Veteran Actor Harrison Ford Steps Down From Presenting Duties At Academy Awards For THIS Reason

Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has withdrawn from presenting at this Sunday's Academy Awards due to a shingles diagnosis, which he received on Friday, according to Variety.

Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has withdrawn from presenting at this Sunday's Academy Awards due to a shingles diagnosis, which he received on Friday, according to Variety.

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Hollywood icon Harrison Ford has withdrawn from presenting at this Sunday's Academy Awards due to a shingles diagnosis, which he received on Friday, according to Variety. The news of his last-minute exit has left fans of the Indiana Jones star disappointed.

Shingles, as described by the Mayo Clinic, is a viral infection that causes a painful rash and typically appears as a single stripe of blisters on one side of the torso. While the condition is not life-threatening, it is known for its discomfort.

Entertainment Weekly first reported Ford’s decision to step down from his presenting duties.

Why Harrison Ford has stepped down from presenting duties?

Despite Ford's absence, several other stars are still scheduled to present at the 97th Academy Awards, which will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Presenters set to take the stage include Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, and many others. New additions to the lineup include Miles Teller and Miley Cyrus, as confirmed by the Academy.

Conan O'Brien will host the ceremony, which begins on March 4 at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET. The Oscars will be broadcast live on ABC and can also be streamed on Hulu for the first time this year. The ceremony is executive produced by Raj Kapoor, Katy Mullan, and Rob Pain, with Hamish Hamilton serving as director.

When and where to watch Oscars 2025 in India

For cinema lovers in India, the prestigious ceremony will be broadcast live on Star Movies and JioHotstar, beginning at 5:30 am IST on March 3. According to a press release, JioHotstar users will have access to the prestigious event both during the live telecast and later on-demand. "Audiences across the country can witness the entertainment industry’s most prestigious night unfold in real time, celebrating the finest achievements in global cinema. The ceremony will also be available after the live broadcast on JioHotstar," the statement read.