Ricky Gervais shocks BBC One Show hosts as interview takes unexpected 'dark' turn

TV favourites Ant and Dec are just two of the household names leading this year’s nominations for the 2022 TRIC Awards. The annual awards show, which recognises the very best TV, radio and online shows, as well as Britain’s most-loved stars and talent – will be returning once again for the 53rd edition in July.

Steven Gerrard's wife Alex has made a rare appearance on social media with the couple's eldest daughter Lilly-Ella, as the pair took part in the latest TikTok craze.The video trend has seen people recording their own videos to an audio clip taken from Real Housewives of Atlanta.Kandi can be heard saying of her enemy Nene: "She thinks that I owe her an apology?"Good thing she don't get paid for thinking."Lilly-Ella, 18, has filmed her own version of the clip whilst in the car with mum Alex, 39.In the video, the pair can be seen mouthing the words to the Real Housewives of Atlanta.The clip has more than 6,000 likes and many fans have been commenting about the lookalike duo.One person wrote: "Gorgeous girls your mum looks like your sister Lilly."Another said: "Lily looks just like her ma."One fan commented: "How beautiful are you and your mum?" with another adding: "Alex ageing like fine wine."Aston Villa's Steven Gerrard celebrated his 42nd birthday on Monday (May 30), with Lilly-Ella sharing a sweet tribute to the footballer.She shared a selection of snaps from the family's holiday in Los Angeles and said: "Happy birthday to my dad. Love you all the world.

The Office is getting a Middle Eastern makeover as an Arabic version of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s hit comedy classic is reportedly in the works. While it has been nearly two decades since it ended in the UK, the new version is set to air in the Middle East later this year, following a deal between BBC Studios and local producer-broadcaster MBC.

The first Arabic language version of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s British cult comedy classic The Office will air in the Middle East later this year, following a deal struck between licence holder BBC Studios and local producer-broadcaster MBC.

Tom Hanks openly praised the BBC on The One Show this evening, claiming that you “don’t get that” on American TV.The Hollywood star made the observation after watching a clip of Chris Packham presenting Springwatch ahead of the programme's return tonight on BBC Two. Tom, 65, appeared on the BBC One show today with his co-star Austin Butler, 30, ahead of their upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, which is entitled Elvis.Speaking to Emma Willis, 46, and Jermaine Jenas, 39, Tom expressed his admiration for the BBC.During their interview, the presenters introduced Chris and his Springwatch co-host Michaela Strachan, 56, as they joined them remotely from a Norfolk field. Chris’ stepdaughter Megan McCubbin, 27, also made a brief cameo as she was shown getting up close to some tawny owls in the North East of England. After the presenters had given a preview of this year’s Springwatch, Tom had some thoughts on the show.As Emma started moving on the conversation with the two actors on the sofa, Tom couldn’t help but interrupt her. “Now, I know you’re both very busy…” Emma began. “Can we just say how great the BBC is,” Tom interjected, causing the presenters to laugh at the unexpected interruption.Speaking about Springwatch’s award-winning live coverage of animals in the British country, Tom explained how UK TV differs from shows in the USA.“Now, you’re not going to get that live every night in the United States,” Tom mused.“That is just something else,” he said with a smile, as Emma agreed, “You’re really not are you?”Tom’s praise for the broadcaster comes after calls to “defund the BBC” have succeeded, after the government promised to abolish the licence fee by 2027. The BBC will also be forced to make deep cuts to its show budgets,

