Ricky Gervais Refuses to Give Up Eating or Drinking to Lose Weight

Jimmy wants to talk about Ricky Gervais' Netflix movie David Brent: Life on the Road, but Ricky is distracted by the pounds he's packed on lately.
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Ricky Gervais Refuses to Give Up Eating or Drinking to Lose Weight
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[@awatson22]

I love how Ricky just takes over interviews.

[@blazejefferson]

A Watson I'm curious to see Ricky Gervais and Norm MacDonald together in an interview because of it.

[@williamcraig8268]

Blaze Jefferson I wanna see Ricky and Jeff Golblum together on Conan

[@harvardkarbodie]

Now there's a thought.

[@powil4ss]

he was doing a sketch from his stand-up.. it was the point to take over and do the sketch to advertise it.

[@Travers95]

That's cause Fallon is no match to him...

[@unlimited1652]

The only guest Jimmy can't interrrupt.

[@luvyou-baby]

yeag.. and also Russell brand . jimmy cant stand him, cuz he just keeps talking fast

[@luvyou-baby]

***** i love that about him, im always disappointed when they dont get to say everything they wanted

[@fahadalsanea2573]

FREDERICO CRISÓSTOMO Barreto and bill burr

[@Red10Ferrari]

and bill burr

[@konstanzefaust9983]

Conan seems to like him, though ;).

[@deepu_btbx]

it all went downhill from "you look great"

[@Kattungi]

*triggered* :D

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

Well, it went on a side track. But Ricky Gervais is all about exploring side tracks anyway.

[@spero360]

Deepu Jacob uphill*

[@trinawize461]

+You Tried It! Nah, not scripted: just Ricky being Ricky.

[@JoeyWillenbucher]

You Tried It! Not scripted just a planned bit

[@the_dead_poet7829]

Ricky is UK's gift to the world.

[@the_dead_poet7829]

Donald is US's. 😞

[@ExternalTooth]

the_dead_poet Speak for yourself and America's minority.

[@father748]

U ain't seen karl

[@valfardskrigare9407]

Colonization is UK's gift to the world.

[@janreinkens681]

...And Canada's

[@charmainepastie4656]

"I look great? Is that sarcasm?" ME

[@emmettdonkeydoodle6230]

Charmaine Pastie I see what u mean

[@RehamTaay]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tedy_bu3088]

Same

[@corneelmeyer7674]

Fishing for compliments

[@firstnamelastname-vt6et]

🎣

[@Mariana-qt1qh]

Jimmy: You look great Ricky: *starts rambling*

[@eddiexjunior]

Reminds me of that one XFM podcast where Steve asked Karl how he met his girlfriend, and his answer was like two minutes long and had nothing to do with it 😂

[@MC-qc9iz]

MOOD

[@ghost_emoji]

​@@eddiexjunior LMAO

[@claudiap.6838]

We just found out how jimmy's real laugh sounds: There is no sound.

[@iDream60]

Ikr

[@fetB]

troof

[@fetB]

No, he's usually overcompensating cause hes bad at interviews. Or so he thinks, which is why he is over the top nice to the guest telling them, _they_ love them so much and you know the "fake laugh". He's filling time. Beautiful thing here is, Ricky doesnt let him. He's topping Jimmy, so Jimmy doesnt feel awkward asking stupid/rehearsed questions. Jimmy should do skits and other comedy stuff at which he is good at.

[@coreyvanschaik8581]

He was shit at skits in SNL as well, watch any of them. Can't contain his 'laughter'

[@julietac298]

Ana Luisa Lima you topped this video!!! well done ahah!! x

[@MrNotThatFamous]

he is so darn charismatic

[@MurrayHerts]

He has been using these jokes for years so he has had a while to perfect it

[@96Caleb96]

These "facts"

[@mariaferensztajn2145]

I love that man.

[@yomarnt]

Charisma 100

[@Denis-89]

For once I wouldn't mind listen to someone who goes on and on and never getting to the point!

