The incident shocked the entertainment world: Will Smith’s slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards 2022. Last year, the Academy was roundly condemned, but this year, they’re not taking any chances.
For the first time, a Crisis Team has been put in place to deal with potential surprises that may happen during the awards show. The team has been running through scenarios to ensure they’re prepared for anything that may happen, and Jimmy Kimmel has been brought back to host for the third time as he can “pivot and manage those moments.” The Academy is determined to avoid a repeat of last year’s incident, and they’re taking every possible precaution to ensure the show goes off without a hitch – pun intended!