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27 Reasons Ellen DeGeneres Will Be The Best Oscars Host*

*Since 2007, when Ellen DeGeneres also hosted the Oscars.

1. She's been around the block before.

2. She can twirl, sing, and bust a move, all while dressed in her finest attire.

3. And twerk.

4. And dance Gangnam Style.

5. She's not intimated by other huge stars.

6. Because she's extremely confident.

7. She's also a kick-ass dancer.

8. And in great shape!

9. Remember when she competed for the USA at the Olympics?!

10. She can work in any condition.

11. She's great at impersonations.

12. She'll make hilarious puns.

Aloha! Hawaii is now the 16th state to legalize marriage equality. Incredible. I have a feeling a lot of people are about to get lei'd.

13. And jokes.

What's the best part about living in Switzerland? I don't know, but the flag is a big plus. #ClassicJokeWednesday

14. She's really good a poking fun at celebrities, so the opening monologue should be golden.

15. She's totally willing and able to accept an award on someone's behalf.

16. If anyone's dress or tux gets wrinkled, she can help them out.

17. She's available to do hair and makeup touch-ups.

18. She can even paint the winner's name on the Oscar, if something goes awry!

19. Or play backup if a musician's band gets stuck in traffic.

20. And she picks up on choreography quickly should a back-up dancer call in sick.

21. She always has something in her back pocket if the show starts to get boring.

22. Best of all, she'll (hopefully) enhance all of the goodie bags by giving everyone "Ellen" underwear.

23. And all of the winners will also be gifted one of her fabulous hugs.

24. She really knows how to command a stage.

25. She has tons of experience calling out stars on touchy subjects.

26. But, most importantly, she knows how to send a meaningful message.

27. Basically, she's just the best.

Watch Ellen host the 86th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, on ABC.