'People think I go out to try to ruin people's nights': Ricky Gervais defends going after celebrities at the Golden Globes as 'pretending to judge people for comic effect'

By Sophie Goulopoulos For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:59 EST, 24 May 2016 | Updated: 01:50 EST, 25 May 2016

He hit international headlines in 2010 for his controversial gags surrounding members of the Hollywood elite when hosting the Golden Globes, and again when he hosted in 2016. 

But comedian Ricky Gervais has defended his stand-up routine, saying he only 'judges people for comic effect'.

Speaking with KIISFM's Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson on Wednesday, the 54-year-old said it's all in good fun.

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'People think I go out to try to ruin people's nights': Ricky Gervais defended his Golden Globes stand-up routine

'People think I go out to try to ruin people's nights': Ricky Gervais defended his Golden Globes stand-up routine

'I don't really judge people, I pretend to judge people for comic effect,' he said. 

'I think people think I go out to try to ruin people's nights, or undermine the moral fabric of America. I've worked with these people and I'm friends with some of them, but that would be nauseating!'

Specifically in relation to his Golden Globes monologue which took a swipe at everyone from his 'running gag' Mel Gibson to Jennifer Lawrence, he quipped they should be able to take a little joke.

'I like a drink as much as the next man… unless the next man is Mel Gibson':  The 44-year-old took a famous swipe at Mel Gibson in 2010 

'I like a drink as much as the next man… unless the next man is Mel Gibson':  The 44-year-old took a famous swipe at Mel Gibson in 2010 

'Let's get it in context, it wasn't a room full of wounded soldiers, these are some of the richest most privileged people in the world and they're winning awards, I just tease them a little bit,' he explained.

He also added that he doesn't make fun of the things people can't help, but rather he draws humorous attention their behaviour and they're 'not nasty jokes'.

The British comedian took back hosting duties from the popular duo Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and has hosted it three-times previously in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

That's awkward! Earlier this year, the pair had a seemingly awkward run-in on stage while Ricky was hosting once more

That's awkward! Earlier this year, the pair had a seemingly awkward run-in on stage while Ricky was hosting once more

Sipping on a beer at the podium, Ricky said in 2010: 'I like a drink as much as the next man… unless the next man is Mel Gibson,' making reference to Mel's drink driving conviction in 2006.

After being pulled over by the female police officer, the Braveheart actor reportedly said: 'What do you think you're looking at, sugart**ts?'

Earlier this year, the pair had a seemingly awkward run-in on stage while Ricky was hosting once more.

As Mel took to the stage to present an award, Ricky took a jab at him by saying: 'What the f*** does sugart**s even mean?'  

Latest project: Ricky stars in Netflix film Special Correspondents with Australian actor Eric Bana 

Latest project: Ricky stars in Netflix film Special Correspondents with Australian actor Eric Bana 

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