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  "textContent": "\n\n\nRicky Gervais has declared he hopes to avoid television appearances and press interviews altogether as he attempts to build a direct relationship with fans online.\n\nThe comedian shared the remarks in a candid Instagram video on Thursday while encouraging followers to subscribe to his growing YouTube channel.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nMr Gervais explained that expanding his online audience would allow him to promote projects directly to viewers rather than appearing on television programmes.\n\n“The reason I want to build up a following and subscribe on YouTube is so I never have to do another press interview or go on telly and have to put on trousers to promote my stuff,” he said.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe After Life creator suggested speaking directly to fans online felt more natural than traditional publicity appearances.\n\n“That’s the idea. So I can come here for a chat. I can answer your questions… I want to deal directly with you,” he told followers.\n\nMr Gervais also joked about struggling to read comments during a recent livestream, admitting he may finally need glasses.\n\n“I should wear glasses. Even if I try on other people’s glasses, they make my sight slightly better,” he quipped.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe comedian then launched into a rant about how artificial intelligence is being used on social media, saying he was already frustrated by fake clips circulating online.\n\n“I’m sick of AI already. Well, not AI — I’m sick of the witless t***s who tweet these s****y little fake things like a fake bit of war or a fake mugging,” he said.\n\nMr Gervais also used the video to promote his current stand-up warm-up shows, which he is performing in smaller venues ahead of a larger tour.\n\nHe said audiences attending the intimate gigs get to see new material being tested live.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * BBC delights Traitors fans with future reveal but divides viewers over controversial format change\n  * Brenda Blethyn and co-star reveal 'romantic' moment they finally met on Channel 4 set\n  * Ellie Goulding shares adorable name of newborn with fresh update days after welcoming second child\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n“I’m doing warm ups at the moment… mainly Leicester Square Theatre, 400 seats, £17,” he explained.\n\n“It’s my favourite bit… you get to see me scrambling around, failing in real time.”\n\nThe comedian ended the video by thanking fans for following him and encouraging them to subscribe to his YouTube channel as he continues building his online presence.\n\nFans of the comedian were quick to share their reactions in the comments section of the video.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>  View this post on Instagram \n>\n> A post shared by Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais)\n\n“I feel like I’m FaceTiming my dad… love it Rick… don’t think you’ll have any trouble growing your YT subs,” one fan wrote, while another penned: “Consider it done!”\n\nA third viewer joked about finding comfort in the comedian’s posts.\n\n“You bring me joy, which I desperately need living in the hellscape formerly known as The United States of America,” they said.\n\nHowever, some fans admitted they would be disappointed if Mr Gervais stopped appearing on television altogether.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n“I love when you do interviews though. You on Graham Norton is always the best!” one viewer wrote.\n\nMr Gervais' video came just hours before his long-term partner, Jane Fallon, shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page that she has been diagnosed with cancer.\n\nIn a lengthy statement, she said in part: \"So... I thought I should post something as I’ve had a few people notice I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately.\n\n\"About a month ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer - very early stage thankfully & the prognosis is excellent.\"\n\nShe continued: \"My surgery is scheduled for the week after next and I just want to get it over with now.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards:The GB News Editorial Charter **",
  "title": "Ricky Gervais says he ‘doesn’t want to go on telly again’ hours before partner shares cancer diagnosis"
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