Battle of the hosts: Oprah and Ellen fighting to get Chris Rock in their seats

US actor Will Smith made headlines across the world after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars. The shocking incident occurred after Rock joked about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett’s bald head, which is a result of a condition called alopecia. Since then, talk show hosts such as Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres have been falling over one another trying to get an interview with Chris Rock.

I am Legend star Will Smith caused quite a kerfuffle after slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars that took place on 28 March this year.

For days after the incident occurred, people around the world discussed what transpired at the award ceremony as both Smith and Rock made headlines across the globe.

And now it appears legendary talk show hosts Oprah Winfrey and Ellen DeGeneres want in on the action and have reportedly been battling it out to get Rock on their shows.