Chris Rock has a theory about why he was picked to host this years Oscars: Ellen said no.

Im only here because Ellen said no, and Im sure she said no, like, eight times.

She did so good the last time she hosted the show.

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Thats kind of the standard.

I dont do what she does, but I can admire it, Rock said.

I guess I can take a selfie.

The comic did address risque material, however, and where he expected to draw the line.

Youll probably say something more risque at 10:30 than you will at 8:30, he said.

Right now Im just concentrating on the movies.

You know, whats the subjects that are big right now in Hollywood.