Ricky Gervais to host the 2016 Golden Globes

THE British comedian has been announced as host of the 2016 Golden Globes, so to celebrate, here are his most controversial jokes from his previous years’ hosting.

Johnny Depp looks nervous as he’s grilled by Ricky Gervais at the 69th Golden Globe Awards.

HOLLYWOOD’S biggest stars will be shaking in their boots with the announcement that Ricky Gervais will host the Golden Globes next year.

The comedian has already hosted the awards show three times between 2010 to 2012 and made headlines each year with his controversial jokes.

And it seems we can expect more of the same in 2016, with NBC’S Entertainment Chairman warning people to “fasten their seat belts”.

“Disarming and surprising, Ricky is ready to honour — and send up — the best work of the year in film and television,” said Robert Greenblatt in a statement.

To celebrate the announcement, here are some of Gervais’ most controversial gags from his previous hosting efforts:

2010:

“I like a drink as much as the next man ... unless the next man is Mel Gibson.”

“Looking at all the wonderful faces here today reminds me of the great work that’s been done this year … by cosmetic surgeons.”

“Actors aren’t just loved here in Hollywood, they are loved the world over. You could be in the third world and get a glimpse of a Hollywood star and it could make you feel a little bit better. You could be a little Asian child with no possessions and no money. But you could see a picture of Angelina Jolie and you’d think, ‘Mummy!’”

Johnny Depp looks nervous as he’s grilled by Ricky Gervais at the 69th Golden Globe Awards.

2011:

“It’s going to be a night of partying and heaving drinking — or as Charlie Sheen calls it: breakfast.”

“There were a lot of big films that didn’t get nominated. Nothing for Sex and the City 2. I was sure the Golden Globes for special effects would go to the team that airbrushed that poster.”

“Also not nominated, I Love You Phillip Morris. Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. Two heterosexual actors pretending to be gay. So, the complete opposite of some famous Scientologist … My lawyers helped me with the wording of that joke.”

“I love this next presenter; he’s so cool. He’s the star of Iron Man, Two Girls and a Guy, Wonderboys. I’m sorry are these porn films? Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Bowfinger? ... He has done all of those films, but many of you in this room probably know him best from such facilities as The Betty Ford Clinic and the Los Angeles County Jail. Robert Downey, Jr.”

2012:

“The Golden Globes are to the Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton. Bit louder, bit trashier, bit drunker. And more easily bought. Allegedly.”

“Our next presenter is the queen of pop — not you Elton, sit down. Please welcome Madonna.”

“Who needs the Oscars? Not me, and not Eddie Murphy. He walked out on em, and good for him. But when the man who said yes to Norbit, says no, you know you’re in trouble.”

The 73rd Golden Globes will be held in LA on January 10.

Originally published as Ricky Gervais to host the 2016 Golden Globes