Ricky Gervais has made a career out of making folks laugh — from his breakthrough British hit The Office (which spawned the American version) as well as his record-breaking podcast, The Ricky Gervais Show — now he’ll have a chance to do it in front of some of the most accomplished entertainers in Hollywood. The British comedian will host the 67th Annual Golden Globes in January, PEOPLE has confirmed.

Ricky will be the first star to host the Golden Globes telecast since 1995.

“We are delighted to have Ricky Gervais as the host on our show,” said Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Ricky couldn’t be more excited: “Not only is this the biggest Hollywood celebration of the industry, which includes both film and TV, but also an environment where I feel I can get free reign as a host. I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don’t turn down.”

Hilarity ensues–along with talk of necrophelia and pajamas–when British comedian Ricky Gervais shares the screen with longtime Sesame Street resident Elmo. Talk about Cuteness Overload.

Check out this outtakes from Ricky’s interview with my favorite Muppet. The star’s full segment will air when the 40th Season Premiere of Sesame Street airs on public television this November.

Comedian Ricky Gervais and singing superstar Pink have joined forces to star in a new public service announcement for animal rights group PETA.

In the ad, the celebs portray animals who have been skinned for fur and leather goods.

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