New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- British comedian Ricky Gervais has reignited debate about celebrity activism after the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking aim at award winners who used their acceptance speeches to make political statements.

In a social media post on X shortly after the ceremony, Gervais shared a quote from his 2020 Golden Globes monologue, where he warned performers not to turn awards shows into platforms for political commentary.

In his caption, he wrote, "They're still not listening (sic)," accompanied by a crying‑laughing emoji, suggesting that artists had again ignored his advice.

Gervais's original monologue from Golden Globes 2020 included the line, "If you do win an award tonight, don't use it as a political platform to make ...