Ricky Gervais, 60, has appeared several times over the years as a host at the Golden Globes, and is very good at making controversial jokes about celebrities in attendance.No one is safe with Ricky around, and the comedian has successfully managed to mock some of the most famous Hollywood actors there are.Most celebs can laugh and shrug Ricky’s jibes off, but Tom Hanks was visibly unimpressed with Ricky’s jokes at the 2020 Golden Globe awards.Ricky said: “I came here in a limo tonight and the license plate was made my Felicity Huffman,” in reference to the college admissions scandal.The stony-faced reaction Tom had to the jokes became a viral meme shortly after, when a photographer at the event captured his facial expression.Comedian Ricky later spoke about the awkward situation in November 2020, chatting to Christian O’Connell on the Stuff of Legends podcast.He told Christian: “The big meme was Tom Hanks going: ‘Why is he saying that?’“And people going, ‘Oh look he’s on his high horse,’ but when Leonardo DiCaprio laughed, people loved him for it.”"I could say a lot worse things about them, but I don't want it to get really nasty and for no reason."He added: "I think people who laugh at a joke, they get a round of applause because people go, 'Oh that's good, they can take it,' we don't want people to be above it."We even let people be privileged as long as they say, 'I know I'm privileged but I'm nothing really,' we don't like people to go 'Oh I deserve it, how dare you talk to me like that'."Ahead of the awkward encounter in 2020 Ricky did admit he felt a bit regretful of a joke he made way back in 2011, about Tom and Toy Story co-tar Tim Allen.He said there was no “malice” in his joke and didn’t want Tim to feel bad

Netflix said in a new interview that he wishes to uphold the comedians’ right to “free expression” even if it means “crossing the line every once in a while”.Chappelle’s The Closer special, which aired last October, included him saying he was “tricked” into calling a trans woman beautiful as well as likening trans women to white people in blackface. He also said he sided was a “TERF”.Gervais’ new stand-up special SuperNature sees him declare that he supports trans rights while saying: “meet me halfway, ladies: lose the cock.” Rights groups have labelled his jokes as transphobic.The Chappelle special prompted LGBTQ+ Netflix employees and supporters to walk out in protest over his transphobic and homophobic jokes.

Ricky Gervais has been known to wind up some of the biggest names in showbiz.

The One Show, which he previously co-hosted along with Alex Jones, he admitted: "My wife [reads my scripts] for me."He added that she had been "incredibly helpful" while he dealt with the fears of reading text out loud.Angellica Bell, who was standing in for Alex at the time while she took maternity leave, had also been discussing the issue with Line of Duty star Stephen Graham.The actor said he had been receiving the same help from his own wife, Hannah Walters.Countryfile star Matt had previously admitted: "The scariest thing someone can do to me is hand me an email on live television and ask me to read it out."He added in an interview with the Yorkshire Post: “It does something to me. It’s absolutely petrifying."Fortunately, childhood sweetheart Nicola is calm and reassuring when he has a meltdown behind the scenes.The love-struck presenter gushed to the Radio Times: “I have a very patient wife."Nicola is very supportive and understanding - she is everything to me."He added: "I couldn’t have done any of this without her.“She makes sure there is everything I want when I get home and she’s a fantastic mother.

Ricky Gervais agreed not to end Netflix smash hit After Life with a suicide over fears it would upset vulnerable viewers. In the black comedy he plays local journalist Tony Johnson, who is on the verge of killing himself after losing his wife.And experts warned if the character went through with it, fans battling ­similar trauma would be distraught.Ricky, 60, told the Daily Star Sunday: “While I was writing the show, therapists came up to me to talk about it.“One counsellor said to me, ‘Please don’t let Tony commit suicide’.

The head of Netflix is still behind two of the company’s most popular comedians.

Netflix has exclusive comedy specials with big stars like Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais, but the streaming service has faced backlash for working with them due to transphobic jokes included in the specials.

J. Kim Murphy Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has offered further defense for the streamer’s curation of stand-up comedy specials from Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle, both of which have been criticized for including language that is considered transphobic.In an interview with Maureen Dowd at The New York Times, Sarandos reaffirmed his stance on airing the specials, saying that the way comedians figure out where the line is is by “crossing the line every once in a while.”“I think it’s very important to the American culture generally to have free expression, Sarandos told the Times.

In a wide-ranging interview published today in the New York Times, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos has doubled down on his prior defenses of artistic freedom, backing comedians Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais.

