Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough are set to grace the red carpet together for the very first time! The prestigious Academy has officially announced them as the hosts of the Oscar pre-show, to be held at the iconic Dolby Theater in Hollywood.
Handpicked by the Academy, Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough will take the helm of the red carpet festivities at the 96th edition of the Oscars, scheduled for this Sunday, March 10th, at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, California. This dynamic duo's collaboration marks a significant moment for the film industry, as confirmed through their social media channels.
In an exciting announcement made via Instagram, the Academy described the upcoming event: "Join Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough for 'The Oscars Red Carpet Show', the official precursor to the 96th edition of the Oscars. Tune in to ABC to catch the Oscars live on Sunday, March 10th, in a new primetime slot, 7e/4p!"
Notably, this will be Vanessa Hudgens' third time gracing the Oscars stage as a host, while for Julianne Hough, it marks her debut alongside the acclaimed actress from High School Musical.
Fans took to various platforms to express their enthusiasm for Vanessa Hudgens' return to the Oscars. Comments such as "Vanessa nailed it last time, thrilled to see her back," and "Can't wait for the show!" flooded social media, underscoring the excitement surrounding the event.
Red Carpet Show to Air on ABC News
In parallel, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the Oscar red carpet show will run for a duration of 30 minutes, consistent with previous years. This segment of the gala aims to spotlight the nominees, performers, and presenters in attendance.
"The objective is to provide viewers with a comprehensive experience of the red carpet arrivals at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood," emphasized the renowned American portal.
Furthermore, it was revealed that ahead of the official pre-show, ABC News, the Oscars' official broadcaster, will air special coverage with a live program scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (US time).
ABC News anchors Linsey Davis and Whit Johnson will lead the on-air coverage from the red carpet, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough Speak Out
Actress Vanessa Hudgens couldn't contain her excitement upon receiving the news of her return as an Oscars host. "Thrilled to be heading back to the Oscars, especially with my girl Julianne Hough! See you on the red carpet!" she exclaimed in a post on her Instagram.
Likewise, Julianne Hough expressed her enthusiasm about co-hosting the Oscars red carpet alongside Vanessa Hudgens. "I'm beyond thrilled to be on the red carpet as co-host of the Oscars with Vanessa Hudgens," she shared.
"I'm eagerly looking forward to engaging with all the incredible Oscar nominees and attendees this Sunday! Huge thanks to The Academy and ABC News for this opportunity. Can't wait to reunite with my dear friend and talented actress Vanessa Hudgens, who's been rocking it for the past two years! See you at the Oscars," added the model and dancer.
