Gervais offers 'two for one deal' to host Oscars

Ricky Gervais has offered to host the Oscars.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011 - 16:07

Ricky Gervais has offered to host the Oscars.

The controversial comedian – who upset Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie when he hosted the Golden Globes earlier this year – has revealed he would be happy to present the Academy Awards following the departure of Eddie Murphy as the host.

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