Should Ricky Gervais host the Golden Globes again?

After a controversial turn emceeing January's awards, the comedian said he would never be back — but it seems he may have changed his mind

Ricky Gervais
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Despite the divided response to Ricky Gervais' jaw-droppingly irreverent performance as host of the Golden Globe Awards in January, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (which votes for the winners and hosts the show) has reportedly invited him back for another go-around. Gervais caught hell for mocking Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, and Charlie Sheen, not to mention Tom Cruise and John Travolta's Scientology connection. Following the ceremony, the HFPA said Gervais had "definitely crossed the line." In the months since, Gervais has incessantly harped on the affair, and said he would never host the show again. But the New York Post reported Thursday that Gervais has indeed been asked to return. Teasingly, Gervais tweeted a link to the story with the phrase, "Ooooooh! The plot thickens…" Should Gervais repeat?

No. This is a terrible idea: "Shut up, Ricky Gervais," says Katey Rich at Cinema Blend. "No one is clamoring for you to host the Golden Globes again." By constantly gabbing about the controversy, Gervais has exhausted any goodwill he had, and killed any excitement audiences might have had for his return. His brutal Globes attack-shtick isn't even in line with the comedy for which he's admired. From Neil Patrick Harris to Melissa McCarthy, there are plenty of other candidates for the gig.

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