For the second consecutive year, ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player will be the broadcasters to show the Oscars in the UK. Streaming the 97th Oscars ceremony live on television along with the red carpet.
Following the success of the 96th Oscars, which captivated 5.2 million viewers on ITV1 and ITVX, the 2025 ceremony is set to deliver even more glitz and glamour. For the first time, the red carpet will be broadcast live on both ITV1 and ITVX, with expert hosts coverage of all the star-studded arrivals at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Jonathan Ross will return to host ITV’s Oscars coverage, bringing his signature enthusiasm and film expertise to the screen. He’ll be joined by Ross King, who will report live from Los Angeles, capturing exclusive interviews with Hollywood’s biggest stars. From live commentary to celebrity guest appearances. The awards ceremony itself will begin at midnight, rounding off an unforgettable night.
Jonathan Ross, Broadcaster and film critic, said, “The Oscars are the pinnacle of film recognition, and we’re bringing all the glitz and glamour straight to UK viewers. From the red carpet to the ceremony, we’ve got it covered.”
Leading up to the big event, ITV and ITVX will provide a wide range of Oscars-themed programming. Shows like Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, This Morning, and Loose Women will keep viewers updated with all the latest news, predictions, and fashion highlights. ITVX along with that will be highlighting exclusive pieces e.g. behind-the-scenes footage, nominee highlights, and a compact collection of Oscar-winning and nominated films like Gone Girl, L.A. Confidential, Drive, and The Help. Oscar’s 24/7 dedicated channel on ITVX will show the best films and features, such as Jonathan Ross’s must-watch films.
To watch the 97th Oscars, viewers can tune in to ITV1 or stream live on ITVX, with STV and STV Player offering the same coverage for audiences in Scotland. The night will begin with live red carpet-coverage, followed by the awards ceremony at midnight. Best of all, this exclusive coverage will be completely free to air.