Downey Jr, Stiller turn down Oscars

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Robert Downey Jr and Ben Stiller have declined an offer to host the 2010 Academy Awards as a duo.

Organisers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman asked the acting pair to share hosting duties for next year's Oscars, reports Deadline Hollywood. However, the Tropic Thunder co-stars both passed.

Hugh Jackman recently turned down the chance to reprise his role as presenter. He instead chose to prepare for his next film Real Steel.

The 82nd Academy Awards will take place on March 7, 2010.