[@novinophobic5995]

jajceboy then you should listen to his podcasts

[@911shan]

jajceboy lol listen to Bill Burr too then. That guy is fabulous

[@ibieiniid4240]

There's only one name you need to know then. Norm. Macdonald. The king.

[@joebrokenstrang3711]

ibieiniid Anywise...

[@philphil6405]

You should listen to a nice man called Karl Pilkington

[@BlimpMcGee]

That's how you interview Ricky, you just let him talk

[@itsalexxx]

Or that's how you shut up Jimmy...

[@cjwoderstruck425]

"What's the point in living longer when you're sober"

[@larasophia5422]

cjwonderstruck25 the words i live by

[@jeanettebiermann1890]

Yes, amen, and good night...!! Lol

[@anthonydowling3356]

@Chokwe Is that what you imagine ? Sounds like it .

[@filipzawistowski4390]

@Chokwe Alcohol is great, don't be a loser.

[@heklaeir]

"What's the point in living longer if you're sober?" - Rickey Gervais New motto honestly😂😂

[@lisamari941]

I’m here for a good time, not a long time, cheers 🍻

[@purpledodecahedron7169]

@@lisamari941 hell yeah!!!!

[@localreviews8516]

Is he wrong though?

[@will9001asd]

@@lisamari941 but in reality we're here for an undeterminable amount of very mediocre time 😂😂

[@TriHard7]

Lmao he had some stuff he needed to get off his chest lol

[@ashleydouthwaite9646]

He really did yh

[@Fyrecide]

Not really. These are just skits / portions of his old stand-up routine, which he normally doesn't do but I guess he wanted to take it easy and not have to riff the whole interview like he usually does...

[@montitaz]

Fyrecide. Agreed. Most of his rambling was from his "Fame" show. But hey, who would bother to think of new stuff for a lame guy like Fallon? He surely knows shit about a show of more than 10 years ago.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

@@Fyrecide Theres a joke from his first stand up DVD which was around 2003 or so.

[@Fyrecide]

@@DavidOakesMusic More than just 1 joke. There's entire bits from "Fame". They're just trimmed down for time.

[@D.M.S.]

How Jimmy just gives up.

[@captainfalse]

love how his eyes somehow slowly start to look dead-er

[@ghost_emoji]

​@@captainfalse lmao

[@NimaFrost]

"Obese was the polite word we invented so we didn't have to say fat little fuck". Ricky Gervais 2017

[@elgatocapibara]

"You look great!" "I look great? Is that sarcasm? You know this is the thing with..." *procedes to speak non stop for 5 minutes*

[@iksigrek5084]

First one with the guest being able to say more than one sentence

[@StayFrost224]

That awkward moment when the better Golden Globes host is a guest on your show...

[@AqibA.C.]

And all it started with was a "You look great." Man, Ricky Gervais is great.

[@JammyH93]

Love how Ricky doesn't play to Jimmies ''every guest is amazing'' bullshit. Absolutely owned that interview

[@bradwright9477]

The best and worst Golden Globe hosts ever in the same room lol

[@firstnamelastname6016]

Does Jimmy even count as a Golden Globes host? Can’t we just forget?

[@gabb05]

I LOVE how he went in there with the mentality of, "im not gonna answer a single thing jimmy asks" hahaha

[@Arohlonem]

So glad he didnt let Jimmy talk

[@JoseReyes-tu9hx]

.

[@3ADWOLF]

"Obese was the polite word we invented so we didn't have to say fat little fucker" lol. Ricky Gervais, speaking the truth since day one.

[@clothilde1623]

Jimmy's face when Ricky drops the f-bomb. We non-Americans will never, ever understand why US _late night_ television has to be censored for language. I remember watching an episode of Jimmy Kimmel's _late night_ show where a wee kid spelled-out a swear word. It went as follows: "S-h-i-BLEEEEEP". Wtf...?? Surely such needless censorship is more offensive to an audience of adults than a 'bad word' not even being said?? I know most of you must find it utterly ridiculous and patronising. You have my sympathies. To any Americans here who _are_ offended by swear words being spelled - never ever come to Europe. Your heads will explode.

