Ricky Gervais has called for celebrities to be banned from the Queen’s New Years Honours list this year in favour of NHS workers fighting on the coronavirus frontlines. The After Life star has been vocal in his support of the healthcare service during the pandemic and feels they should receive more recognition for bravely putting their own lives at risk to save others.
During an interview with Christian O’Connell’s radio show in Australia this month, Ricky stated: ‘I never want anyone to complain about the NHS again, or nurses or doctors or anyone on the front line. ‘We’ve got to remember we clapped for them and that should always be there.’ He added: ‘The New Years Honours list should not go to celebrities this year.