Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Which Ken He’d Be in “Barbie” — and It's Not 'a Beach Ken' (Exclusive)

In a new interview with PEOPLE, the Emmy-winning host teases the upcoming Academy Awards, airing March 10 on ABC

When it comes to his place in the hypothetical pantheon of Kens in Barbieland, Jimmy Kimmel's aspirations are hardly outsized.

In fact, they’re barely Kenough.

"Which Ken am I? Oh, Rapidly Balding Ken," he tells PEOPLE in this week's issue.

OK, but maybe with a hint of the buff "Kenmaid," played by John Cena in Barbie, or a dollop of Ryan Gosling's beach-loving Ken?

"No, not a Beach Ken. Just Rapidly Balding Ken," he deadpans.

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Fortunately, Kimmel has a regular job, and on March 10, the biggest gig in Hollywood when he'll host the Oscars for the fourth time (the 96th Academy Awards will air on ABC, at 7 pm EST).

"We work very hard to make the show as good as it possibly can be," says the Emmy-winning comedian, 56, who is as enthusiastic about hosting as he ever was.

"I feel like the Kansas City Chiefs going into this Oscars—like you’ve been there before, but it doesn’t make a difference. It's still exciting, and you still have to do well!"

Kimmel also credits his wife, Molly McNearney, returning as the show's co-executive producer, and the rest of their well-oiled creative team, for what he anticipates will be a "fun" night.

Barbie, which has eight Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture and a Best Supporting Actor nod for Gosling, should serve up plenty of material fodder during the show. According to sources, Gosling will sing "I’m Just Ken", one of two songs nominated from the film.

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"We have some good Barbie stuff in store," teases Kimmel. "We're hoping Barbie has the same effect on the Oscars that Taylor Swift had on the Super Bowl."

Until then, and right up until show time, Kimmel will hone his monologue and spin timely material into comedy gold. "We have a fun show planned," he says. "We’ve got some really great movies and great actors and performers… It’s tricky, but I think we have it as figured out as much as you can!"

For more from Jimmy Kimmel, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.

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