Ricky Gervais Announced asbr Host for 2020 Golden Globes.br On January 5, 2020, Ricky Gervais will hostbr the Golden Globes for a record fifth time.br The British comedian, who has repeatedly sworn over thebr years that he would never return, previously hosted thebr Golden Globes from 2010 to 2012, and then again in 2016. .br In a statement, Gervais spoke about hisbr decision to host the 2020 ceremony, sayingbr they “made [him] an offer [he] can’t refuse.”.br “Once again, they've made me an offer I can’tbr refuse. But this is the very last time I’m doing this,br which could make for a fun evening.”br - Ricky Gervais, via ‘The Hollywood Reporter’.br Gervais, who is known for his harsh jokesbr at the expense of A-list celebrities, has oftenbr been criticized for his inappropriate quips.br However, Chairman of NBC Entertainment Paul Telegdy says Gervais's quips providebr a “palpable electricity” when hosting. .br “There is always a palpable electricity in the room when Rickybr takes the Globes stage … It is sure to make for an unexpectedbr evening. We can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve.