'They've made me an offer I can’t refuse'

Ricky Gervais is to host the Golden Globes for a fifth – and final – time.

The comic said: ‘ Once again, they've made me an offer I can’t refuse. But this is the very last time I’m doing this, which could make for a fun evening.’

Lorenzo Soria, head of the Hollywood Foreign Press  Association which hands out the awards said: ‘When Ricky Gervais is at the helm of the Golden Globes Awards, we can always expect the unexpected. We’re excited to see it all unfold on January 5.’

That’s the night Gervais will take to the stage of the Beverly Hilton to host  the ceremony for a record fifth time, with the show airing live in the US on the NBC network. He has previously ruffled feathers in the room by mocking Hollywood's elite.

Paul Telegdy, chairman of NBC Entertainment, said: ‘There is always a palpable electricity in the room when Ricky takes the Globes stage. His return as master of ceremonies at the Golden Globes is much anticipated. It always makes for an unexpected evening. We can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve.’

 Gervais, who has won three Golden Globes, hosted the Golden Globes in 2010 to 2012 and returned for a fourth time in 2016.

Published: 12 Nov 2019