Ricky Gervais to host Golden Globes
Posted on October 27th, 2009 by Hot Momma
Comedian Ricky Gervais has been chosen to host the Golden Globe film awards, organizers have announced. The self-effacing British comedian was approached after he made a brief appearance at last year’s ceremony. Gervais while not well known to some, has many fans as the creator of the original British TV hit “The Office,” along with HBO’s “Extras and has earned three Golden Globes, two Emmys and seven BAFTA awards. Gervais said he’s been offered hosting gigs before but felt the Globes, which airs Jan. 17 on NBC, were best suited to his off-the-cuff style.
“They sit at tables, people are drinking. It’s film stars and TV stars mixing together, and that usually doesn’t work. TV people are usually kept in an electrified pen. They can see Brad and Angelina but they’re not allowed to look them in the eye. But at the Globes, Brad? He walks amongst TV people and says, ‘Hi, how are you doing?’ “
Gervais will be the first person to host the ceremony since 1995, when John Larroquette and Janine Turner tag-teamed the event.
Via: LA Times
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