<br /> Last month, Kevin Hart stepped down as Oscars host after homophobic jokes and tweets from his past were brought to the public's attention.<br />Unnamed sources say the Academy is may allow Hart to return as host for the 2019 broadcast.<br />Hart appeared on **The Ellen DeGeneres** show on Friday, and the Academy reportedly hoped Hart would have a more “meaningful” conversation about his old jokes.<br />DeGeneres said she still wants Hart to host. <br />
