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Jimmy Kimmel Reveals How Difficult John Cena's Naked Oscars Bit Was to Televise: 'Somebody Was Crying'

Kimmel explained why getting a 'naked' Cena on stage at the Oscars was no easy feat.

Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesBut behind the scenes, Kimmel revealed a saga of meetings, emails, and intense discussions with network executives to gain approval for the risqué stunt. According to Kimmel, there were debates over the size of the envelope, whether it needed to be Velcroed to Cena's body, and even discussions about filling certain crevices and ensuring modesty with strategically placed items. The comedian didn't miss the opportunity to address other notable moments of the evening, including a scathing post by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social, which Kimmel read aloud on stage.

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