[@AwalAhmadFadhillah]

K

[@NellieKAdaba]

Because of kids in the US that's why they censor it and also because not everyone likes bad words.

[@michelle-hu9qf]

Nellie K. Adaba wow it's like there aren't kids in europe, where curses aren't bleeped. what kind of point are you making lmfao

[@GuessTechSports]

RIght.. but let's take UK citizens/people/kids and adults and compare their manners, personality, etc to Americans and what do you get? Basically the result is 100% proof that Britain's allowance of 'adult' language after 9pm on any channel has ZERO negative effect compared to the US's censorship. You see when things are taken away, prohibited, made illegal, whatever.. people become curious about them... people want to do them MORE (esp. kids) .. it creates a problem .. it doesn't prevent it. We have attempted, in vain, to shelter basically every generation thus far in America.

[@JD-jl4yy]

Nellie K. Adaba wtf? So if some people don't like something we should just ban it? Great idea.

[@jeffyfarhad8741]

it's the longest time i've seen jimmy shut up and listen to someone

[@Abbekej]

If you're giving the same compliments to Dwayne Johnson and Ricky Gervais, then you know you're a bad host.. Jimmy deserved Rickys brutal honesty.

[@mariav9445]

Don't ban the word, just go for a run.

[@WarwickYT]

I love how Jimmy has completely lost control after his opening question.

[@AlainBruno]

This guy is so real.

[@AntiDot43]

I appreciate his honesty.

[@16annia]

Ricky Gervais is a good actor.

[@ryandcranchdel7046]

i agree

[@ripmyheadof]

Alain Bruno Check out Bill Burr on Conan. You'll find this lame.

[@Agirl-su5os]

Says the guy with like 10 abs

[@kbrooksie7232]

this is the most real interview i've ever seen... like it feels like they're just two friends who are talking over a pint, no thoughts about parties or money etc., its so refreshing.

[@atyourservice]

Since most of Gervais' ranting was litterally material from his stand-up show I'm guessing they (loosely) planned for this to happen ;) I could be wrong though, but I'm pretty sure.

[@JayWelton92]

It annoys me when people say "I'm just big boned" Have you ever seen a fat skeleton?

[@neen42]

Bones really aren't that heavy. A larger bone structure only accounts for an extra 5-10 lbs.

[@beanie5851]

Normal Misha I would care because you are Godzilla

[@hazel5634]

I think it has more to do with frame, some people just have a naturally small frame, they can be fat or skinny, and the same for broader frames

[@ilniailnia7864]

why does it annoy you?

[@patriotfromtexas7384]

😂😂😂👍 Lmao greetings from Texas 🇺🇸 🙋🏼‍♀️ MAGA 2020!!!

[@NoHairD0ntCare]

He was pissing Jimmy off. LOL.

[@gallahad27]

Poor interviewer, Ricky correctly ignored him and took over.

[@ISirSmoke]

4:20 Gervais swears, Fallon says "That's not good", then looks towards someone who is probably signaling to stop the interview, Fallon nods and quickly ends the segment.

[@kellyyyy91]

Hahahahahaha I'm cracking up 😂

[@danielmarkov6593]

Let’s not forget that this interview started with: “you look great “

[@tediousmaximus1067]

"I just want to be drunk all the time" That's my life motto!

[@louiserawle8999]

He is not only hysterically funny he is right in most of what he says..He is totally unique a joy

[@Daaell]

This is a prime example why Jimmy is just a clown behind the desk and not a TALK SHOW HOST. The moment something is not scripted he fells apart.

[@kristenf8335]

Yes!

[@MelaniaCrow]

That was part of the script.

[@Thecrazyraven.]

Letterman would have went back and forth with Ricky laughing the whole time but Jimmy is like an awkward child

[@mete1099]

Try CONAN and the guy with the snake mug

[@lisamari941]

Yeah I never understood why he was given this job, he’s a terrible interviewer. He was even terrible at SNL, but then again so was almost everyone else from the 2000s to present.

[@anzourghokeh4935]

"Kids who are as wide as they are tall" that cracked me hard..

