Ricky Gervais: TalkTV caller reacts to Netflix special controversy

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Ricky Gervais, 61, has fired back at a social media user who accused him of lying after the comedian aimed a dig at critics of his new Netflix stand-up special, SuperNature. The comedian took to Twitter to thank those who had already watched the show.

In view of his 15 million folowers, Ricky admitted he had received mixed reviews on his brand new special.

However, he claimed that even those who had complained about it, helped to make it the “most watched special in the world”.

Ricky wrote: “Thanks to everyone who watched #SuperNature and laughed, and to everyone who watched it and complained or wrote a whiney blog about it.

“You all helped it become the most watched special in the world.”

However, The Office star’s tweet sparked backlash as one critic accused him of “yapping” despite slamming censorship.

Twitter user ThomasGray1981 typed: “For someone who complains about being censored and cancelled he certainly does a lot of yapping.”

Ricky hit back: “I’ve never complained about being censored or cancelled.

“Because it’s never happened.”

ThomasGray1981 replied: “Well thats a damn lie. If youre talking about it, youre complaining about it. Simple truth Ricky.” (Sic)

In his response, Ricky clarified that he had only complained about other celebrities being “censored or cancelled”.

He said: “I mean I’ve never complained about ME being censored or cancelled.

“It’s definitely true that others have been. Hope that’s clearer.”

Ricky infamously made headlines back in 2020 after he gave a controversial speech at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards.

In the monologue, Ricky’s jibes took aim at some of Hollywood’s best known figures.

One of the jokes poked fun at actor Leonardo DiCaprio for dating younger women.

Ricky referenced his film Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, which has a running time of nearly three hours.

He said: “Leo DiCaprio attended the premiere and by the end, his date was too old for him.”

After Ricky’s jibe, some laughed along but Robert De Niro also cheekily pointed at the Hollywood star.

Ricky praised Leonardo for taking the joke so well during the Stuff Of Legends Podcast, in November last year.

He said: “When Leo DiCaprio laughed, people loved him for it, you know.”

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