Ricky Gervais is once again stirring the pot, and this time, it’s all about celebrity speeches at the Grammy Awards. After the show, Gervais took to X to express his frustration, declaring that stars should avoid political commentary during their acceptance speeches. He cheekily reminded them that many of them would do better sticking to gratitude rather than lecturing the public about serious issues.
This isn’t the first time Gervais has voiced these thoughts. During his last stint hosting the Golden Globes in 2020, he famously told winners to keep their speeches free of political mess. Instead, they should focus on thanking people, since most of them aren’t exactly experts on the real world, citing Greta Thunberg’s impressive knowledge. With celebrities at the Grammys addressing hot topics like the Trump Administration and ICE, it’s no wonder Gervais felt compelled to speak out.
As we look forward to the Academy Awards, it’s clear that Gervais and other critics of political speeches won’t back down. It’ll be interesting to see how the stars respond and if they’ll take his message to heart. After all, what could be more entertaining than a night of awards without the soapbox?
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