Ricky Gervais Torches Grammy Winners’ Political Speeches

Ricky Gervais torched the winners of the 97th Grammy Awards who used their time on the show to give political speeches about things like DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), transgender issues, and illegal immigrants. 

In the post on X on Monday, the 63-year-old comedian and actor shared a screenshot of the message he gave celebrities in January of 2020 — when he last hosted the Golden Globes — and told stars,  “You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything.”

He captioned his post, “They’re still not listening.”

They’re still not listening. pic.twitter.com/JYpMflpTQk

— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) February 3, 2025

The producer and director later shared a clip from that unforgettable and brutal NSFW monologue he gave at his final turn hosting the Golden Globes. The monologue ended up going viral after he took a verbal sledgehammer to celebrities and big tech companies for their hypocrisy. In total, the “After Life” star has hosted the Globes five times.

To open the show, Gervais said it would be the last time he planned to host the Golden Globes or any other awards shows, sharing that he doesn’t “care anymore. I’m joking. I never did. NBC clearly don’t care either — fifth time. I mean, Kevin Hart was fired from the Oscars because of some offensive tweets — hello?”

He closed out the segment by telling stars not to use the platform to “make a political speech” noting that they weren’t in any position to “lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg.”

“So if you win, come up, accept your little award, thank your agent, and your God, and f*** off, OK?” Gervais added.

At the Grammy Awards on Sunday, host Trevor Noah took a jab at President Donald Trump and said, “There’s been a few changes in Washington. I’m going to enjoy tonight because this may be the last time I get to host anything in this country.”

When Lady Gaga went up to accept the award for Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her “Die With a Smile” duet with Bruno Mars, she spoke about transgender issues following Trump’s signing of an Executive Order that makes it crystal clear, the United States only recognizes two genders, a male and female.

“Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love,” the singer said. “The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.”

Shakira was honored for Best Latin pop album and said, “I want to dedicate this award to all of my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country. You are loved, you’re worth it and I will always fight for you.” Her comment was in reaction to Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

Near the end of the show, singer Alicia Keys was honored with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, and claimed that “DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) “is not a threat, it’s a gift. And the more voices, the more powerful the sound.” Trump and numerous corporations across the country have opted to get rid of their DEI programs.

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