4 Controversial Award Show Hosts

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By Amrisha Sharma

Friday, January 13, 2012, 12:24

Hosts add a spark to the award shows. The entertainment from the hosts make award shows interesting and filled with fun. But there are few controversial hosts who spoil the image of celebs attending the function and also build criticism. So, who are the most controversial award show host? Check out...

4 most controversial award show hosts:

Ricky Gervais: The Golden Globe Award Show host for 2011 has been criticized for his jokes on celebs at the show. Ricky Gervais, comedian, actor, director, radio presenter, musician and writer, is the first British to host Golden Globe Awards in 14 years. Last year, the host's one liner jokes on celebrities gathered criticism and anger.

Russell Brand: The British comedian gathered attention with his controversial jokes on high profiled celebrities at MTV Music Awards, 2008. Russell Brand's jokes on celebs attending the function and a one liner joke on then President George Bush made him counted as the most controversial host at award shows. He even got life threats from viewers for his comments. Russell Brand is the spouse of American Singer Katy Perry and the couple has recently filed divorce.

David Letterman: The host of 67th Academy Awards has been criticized for his hosting skills! According to the critics, David Letterman gathered attention for his irreverent style and for undermining the traditional standards and glamor of the award show.

Chris Rock: The American comedian is regarded as one of the most controversial award show host. Chris with his opening line "Welcome to the 77th and LAST Academy Awards!" gathered criticism. Pretending to not recognize Jude Law by saying “Who is this guy?" which displeased the Oscar audience, celebrities and officials.

These are the most controversial award show hosts who have been criticized for their one liner jokes and comments. These hosts however helped channels make more than expected business with TRPs.