Ricky Gervais returns to host The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association voted for the controversial British comedian's return after meeting with NBC official Doug Vaughn.
While many welcome Gervais's return, not everyone is happy with the decision because last year his blunt one-liners targeting big-name celebrities caused anger and resentment in some quarters. After the show Gervais dismissed the possibility of coming back for a third time, but he gradually warmed to the idea and last month met with HFPA President Dr. Aida Takla-O'Reilly in Paris to discuss it. He said recently that the idea of going back behind the podium, "is very tempting."
The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony, which will be televised worldwide, will be held on January 15 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Golden Globes episode 69.1, "The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards" stars Ricky Gervais.
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Let's Go Bub!
This has to be the best news i will hear all day ;).
6 months agoby @Number1WolverineFlag
Stansfield
Rip em a new one Ricky!
6 months agoby @StansfieldFlag
Pjwolsker
i seriously hope he pisses more people off.. they bitch about him being offensive and he hosts again. he better step up his game. if he doesnt have organizations who represent retarded people and gay people demanding an apology for some offensive remarks or actors getting pissed off at him then i will be seriously let down
6 months agoby @pjwolskerFlag
skywise
I guess all that controversy was a good thing. People will probably tune in just to see what this guy will say next. That is actually pretty good marketing!
6 months agoby @skywiseFlag
Tomp1210
yeh, good stuff, Steve Merchant would be brilliant doing anything to help too, his scene in Hall Pass is brilliant, check it on youtube. Plus it might go down better as a double act.
6 months agoby @tomp1210Flag
MadJohnsonProductions
The guy is an a**hole. But he is funny as hell.
6 months agoby @MadJohnsonProductionsFlag
moviegeek
Yuck. Hate this guy.
6 months agoby @moviegeekFlag
m2
Very Cool.
6 months agoby @m2Flag
ejk1
And why? Because publicity=ratings, and ratings>hurt feelings of wealthy actors, actresses, etc. Go get 'em Ricky.
6 months agoby @ejk1Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
They should just book him for the next decade
6 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
CelluloidDreams
Hell Yes!!! Right On!!
6 months agoby @2movieguysFlag