Chris Rock approached to host the Oscars

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According to the Arizona Republic, returning to the Oscars is like returning to a crime scene.

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Simpson's ex-wife left an Italian restaurant with eyeglasses that led to her murder.

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Getting him back to the award ceremony would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson to go back to the restaurant."

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The invitation was declined, Rock says.

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Additionally, he was offered a Super Bowl commercial but profanely declined.

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Still, he slapped him. Someone in the sold-out crowd encouraged him to talk about it.

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According to Rock, He's bigger than me. Nevada wouldn't sanction a fight between us.

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Craig Erwich, ABC's president of entertainment, said in May he was open to Rock hosting.

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The comedian previously hosted in 2005 and 2016.

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