[@emmae9339]

He's so brutally honest I love him

[@pjj9491]

Ricky needs to take over this show....he would be hilarious...is hilarious

[@RH-tv9hk]

Love these two together. Ricky was on Jimmy's show a few days ago (early May 2020.) Ricky said he hates games but he did one for Jimmy. I think Ricky genuinely likes Jimmy and Jimmy appreciates Ricky

[@barbrasmith1437]

I would love to spend the day with Ricky and Jane. I can only imagine a funny day start to finish. Wishing you both all the best.

[@ghostspectre1861]

Gervais schooling Fallon on how to be "off the cuff". Genius.

[@GTanya07]

my problem is either i hate diet or i love food too much

[@lievenvanloo6011]

probably both

[@TonyEnglandUK]

Don't type with your mouth full.

[@Alirezarz62]

I also hate working out

[@audiotinker]

I love you Ricky. 😂

[@Victoria44568]

I love that Jimmy just let Ricky go on a full on rant about everything 😂

[@normagruden]

I am absolutely hopelessly undeniably in love with this man

[@stevesmith9994]

and legend says jimmy has never said the words "you look great" ever again

[@sissi8610]

2.15: "Especially these days, I want to be drunk ALL THE TIME". God bless him, I don't feel so guilty now. Totally agree.

[@laylaxx2585]

_every Ricky interview turns into full on stand up_

[@darthmarticusLFC]

That fat speech uses a lot of meterial he's said before, I recognise almsot all of it

[@HABO2210]

yeah, but he didn't use it on Fallon's show. And that material is perfect for his pc special little snowflakes kind of show

[@TorIverWilhelmsen]

In a world where thin-skinned conservatives lose their shit over booing and whine that the theater should be a "safe space", shut the fuck up about "PC".

[@PotterKid183]

Luke Foord yeah, I'm pretty sure the routine was in GTA 4 as well.

[@JimmyStruthers1000]

Luke Foord lol comedians tend to use their own material time and time again.. I don't think there's one that doesn't, so the fact you've heard this before shouldn't shock anyone

[@WickedWolverine]

yeah felt a little contrived as well. but hes still awesoooome

[@kathireichholf]

So awesome to see that jimmy is genuine laughing when ricky is on the show 👏🏼😂

[@dimitreze]

Jimmy got called out on his bulshit talk.

[@purple2275]

“Ya know what I mean”!! Never gets old old!!!!

[@sweou]

i can definitely see gervais becoming (more of) a hilarious grumpy old comedian

[@hellonun92]

Best interview I have watched on Jimmy's channel

[@JT-xo8xi]

Jimmy Fallon: You look great! Ricky Gervais: *Goes on a 5 minute rant*

[@cozywithsarkozy9206]

"i just want to drink all the time..." me too Ricky

[@anditnugee2362]

it's weird seeing him not wearing the black t-shirt

[@furryurry]

Ricky comes to Fallon's show: "Welcome to my show Jimmy!"

[@MrOneeyedpete]

That was too short, I could listen to him for hours. Guess I know what my next KZbin binge will be lol.

[@eleighgirl9312]

This was the closest to a Johnny Carson interview Jimmy will ever get and it wasn’t by his choice. Ricky is the genuine article. I miss the days when you actually got to understand who the celebrities were by actually listening to them talk. Everything now is so overwhelmingly rehearsed or scripted. This was actually quite refreshing to watch.

[@ghanembelgacem8700]

"Truth doesn't hurt. Whatever it is" - Ricky fucking Gervais.

[@Whlman213]

3:01 - Jimmy is so regretting saying anything about how Ricky looked.

