delivered a shock two-word response to fans who want him to host .
The acclaimed comedian, 64, has famously hosted the five times, with his last stint being in 2020.
Gervais's brutal mocking of '' Hollywood as well as his refusal to 'pander to the 200 egos in the room' gained him popularity with viewers at home.
And on Sunday, Gervais set the record straight on if he would ever consider taking over from Conan O'Brien as host of the Academy Awards.
Gervais did so while replying to a tweet encouraging X users to 'repost' if they 'wish @rickygervais was hosting the #Oscars tonight.'
The fan's tweet included a full-length clip of Gervais's viral 2020 Golden Globes opening monologue, where he skewered A-lister egos and even made a jab about the Epstein list.
After catching wind of the tweet, Gervais bluntly replied, 'F*** that!' followed by a laughing-crying emoji.
Ricky Gervais delivered a shock two-word response to fans who want him to host the 2026 Oscars; seen hosting the Golden Globes in 2020
After seeing fans on social media wanting him to be the host of the 2026 ceremony, Gervais bluntly replied, 'F*** that!' followed by a laughing-crying emoji
Gervais first served as Golden Globes host in 2010 and remained in the role for three consecutive years.
He was asked back again in 2016 and he hosted for a final time four years later in 2020.
Gervais has famously hosted the Golden Globes five times, with his last stint being in 2020' seen at the 2020 ceremony
Conan O'Brien, 62, is returning to host the show for a second consecutive year on Sunday night;
Sinners star Michael B. Jordan faces a stacked Best Actor category, competing against fellow nominees (Marty Supreme), Leonardo (One Battle After Another), (Blue Moon), and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent).
