Actor/Comedian Eddie Murphy was the perfect choice to host the 2012 Oscars but unfortunately we wont be seeing that happen. As of today it has just been announce that Eddie has dropped out of hosting next years telecast. This shocking news comes in just as “Tower Heist” director Brett Ratner stepped down from his duties as The Academy Awards Co-Producer. Eddie and The Academy President released this statement just moments ago.

Beverly Hills, CA – Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced that Eddie Murphy has withdrawn as host of the 84th Academy Awards. “I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” said Sherak.

Commented Murphy, “First and foremost I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. I was truly looking forward to being a part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure that the new production team and host will do an equally great job.”.

Now im not to sure what is going on but it seems like Maybe Eddie is following suit in support of Brett Ratner or maybe he didnt have enough creative control but we do know that for sure the show will once again be a snooze fest.