Ricky Gervais denies snubbing BBC ‘The Office’ anniversary special

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Ricky Gervais has denied claims that his absence from a BBC documentary celebrating the 25th anniversary of the sitcom ‘The Office’ was an intentional snub toward the broadcaster.

Speaking to Saga Magazine, Gervais dismissed the allegations as “nonsense,” stating that he remains proud of the show. He explained that he chose to mark the milestone by creating his own content for his YouTube channel, noting that participating in the BBC special would have “watered down” his own project.

The BBC’s anniversary special, part of the ‘Remembers...’ series, featured co-stars Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook. While some media reports characterized Gervais's absence as a “huge blow” to the broadcaster, his representatives clarified that there is no rift between the comedian and the BBC, and that he was simply unavailable at the time.

Entities

BBC · Mackenzie Crook · Martin Freeman · Ricky Gervais · The Office

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Gervais stated he chose to create his own anniversary content for his YouTube channel instead of participating in the BBC special. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · metro.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] A representative for Gervais previously stated he was unavailable to participate in the documentary. www.independent.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Ricky Gervais denied that his absence from the BBC’s The Office 25th anniversary special was an intentional snub. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · metro.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gervais's team clarified that there is no rift between the comedian and the BBC. www.independent.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Co-stars Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook participated in the BBC's anniversary tribute. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · metro.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] Media reports had previously characterized Gervais's absence as a significant blow to the BBC's celebration. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · metro.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The BBC produced a special of the series Remembers to mark the 25th anniversary of The Office. metro.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk

Sources

Ricky Gervais Blasts 'Nonsense' Claims He Deliberately 'Snubbed' BBC's Office Tribute [www.huffingtonpost.co.uk]

25 days ago

Ricky Gervais addresses claims he 'snubbed' BBC's The Office 25th anniversary [metro.co.uk]

25 days ago

Ricky Gervais hits out at claims he snubbed BBC’s The Office documentary [www.independent.co.uk]

25 days ago