Ricky Gervais has revealed he turned down an offer to host a new version of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.The documentary series was previously hosted by Paul O’Grady, who died aged 67 in March earlier this year.
The show’s eleventh season, which aired posthumously, came to an end in August.According to The Sun, a remake of the show is currently in pre-production, with Gervais, Amanda Holden and Martin Clunes touted as frontrunners to take over hosting duties.Following the reports, Gervais has since taken his name out of the running, confirming on X that he turned down an offer by ITV bosses.In response to a fan who shared the rumours, Gervais wrote: “It’s true that I was asked but I said no I’m afraid.
Just too busy.”It's true that I was asked but I said no I'm afraid. Just too busy.— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) October 23, 2023Gervais is currently on tour with his stand-up show Armageddon, with gigs scheduled in Brighton, Bristol and London before the end of the year.
His comedy-drama After Life came to an end after three seasons last year.Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, where For The Love Of Dogs is filmed, recently announced its veterinary hospital will be named after O’Grady.
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