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Episode Date: March 15, 2026

Conan's Oscars Pay: A Five-Figure Sum

It's March 15th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Conan O'Brien is set to host the Academy Awards this year, but his paycheck won't match the glamour. Insiders say he's earning a five-figure sum, somewhere in the ballpark of $15,000. Jimmy Kimmel, who has hosted four times, shared that exact figure from his own experience. He called it not worth the intense effort required. Kimmel explained the job pulls him away from his nightly show, making it tough to juggle both, Last year, it felt overwhelming. He decided to pass on hosting in 2025 to avoid the strain.

His late-night program takes a hit when Oscars prep ramps up. Hosting the Oscars remains a prestige gig, even if the pay stays modest for the workload involved. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Press play. Put your head down. The sound is already there. SOLI-SoliPillow.com.