Oscars Red Carpet Pre-Show Taps Robin Roberts, Tyson Beckford as Co-Hosts

Lara Spencer and EW’s Jess Cagle will also share hosting duties with Roberts and Beckford at March 2nd’s Oscar red carpet ceremony

ABC announced Monday that “Good Morning America” regulars Robin Roberts and Lara Spencer will team up for next month’s pre-Oscar red carpet ceremonies.

Roberts, who recently made headlines when she came out in a thank you note to fans on Facebook, will be assisted by male model Tyson Beckford and EW/People magazine’s Jess Cagle.

Also read: Robin Roberts Shows Girlfriend to ‘GMA’ Viewers for First Time Since Coming Out (Video).

Cagle was a previous host of the pre-Oscar show and was just named editor of “People” in January.

Also read: Time Inc. Shakeup: Jess Cagle to Head People and EW in Expanded Role

ABC also revealed the program would be produced by Brad Lachman. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron were also announced as the pre-show’s executive producers.

The award show will be hosted by Ellen DeGeneres and broadcast live on ABC March 2nd.

 

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