Borat says no

Refusing to go on stage without the cloak of his alter-ego Borat, Sacha Baron Cohen has very politey said, "No thanks," to presenting at the Oscars this Sunday.

According to the The L.A. Times, producers for the show were a little concerned about allowing Cohen to take the stage under the guise of his unpredictable character, Borat Sagdiyev.

So, it's looking like unless he wins for his Best Adapted Screenplay nomination, Borat will have to remain satisfied watching from his seat and demurely clapping throughout the proceedings.

God forbid things would get a bit lively at the Oscars!