The One Show host Alex Jones revealed her exciting half-term plans with fans on Friday after she shared a glorious photo of her son Kit, three, preparing for the occasion.MORE: Alex Jones shares update with baby Annie after son returns from hospitalTaking to her Instagram Stories, the mother-of-three snapped her second-born enjoying a sheep-shaped biscuit and carton of juice in the sun.WATCH: Alex Jones took to the water on holiday with hilarious resultsCaptioning the post, she penned: "Kit getting in the zone for half-term in West Wales."Alex's family of five live in a stunning Victorian house in London but the BBC One star grew up in Wales and attended Aberystwyth University.READ: Alex Jones reveals adorable morning routine with baby AnnieSEE: Alex Jones shares delight as she reveals family newsThe half-term break couldn't have come at a better time for son Kit as earlier this month he was admitted to hospital for an operation. Kit is the spitting image of his older brother TedAlex updated her fans as she waited for her little one to return from surgery.

Ricky Gervais’ Netflix special SuperNature.Gervais has faced criticism over “transphobic” jokes in the special that was released on Tuesday (May 24), with LGBT rights organisation GLAAD describing the show as “full of graphic, dangerous, anti-trans rants masquerading as jokes”.After the special was released, a clip from Kumar’s show It’s In Your Nature To Destroy Yourself Part 2 has been widely shared on social media, where he calls out Gervais for deciding to “shit on the latest minority group”.In the clip, Kumar asks: “Guys, why is everyone so angry with trans people? What did they do? There’s like 12 of them, why is everyone so upset? Everyone’s like, do you say ‘he’ or ‘she’? I don’t know, ask. It’s not an unsolvable conundrum.“Also in my experience, trans people aren’t deliberately mysterious when they do ask.”“Why can’t we do jokes about trans people? What makes them so special?”You can.

Comedian Ricky Gervais is doubling down on the transphobic material included in his new Netflix special SuperNature. Trigger Warning: This story discusses homophobia and transphobia, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Speaking with The Spectator, Gervais, 60, claimed, “My target wasn’t trans folk, but trans activist ideology.

The One Show host Alex Jones shared a rare glimpse into her morning routine with her children Teddy, five, Kit, three and baby Annie, on Thursday.READ: The One Show's Alex Jones reveals sentimental new addition to gardenThe mother-of-three took to her Instagram Stories with a family snap, showing the two boys on their bikes with her pram just in view behind them.WATCH: Alex Jones left flustered after One Show faux pasCaptioning the photo, which showed her walking along a residential road with her family, Alex wrote: "Morning." The brothers were dressed vibrantly in waterproof jackets and helmets.MORE: Alex Jones delights fans with new photos of her sons and baby girl AnnieSEE: The One Show host Alex Jones has the perfect London family home – insideOldest son Teddy was sporting a bright blue raincoat with a blue, red and yellow helmet, while younger brother Kit wore a bright red patterned coat with a blue patterned helmet. The family of five live in LondonOn Wednesday, the star was spotted with her husband Charlie Thomson out at the Chelsea Flower Show.Captioning a gorgeous photo of the pair, Alex penned: "Mum and dad went out……until mid afternoon."Thank you @the_rhs @rhschelsea for having us.

Britain’s “The One Show.”The 60-year-old comedian appeared on the BBC chat show Tuesday where he discussed his new Netflix special “SuperNature” as well as his future “death.”Hosts Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas asked Gervais about his genre of comedy — with him labeling it as “taboo.”After their discussion, the conversation went dark and morbid with Gervais saying: “I’m fat and old and I’m going to die soon.”Jones and Jenas were dumbfounded by the statement, with Jones correcting him by exclaiming, “No you’re not!”“I am,” Gervais insisted, adding, “I’ve brought it down haven’t I?”Jenas chimed in, “Lift it back up.” Then, Gervais replied blatantly, “Every day I’m closer to death.”“Well, we’re all a bit closer to death. Every day is a bigger percentage of the rest of your life and we don’t know what percentage that will be.

Ant and Dec have had their say on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here returning to Australia this year, saying the country is the programme's "spiritual home". The ITV reality show has taken place at Gwrych Castle in Wales for the past two years due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Now, the iconic co-hosts have confirmed that the show is returning “home” and will swap out South Wales, UK for New South Wales, Australia.

Alex Jones looked sensational as she attended the Chelsea Flower Show with her husband Charlie Thomson. The One Show host, 45, uploaded an adorable snap posing next to her husband as the pair enjoyed the incredible horticultural display.