock.” I thought she was very funny and beautiful, but I haven’t seen her in anything since. – S.A:
A: Bowden, who recently turned 30, has earned a lot of credits since playing the vapid Cerie on the NBC comedy “30 Rock,” including a regular role on the Ed Burns series “Public Morals,” which lasted for one season on TNT. She also starred in a couple of TV movies for Hallmark.
Next up for Bowden is a role on the CBS daytime soap “The Bold and the Beautiful” where she’ll play Flo, who has ties to Wayne Brady’s character, Reese.
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