GOLDEN GLOBES: Ricky Gervais Set as Host

Ricky Gervais will host the 2020 GOLDEN GLOBES, NBC announced. This will mark his fifth time emceeing the event. (He previously hosted 2010-12 and 2016.

“Once again, they’ve made me an offer I can’t refuse,” said Gervai in a statement. “But this is the very last time I’m doing this, which could make for a fun evening.”

“There is always a palpable electricity in the room when Ricky takes the Globes stage. His return as master of ceremonies at the Golden Globes is much anticipated,” said Paul Telegdy, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “It is sure to make for an unexpected evening. We can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve.”

“When Ricky Gervais is at the helm of the Golden Globes Awards, we can always expect the unexpected,” said President of the HFPA Lorenzo Soria. “We’re excited to see it all unfold on Jan. 5!”

“In a world where many award shows are opting to go the no host route, the Golden Globes are going all in! It’s going to be a great night,” added Mike Mahan, CEO, dick clark productions.

The awards will air Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.

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