Welcome to the Oscar Race Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift The Hollywood Reporter

Occasionally, as with Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 'Pan’s Labyrinth,' in-the-moment hosannas (a 22-minute eruption) correspond with lasting acclaim. More often, roars of approval are simply a bizarre admixture.

Her exit comes after NBC had seemingly firmed up its season 51 cast earlier in the week.

The change in leadership may mean a new hope for the storied franchise or it could be an attack of the clones by giving fans more of the same.