Ricky Gervais Wins First Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
Los Angeles, February 2026 – British comedian Ricky Gervais has officially joined the ranks of Grammy-winning comics, securing his first-ever award for Best Comedy Album with his latest stand-up special, Armageddon.
After years of nominations, Gervais finally took home the coveted prize at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held at the Crypto.com Arena. His album, based on the widely acclaimed Netflix special, tackled everything from cancel culture to the absurdities of modern life in his signature unapologetic style.
Taking the stage to accept the award, Gervais delivered a characteristically sarcastic speech. “A Grammy? I knew my time would come—just had to wait for all the legends to die off,” he quipped, earning laughter from the audience. “Thanks to Netflix for giving me a platform, and thanks to everyone who got offended—it only made the show more popular.”
Gervais’ Armageddon tour, which sold out arenas worldwide, was praised for its sharp humor and fearless social commentary. Critics called it one of his best works since Humanity, which was nominated but didn’t win in 2022.
With this Grammy win, Gervais adds another accolade to his impressive career, already boasting multiple Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Emmys. Fans are now left wondering: will he aim for an EGOT next?
