Kevin Hart refuses to apologise over alleged homophobic tweets

KEVIN Hart has stood down as host of the 2019 Academy Awards amid controversy over alleged homophobic tweets. The comedian made the announcement on Twitter, saying he did not want the alleged offensive posts to be a "distraction on the night". According to reports, the tweets are more than a decade old. Hart - who had previously described the gig as a "dream come true" - had earlier refused to apologise for the tweets, saying he had already addressed the issues. But as the controversy continued to mount, the 39-year-old tweeted: "I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's....this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. Continue reading: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz... What’s Kevin Hart’s net worth, how tall is he and why did he quit hosting the 2019 Oscars? https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz... Who is Tiffany Haddish, did Kevin Hart loan her $300 and who does she play in Night School? https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz... Sun Subscribers receive the latest breaking news and videos direct to their feed. SUBSCRIBE NOW and hit the bell to be the first in the know. http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on Twitter:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139