Conan O'Brien shocked fans as he ditched his signature pompadour hairstyle.
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Conan O'Brien shocked fans as he ditched his signature pompadour hairstyle.The 63-year-old television personality - who will be returning to host The Oscars for...
The 63-year-old television personality - who for a third time next year - showed off a completely new 'do in the latest episode of his Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast.
He chatted up Saturday Night legend Molly Shannon, but it was his much different appearance which had fans talking.
The comedian had a considerably less voluminous look to his hair as it was slicked back instead of his usual updo.
O'Brien has rocked his fiery red locks in a pompadour for over 30 years tracing back to his time hosting Late Night with Conan O'Brien on NBC which premiered in September 1993.
Fans on his Team Coco Instagram account were in disbelief about the changeup in hairstyles as one was upset that there was no mention of it on the podcast.
Conan O'Brien shocked fans as he ditched his signature pompadour hairstyle
O'Brien has rocked his fiery red locks in a pompadour for over 30 years tracing back to his time hosting Late Night with Conan O'Brien on NBC which premiered in September 1993
They wrote: 'Im was so very disappointed that not one person in that room mentioned Conan’s hair on the podcast. @sonamov let us down today. Molly Shannon was as lovely as ever.'
'His pompadour!! he can't see without his pompadour!!!' another said while a different fan wrote: 'does anyone know if it poofed up by the end of the interview? Maybe we just got a window into his styling process. I think we’ve all left the house with wet hair before …'
The 63-year-old television personality - who will be returning to host The Oscars for a third time next year - showed off a completely new 'do in the latest episode of his Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast
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He chatted up Saturday Night Legend Molly Shannon, but it was his much different appearance which had fans talking
Fans on his Team Coco Instagram account were in disbelief about the changeup in hairstyles as one was upset that there was no mention of it on the podcast
Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan are also returning for the fourth time for the upcoming ceremony, which is set to take place on March 14, 2027.
'Getting to reunite with Conan O'Brien for a third year at the Oscars is really special,' Kapoor and Mullan also said.
'He brings that signature humor everyone loves, along with a real warmth and generosity that carry through the entire show.'
The pair applauded their partnership with the former late night talk show host before adding they are 'incredibly grateful to keep building this together and can't wait to share what's next.'
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O'Brien first
And in regards to his first time having the chance to host the Academy Awards in 2025, he told ABC News the experience had been a 15 'on a scale of 1 to 10.'
This year's ceremony saw a 9% decline in viewership with 17.86 million viewers tuning in to the ceremony.
The previous year in 2025, the Academy Awards raked in around 19.7 million viewers.
In May, Disney revealed that O'Brien will take on hosting duties at the Oscars for a third year in a row following a major decline in viewership; seen in March in Hollywood
O'Brien first hosted the Academy Awards in 2025 and took to the stage once again back in March; seen in March in Hollywood
The annual ceremony has been airing on ABC for decades, but will come to an end in 2029 when the show will be livestreamed on YouTube.
Viewers from around the globe will have the chance to watch the awards event for free via YouTube while commercials are set to also still be aired, per Variety.
The move 'will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible.'
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Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Lynette Howell Taylor issued a statement late last year at the time of the announcement.
'We are thrilled to enter into a multifaceted global partnership with YouTube to be the future home of the Oscars and our year-round Academy programming.'
Kramer and Taylor later added that the 'collaboration will leverage YouTube's vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy.
However, ABC raked in just 17.86 million viewers which was a 9% decline from 2025 and the lowest Oscars viewership since 2022
The annual ceremony has been airing on ABC for decades, but will come to an end in 2029 when the show will be livestreamed on YouTube
'We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale.'
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan also stated that the Academy Awards 'are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry.
'Partnering with the Academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars' storied legacy.'
Along with the transition to YouTube in 2029, the location for the Oscars will also be
