Comedian Ricky Gervais has made it clear he is not a fan of people who are moaning during the coronavirus lockdown.
The 58-year-old star believes that celebrities, including himself, should not be complaining about being placed on lockdown.
Ricky went on to say that he doesn’t want Brits to moan about the current welfare state or medical staff following their astonishing work during the global pandemic.
Speaking to The Sun, the former Golden Globes host said: “These people are doing 14-hour shifts and not complaining. Wearing masks, and being left with sores, after risking their own health and their families’ health selflessly.
Ricky hit out at people who have moaned during the lockdown (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
“But then I see someone complaining about being in a mansion with a swimming pool. And, you know, honestly, I just don’t want to hear it.”
However, he went on to joke that he himself rarely leaves his London home and that there is always “too much booze in the house”.
Star of The Office, Ricky grew up with his dad being a labourer and surrounded by care workers in his family.
The star went on to say that he only came into money when he hit his 50s (Image: WireImage)
His savage comments come after Sam Smith filmed themselves in tears as they isolated at their home worth £12 million.
The Writings On The Wall singer faced backlash following their outpour.
Good Morning Britain’sPiers Morgan tweeted: “Get a grip, the lot of you. This is a war, not an Instagram story op,” after exclaiming that Sam was a “celebrity attention-seeking b******t”.
His rant comes after Sam Smith broke down in tears during the lockdown at their luxury London home (Image: samsmith/Instagram)
Ricky currently lives in the leafy North London suburb, Hampstead, in a home worth a staggering £10.6 million but has always appreciated his roots growing up.
“I was born in the beginning of the Sixties in Battle Hospital in Reading. And that should have been an omen.
“Having gone by the title, I should have known life was going to be a struggle. And it was — I was the fourth child of an immigrant labourer.”
He added: “I had no money growing up, I didn’t have any until I was 40. But I still had everything. My mum, she gardened, she grew, she cooked, she sewed, she knitted, she decorated, she did everything she could.
“And she gave me everything I wanted except money. I also realised growing up that all the best things were free – friends, nature, learning and healthcare. And that’s why I gladly pay my taxes. And that’s why I clap the NHS.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
