Ricky Gervais has landed another Golden Globe nomination, this time for his upcoming stand-up special Mortality.
The 64-year-old has now received 10 Globe nods throughout his career, winning five awards so far.
His international breakthrough came in 2004, when The Office scooped two major honours and acted as a “gateway to America” for the British comedian.
He has since been recognised for other hit shows including Extras and Derek, as well as his stand-up work.
Ricky Gervais has announced his Golden Globes nomination
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GETTYThe comedian’s most recent win came in 2024 for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon, although he declined to attend the ceremony.
Mr Gervais has become just as well known for hosting the awards, fronting the Globes five times.
His performances in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 and 2020 built a reputation for savaging both Hollywood elites and the awards body itself, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
By playing “the outsider” looking in, he prioritised global audiences over the celebrities in the room, leaving crowds stunned with expletive-laced jabs at industry scandals, age gaps and hypocrisy.
Despite gasps, groans and constant controversy, organisers repeatedly brought him back, with his shock factor boosting ratings and media coverage.
The actor’s appearance in 2020 was seen as a definitive end to his run, marked by his viral message urging winners to avoid lecturing audiences.
Supporters now want a return. Following today’s nomination, fans flooded social media with messages such as “Too bad you’re not hosting the show!” and “You absolutely have to host it! Pretty please!”
Reacting to his nomination for his upcoming Netflix special Mortality this morning, Mr Gervais posted: “F*** me! I’ve been nominated for another Golden Globe!”
US comedian Kevin Hart is also nominated in the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television category
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Alongside the message, Mr Gervais shared an LA Times review of the special, which described the special as “hilariously macabre commentary about life through his signature blend of dark humor, empathy and razor-sharp commentary”.
The news arrives amid debate over Mortality, after an early clip drew criticism online.
In the clip, the comedian joked that he’s “pretty sure I’m not autistic” because someone once handed him a Rubik’s Cube and he threw it away.
Upon viewing the clip, critics branded him “the most overhyped comedian of all time”, while others claimed he peaked with The Office.
Mr Gervais directly responded to attacks, mocking those who “take the set-up to a joke seriously,” and later fired back again when a user claimed they missed the humour.
“Wasn’t the thousands of people laughing loudly a clue?” he wrote, referring to the audience laughter that can be heard in the background of the clip.
The comedian then posted a video urging critics not to watch the Netflix release if they dislike his work.
“If you didn’t like my previous shows, you’ll hate it. Don’t watch it,” he said, adding that unhappy viewers should instead “watch Doctor Who.”
Sarah Silverman is another comedian competing against Ricky Gervais for the Golden Globe
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He also took the opportunity to thank fans of his ongoing Mortality tour and customers of his Dutch Barn Vodka brand, which has recently made headlines following banned adverts.
The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were announced today, with several well-known comedians joining Ricky Gervais in the Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television category.
The full list of nominees in this category are:
• Bill Maher – Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
• Brett Goldstein – Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
• Kevin Hart – Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
• Kumail Nanjiani – Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
• Ricky Gervais – Ricky Gervais: Mortality
• Sarah Silverman – Sarah Silverman: Postmortem