In 2000, Alex crashed the Oscars and was caught by security. The next day he tried again and got caught again by the same security supervisor. Shortly after, the Oscars sent Alex a letter officially "Uninviting" Alex from the Oscars unless he was working the show or was a nominee. Eventually in 2013, Alex was hired to film the Oscars Red Carpet Arrivals by a media outlet, and was permitted to do so by the Academy. Alex plans to read the Oscars "Uninvited" letter during his Oscars speech if he ever wins.