Comedian Ricky Gervais is facing backlash after criticising political speeches at the Grammy Awards. Hours after the ceremony, Gervais reshared his 2020 Golden Globes monologue, saying, “If you do win an award tonight, don’t use it as a political platform to make a political speech.You’re in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world. Most of you spent less time in school than Greta Thunberg.” The 2026 Grammys saw multiple artists condemn ICE. Billie Eilish drew roaring applause, declaring, “F** ICE… No one is illegal on stolen land.” Fans accused Gervais of hypocrisy, calling the speeches human rights, not politics.
