Ricky Gervais leaves Bob Geldof seething with BRUTAL swipe at his looks live on The One Show as fans...

On Monday night, Ricky Gervais had the audience of The One Show laughing out loud with a playful dig at fellow guest Bob Geldof.

The 63-year-old comedian used his signature sharp humor to make fun of the 73-year-old musician, who replied with a chilly reaction.

Ricky shared with Alex Jones and Angellica Bell how he began his journey in comedy, but he couldn't help but make a light-hearted joke about Bob's appearance.

The star from The Office remarked, "The people who make you laugh the most aren’t usually professional comics; they’re your grandfather or your friend. You find them funny because you really know them.”

I was always goofing off and being a bit of a troublemaker at school. It never crossed my mind that I could pursue this as a career until I hit around 37.

I lost my job, so I decided to give myself six months to try something new, and it actually turned out well.

On Monday night, Ricky Gervais had The One Show audience in fits of laughter with a playful remark aimed at his fellow guest Bob Geldof.

The 63-year-old comedian used his typical sharp humor to take aim at the 73-year-old musician, who responded rather coldly to the jibe.

Ricky shared with hosts Alex Jones and Angellica Bell how he began his comedy journey, but he also took the chance to make a light-hearted joke about Bob's appearance.

Ricky remarked, "I could be dozing off in a car right now, you know what I mean?" Then he gestured towards Bob and joked, "Just like him. But everything turned out fine in the end."

As Angellica, taken aback, buried her face in her hands, Bob shot Ricky a cold stare, prompting the actor to break out in laughter.

With a laugh, he gave the Boomtown Rats star a playful pat on the knee and joked, "It's a bit intimidating when he gives me that look. This guy has a lot of influence."

Viewers at home couldn't contain their laughter at the hilarious scene and took to social media to share their thoughts on Bob's reaction. Many noted that he seemed neither 'impressed' nor 'amused.'

They noted: "Ricky Gervais is in for it after this. Bob Geldof doesn't seem very impressed; he simply expresses his thoughts. It was so hilarious that I was laughing uncontrollably."

Bob seems really upset; if expressions could be lethal, he'd be dangerous. Ricky G manages to share the truth with a touch of humor, which is quite admirable. He’s incredibly funny.

Picture this: you walk into a TV show completely unaware and suddenly find yourself in the presence of Gervais. It's like facing the ultimate challenge. And whatever you do, don't rile up Geldof, especially not on a Monday!

"Absolutely hilarious! I caught this tonight, and the chemistry between them was fantastic. I wouldn't be surprised if they team up for something soon. He’s such a playful character, isn't he?!"

Ricky remarked, "I could be stuck sleeping in a car right now, you get what I'm saying?" then he gestured toward Bob and joked, "Like him. But everything turned out great in the end."

Bob shot Ricky a fierce look, which made the actor laugh out loud and give him a playful pat on the knee. He joked, "It’s pretty intimidating when he stares at me like that. This guy has a lot of influence!"

"Fantastic - Bob was dissatisfied; Bob wasn't impressed at all. I really enjoyed that from Ricky Gervais; It makes sense why he dreads Mondays!"

His expression! He didn’t think it was funny at all; typical of him. It made me laugh. Whether you’re a fan or not, Ricky Gervais’s jab at Bob Geldof is pure brilliance.

This follows Bob's announcement that he has contacted Ed Sheeran regarding the backlash surrounding the new Band Aid charity single, but he is still waiting for a response to arrange a conversation.

The co-author of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" revealed that he reached out to the pop star behind "Shape Of You," who has expressed opposition to a new recording for the song's 40th anniversary.

Ed, 33, stated last week that he would have rather not had his singing from a 2014 recording included in the new version that came out this week.

Bob has been standing up for the song in response to criticism that it encourages 'pity over collaboration' and reinforces negative stereotypes about Africa.

Other musicians have spoken out against Ed amid the growing dispute, with Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet advising him to 'keep quiet.' However, Bob indicated today that he would prefer to have a friendly 'discussion' with the younger artist instead.

Trevor Horn, who produced the new 40th anniversary edition and was also behind the original single back in 1984, has reacted to Ed's comments made on Instagram last week.

Viewers tuning in from home couldn't contain their laughter at the hilarious moment, quickly flocking to social media to share their thoughts on Bob's response, noting that he appeared neither 'impressed' nor 'entertained.'

A tragic famine in Ethiopia motivated Bob to create Band Aid in 1984. He collaborated with Midge Ure, the lead singer of Ultravox, to write the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and subsequently organized the Live Aid concerts held in July 1985 to raise funds for the cause.

However, the song has faced criticism for encouraging feelings of sympathy instead of collaboration, while also perpetuating negative stereotypes about Africa.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has criticized the reissue of the anniversary, stating that it brings attention back to the country's tragic past when over a million people faced starvation.

The recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize acknowledged that the initial single released in 1984 had good intentions, but criticized it for promoting what he referred to as overly simplistic and dehumanizing stories.

Last week, Ed expressed his dissatisfaction with the inclusion of his vocals in the upcoming rerecording that will be officially released this Friday.

He mentioned that he would have 'politely turned down' the request to reuse his input from the 30th anniversary project in 2014. This is similar to what other critics, such as Lily Allen and Damon Albarn, have done in the past.

Ed shared that his worries about the song were influenced by comments from his friend Fuse ODG, a rapper from London with Ghanaian roots.

Fuse ODG, whose real name is Nana Richard Abiona, spoke up last week when he released a response titled "We Know It's Christmas." In his message, he called on the BBC to refrain from promoting the song.

This follows Bob's announcement that he has contacted Ed Sheeran regarding the backlash against the new Band Aid charity single, although he is still waiting for a conversation (as seen in the photo from the 2014 recording).

Ed, 33, shared last week that he wished his singing from a 2014 recording hadn't been included in the new version that came out this week (shown in the photo from May).

Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has criticized the re-release of the anniversary for bringing back painful memories of the country’s past, particularly the time when over a million people suffered from starvation.

Ed first appeared on the 2014 version of the song, joining artists like Sting and Harry Styles to help raise funds for the Ebola relief efforts.

Last Sunday, