Sun Mar 02 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer to Host Oscars Red Carpet Show

**LOS ANGELES, CA** – ABC announced today that Julianne Hough and Jesse Palmer will host “The Oscars Red Carpet Show,” the official pre-show for the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The 30-minute special, airing at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, will provide viewers with exclusive red carpet coverage, showcasing nominees, performers, and presenters. This marks Palmer’s first time hosting the pre-show and Hough’s second consecutive year.

Extensive ABC News coverage will precede the ceremony, beginning with segments on “Good Morning America” throughout the week leading up to the Oscars. A primetime special, “Countdown to the Oscars with Robin Roberts: A Special Edition of 20/20,” will feature interviews with nominees. Additional red carpet coverage will air on ABC and ABC News Live on the day of the Oscars. Finally, “Live with Kelly and Mark” will broadcast a live “After the Oscars Show” from the Dolby Theatre.

The 97th Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, will air live on ABC, stream on Hulu, and broadcast internationally in over 200 territories.

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