"The Muppets have been backed to host the Oscars in February 2012 after the sensational exit of Eddie Muprhy and producer Brett Ratner. The comedic actor stepped down following the controversy surrounding Ratner's use of a gay slur. Now, a fan campaign has been set on Facebook for Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and friends to helm the Academy Awards, where Steven Spielberg, Alexander Payne Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Tom Hanks and Leonardo Dicaprio are in the running for the top awards..."
http://www.contactmusic.com/news/the-muppets-tipped-to-host-oscars-2012_1260239
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us…”