[@marymad7006]

Best comedian ever!! He never fails to amaze me or to crack me up

[@oliverholmes-gunning5372]

"What's the point in living longer if you're sober?" And, just like that, Ricky has summed up my life philosophy

[@elliotdobson7996]

One of the one times I believe Jimmy was actually laughing

[@chulbulpandeyab]

2:57 I love how the audience starts laughing even before he began his story

[@yemyem794]

It's a way you know top successful storytellers/comedians. I remember Rowan Atkinson just standing in front of a crowd once and before he started his performance or spoke a word, the crowd had already started laughing. I think that's the peak of comedic success.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Ricky is the best comedian in the world, and it's because he is so genuin and honest -He doesn't give a flying f*** about the PC Hollywood! Also, he is a damn good singer and composer. The songs on "Life On The Road" are legit and his voice sounds good too ;)

[@katiezee2]

"When people say 'you drink too much, you should give it up'-- well that just doesn't make any sense" hahahaha

[@leanakazadi]

I love that jimmy never really started the interview and Ricky just kept rolling

[@gaby5254]

Ricky is the best! I could listen to him talking nonesense for hours.

[@Pumpkin0_0]

He's my favorite comedian of dark humor of all time! xD

[@linda6987]

Love Ricky, love Jimmy - what a great duo! Thank you for the share! ❤️

[@kathleenwoolever1547]

Ricky is so honest and totally funny! Love him!!!

[@tomasvn09]

Ricky Gervais you are awesome :D

[@YNJ2011]

Ricky should be a talk show host

[@TruDis01]

Limpy Dimpy He'd never let his guests talk

[@theklaus7436]

He is the funniest man and maybe even so skilled social, very good arguments ,very smart and a gift to us. Thank you

[@konstanzefaust9983]

It's "The Tonight Show with Ricky Gervais" this night. Love it.

[@Its-Just-Gizmo]

3:01 the face of a man with instant regret.

[@aristoteles6265]

This Ricky guy is pretty funny. I hope he makes it onto the big stages in the near future!

[@theresiabrandl8131]

"This Ricky guy" is on the big stages for years, were have you been all that time?

[@aristoteles6265]

Hae-jin Baek Just a joke.

[@theresiabrandl8131]

The "!" made it so real, good job

[@agnieszka9954]

"what's the point in living longer when you're sober" GENIUS

[@firstlast9846]

*Jimmy searching his desk* for his Grandpa’s Service Revolver to get out of that interview

[@sophiejestadt8184]

he’s literally my spirit animal

[@mubblemann]

More people need to be this honest. To much ass kissing in society today.

[@abidanielson2747]

Normal Misha ahahaha r u 8

[@CheerfullyCynical829]

I bet Ricky would LOVE to be lean, ripped and getting tons of hot female attention like Brad Pitt or Christian Bale, but the fish 'n chips, and pizza, and Yorkshire puddings are just too delicious for him to give up. Also, he seems to be genetically prone to gaining weight easily, and has a slow metabolism, unlike a lucky fucker like Brad Pitt with a gifted racecar metabolism. Some folks are just lucky and some just ain't.

[@rtaylor565]

Ricky is 100% on my ultimate dinner party guests

[@EvilTwin123]

Ricky finds humor in the moments before a flushing. He's that good 😂

[@phamptom]

WOW! He didn't let Jimmy talk he just broke a Guiness Record or sumthin! #legend

[@emilym1625]

jimmy was pissed at the end. lol

[@dearmakeupdiary]

I love how Jimmy can’t get to interrupt Ricky! 😆 My new hero!

[@FEARisCOLD]

I love that he talks truth about himself. If most of us were like this things would be so much easier.

[@michaelmyers4847]

0:05 end of interview.

[@phez.9062]

Jimmy wants to laugh at everything but you can tell he's being told not to

[@scottmcrob]

Haha love the fact he doesn't even plug Life On The Road & just goes off on a tangent. Very funny man.

[@Purrpearlawesomeness]

He takes over a conversation but not in an annoying, self-absorbed way I love it

[@mydadisbald9175]

Ricky alongside Jeremy Clarkson, Hammond and May are the UK’s gift to the rest of the world 🇬🇧

[@blairmettam7642]

One of the funniest men on the planet meets Jimmy Fallon

[@shlokahuja8788]

Jimmy: you look great Ricky: *and I took that personally*

[@oscarpye8151]

Don’t ban the word, go for a run 😂😂