Fourth time's a charm! Ricky Gervais will return to host 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards after three year hiatus

By Heather Waugh For Dailymail.com

Published: 16:26 EST, 26 October 2015 | Updated: 18:29 EST, 26 October 2015

His past stints have not been without controversy as his jokes hit too close to the bone for some of Hollywood's elite to handle.

But it seems Golden Globes organizers just can't get enough of Ricky Gervais, as the cheeky British comedian is set to return for a fourth time.

The 54-year-old star emceed for three consecutive years from 2010-2012 and will be coming back for the 73rd annual award ceremony on January 10. 

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He's coming back: Ricky Gervais has been confirmed as the host for the 2016 Golden Globe Awards

He's coming back: Ricky Gervais has been confirmed as the host for the 2016 Golden Globe Awards

An official press release stated on Monday: 'We’re excited to have Ricky Gervais back to host the most enjoyable awards show of the season in his own inimitable way.  

'Ricky Gervais left us with a lasting impression and we are thrilled to have him back in our show as we honor the best in film and television,' said Lorenzo Soria, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association

She added: 'His off-the-cuff wit and quirky charm will surely have the room and audiences around the world at the edge of their seats.' 

The Extras actor took to social media to share the news and re-posted NBC's promotional image with the tagline 'He's back'.

Gervais captioned it: 'Please RT to raise anxiety' seemingly having a little giggle at the Hollywood stars who will no doubt be quivering in their boots at the thought of being the subject matter in one of his cutting one-liner's.

'Please RT to raise anxiety' Gervais added a cheeky caption to NBC's promo poster on Monday 

'Please RT to raise anxiety' Gervais added a cheeky caption to NBC's promo poster on Monday 

Cheeky chap: The 54-year-old actor - pictured here at the 2009 awards - hosted for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012

Cheeky chap: The 54-year-old actor - pictured here at the 2009 awards - hosted for three consecutive years from 2010 to 2012

Gervais insisted in 2012 that he was done with the show, saying he would never again be persuaded to host the event and likening it to a parachute jump.  

Writing on his blog, Gervais said he had 'a blast' but did not want to do it again.  

He said: 'I've told my agent to never let me be persuaded to do it again though. It's like a parachute jump.

'You can only really enjoy it in retrospect when you realise you didn't die and it was quite an amazing thing to do.' 

Double act Tina Fey and Amy Poehler also proved to be a hit as they took over hosting duties for the last three years. 

'Never again' The actor said he would never host the awards again after his last stint in 2012. He is pictured with partner Jane Fallon at this year's Globes

'Never again' The actor said he would never host the awards again after his last stint in 2012. He is pictured with partner Jane Fallon at this year's Globes

 

 

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