Conan O’Brien says the Academy rejected his idea to portray a 9-foot-tall Oscar statue as his domestic partner

Conan O'Brien revealed a few ideas he proposed for his hosting gig at the Oscars.

The late-night host said he wanted to have fun with the Oscar statue.

The Academy rejected the idea of a 9-foot -tall Oscar statue as his domestic partner.

He also wanted to insert himself into some of the Best Picture-nominated movies.