RICKY GERVAIS RETURNING AS GG HOST

[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 107 Posts: 14468 View Predictions]

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THE WRAP

He’s Really Back! Ricky Gervais Returning as Golden Globes Host Published: November 16, 2011 @ 1:41 pm By Brent Lang

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association must be gluttons for punishment. 

After weeks of rumors, the organization announced Wednesday that Ricky Gervais will be back to host the Golden Globes for a third year.

A year ago, the prospects of Gervais taking the stage again at the Beverly Hills Hilton seemed impossible. The British comedian presided over an insult laden broadcast that poked fun at major stars such as Bruce Willis and Robert Downey Jr., and even the non-profit organization behind the awards show. 

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association voted for the controversial British comedian’s return after meeting with NBC official Doug Vaughn, the group said. 

The Golden Globes awards ceremony, which will be televised worldwide, will be held on January 15 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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[LKMOSCARMember Joined: May 25th, 2011 Topics: 5 Posts: 587 View Predictions]

#44020

I liked the little stint he had two or three years ago, but last year was rather uncomfortable (panning to people’s reactions – unsure of whether to laugh or not).

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 107 Posts: 14468 View Predictions]

#44021

Well, I had no problem laughing. Out loud as well.

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[LKMOSCARMember Joined: May 25th, 2011 Topics: 5 Posts: 587 View Predictions]

#44022

To be honest, I kind of wince any time a host insults some of their guests (be it Ricky Gervais or Armond White).

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[Miss FrostMember Joined: Sep 14th, 2011 Topics: 47 Posts: 4254 View Predictions]

#44023

Ew why? I thought for sure he wouldnt return after this year. In 2010 he was very funny and classy. But this year all he did was make jokes that were very uncomfortable, and said many unneccesary things. The “Thanking God for being an Atheist” at the end of the show was very offensive as well.

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[GoMe91Participant Joined: Sep 25th, 2011 Topics: 3 Posts: 1252 View Predictions]

#44024

YAY! I’m excited. Maybe the HFPA will think twice before nominating bad drama films like “The Tourist” in the comedy category. 

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[babypookParticipant Joined: Nov 4th, 2010 Topics: 107 Posts: 14468 View Predictions]

#44025

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Me too. He’s the best host at these things that I’ve ever seen.

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[CAROL-CHANNINGMember Joined: Sep 30th, 2011 Topics: 1 Posts: 1494 View Predictions]

#44026

HOORAY!!  I thought he ROCKED IT last year.

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[rockstitutionMember Joined: Nov 6th, 2010 Topics: 15 Posts: 416 View Predictions]

#44027

 Great. I hope he brings it the 3rd year in a row. He was hilarious last year.

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[dannyboy.Participant Joined: Oct 11th, 2010 Topics: 5 Posts: 1699 View Predictions]

#44028

This makes me kinda excited.. The discomfort and tension in the air last year was so incredibly fun to watch.

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[MissyGalMember Joined: Nov 29th, 2010 Topics: 0 Posts: 384 View Predictions]

#44029

I guess I’m in the minority then, cause I thought he was terrible last year. It was uncomfortable to watch Ricky make everyone in the ballroom uncomfortable. Some may find that stuff funny, but I certainly didn’t. Hopefully, he won’t treat the ceremony like a roast this time around.

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[BTNParticipant Joined: Oct 11th, 2010 Topics: 6 Posts: 1141 View Predictions]

#44030

I would prefer GG go back to not having a host. Lets make everyone uncomfortable and have everything be awkward may work for The Office or Extras but this is a three hour show not 20 minutes!

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[M HParticipant Joined: Nov 7th, 2010 Topics: 0 Posts: 1016 View Predictions]

#44031

I just don’t enjoy Gervais’s style of humor. Not The Office, not Extras, not his hosting. 

But it’s OK, because I don’t enjoy the Golden Globes, either.  

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[TrendyHipsterMember Joined: Oct 15th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 190 View Predictions]

#44032

Woo-hoo! People are so uptight. I hope Gervais brings the laugh, but at the same time dials back on some of the unneccessary crass.

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[dannyboy.Participant Joined: Oct 11th, 2010 Topics: 5 Posts: 1699 View Predictions]

#44033

There are those that like Borat, and those who are opposed.. I feel like this is a Borat debate! I don’t think he will try to ‘out-do’ himself this year, I’m sure the HFPA took care of that.

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