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Ricky Gervais returns as Golden Globes host

Despite previous protests by the Hollywood Foreign Press, Ricky Gervais is back as host of the Golden Globes.

Rejoice!

Ricky Gervais is back as host of the Golden Globes, set to strut his stuff on January 15th (US).

It will be his third time as host.

The move comes despite wide division on his last hosting where his remarks, including several aimed at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were criticised by the HFPA President.

But it also delivered the Globes enormous attention.

“I love NBC,” Gervais told an interviewer earlier this year. “I love the fact that they stuck with me through it.”

The 2012 event will be the 69th Golden Globes. Let the gagging begin….

Source: LA Times

11 Responses

  1. The problem with these award ceremonies is they take themselves too seriously and it often becomes one saccharine congratulatory w*nkfest. At least someone like Ricky will make as entertaining for us!

  2. The Golden Globes, like the Oscars, desperately trying to be “edgy”. I wonder if they’ve stopped to wonder whether this turns more people off than on. I know I won’t watch anything hosted by Gervais. What’s the point of giving people awards, but no respect; or of celebrating what’s good about film and TV with nasty, lowbrow comedy?

  3. Excellent news! Does this mean that NBC over-ruled or ignored the wishes of the HFPA?

    And David, you might wish to consider using “joking” or “punning” instead of “gagging” when referring to the potential humour of ’69’. Just a deep thought…

  4. Good News!

    Although I was looking forward to him maybe doing a life commentary online. Although probably wouldn’t have worked here in aus with slight delay.

  5. I think he’s overrated as a comedian, but when he’s on, he’s on. If he delivers another performance like his previous hosting gigs, it’ll be a night to remember.

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