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Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Opener Targets U.K. Over Prince Andrew and Epstein

The quip tied the telecast to renewed scrutiny from recently released Epstein files, highlighting Andrew’s February detention.

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Overview

  • At the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, host Conan O’Brien invoked Jeffrey Epstein during his opening monologue.
  • He joked that a British spokesperson said, “At least we arrest our pedophiles,” after noting no British nominees for Best Actor or Actress for the first time since 2012.
  • The remark pointed to Prince Andrew, arrested by U.K. police on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to Epstein investigations.
  • Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, had already been stripped of his royal titles in 2025 over his association with Epstein.
  • Recent investigative files related to Epstein mention high-profile figures including U.S. President Donald Trump and Hollywood names, yet reports say no additional arrests have followed as clips of O’Brien’s line spread widely with a notable audience reaction.