A lot of fans are divided if the Oscars that were televised yesterday were a hit or a miss. But little did we know that the unaired segments are a whole lot of fun! Case in point: there's leaked footage of Colman Domingo hyping the crowd during the commercial break, and if that moment was televised, we would surely be dancing on our toes, too! (via X/@RaminSetoodeh)
Dance dance: Colman Domingo's dance break during the Oscars' commercial break
Colman Domingo's dance break during the Oscars' commercial break had fans in stitches; some fans asked why it's not shown during the televised part of the show!
"This is the stuff we want to see why are they not showing us this?" - a fan asked (via X/@TheDerekFrazier)
Fans also poked fun at Colman Domingo's role as a hype man during the Oscars' commercial break, saying that he's treating the commercial break like the after-party!
"Treating the commercial break like the after party!" - a fan commented (via X/@ArtsRayne)
Others commended Colman Domingo's hype man role, commenting that he brought joy to the actors and actresses that were present during the awards show.
"Colman really knows how to make a commercial break fun!" - another fan replied (via X/@elliecassidy02)
Because of Colman Domingo's dance break segment during the Oscars' commercial break, fans are requesting that he be the host for the Oscars 2026! (via X/@itsisaacjoel)
Colman Domingo's so cool during the awards show, fans are now calling him the coolest actor in the industry. So...it's going to be COOLman Domingo now! *ba-dum-tss*
"The coolest dude in the industry." - another fan remarked (via X/@bigarms4me)
X users are also experiencing FOMO too while they watched the leaked video of Colman Domingo dancing during the break, stating that they wished they were invited to the Oscars just so they could witness Colman Domingo's slick moves and high energy.
"God i wish i was there." - an X user said (via X/@exsdys)
Other X users also LOVED Colman Domingo and his Oscars commercial break shenanigans, saying that even if Colman Domingo lost the best actor award, he is still their winner in their hearts! (via X/@atylerisborn)
Some X users also trolled the Oscars show, saying that Colman Domingo's energy while hyping up the crowd to dance during the commercial break is way better than the televised parts of the show.
"Dang the commercial break look better than the show." - another X user added (via X/@shortlittlekidd)
"Best part of the entire show." - another X user pointed out (via X/@johnieuoka)
And lastly, people are suggesting that the Oscars need a hype man every year, so they should invite Colman Domingo to every Oscars show for a little dancin' dancin'!
"Please invite him every year!" - a fan suggested (via X/@rayion7)
Colman Domingo's Oscars hype man stint
While Colman Domingo is nominated for the best actor at the Oscars for Sing Sing, he is not shy when it comes to entertaining the Oscars guests during the commercial break! With a Don Julio 1942 margarita in hand, Colman Domingo danced to Frankie Beverly's "Before I Let Go," making the awards show a disco-funk-sounding heaven to the Oscars guests!
The reason that Colman Domingo danced during the commercial break? Well, it's because he paid homage to the LA fire' responders, thanking them for their service, because according to Colman Domingo, "You can't spell 'tequila' without LA," making the event memorable for everyone that attended the Oscars.
Colman Domingo's cool attitude and high energy made the Oscars more memorable. Televised or not, we all know that he did the dance because he wanted everyone to have fun, to enjoy the moment, and to party!

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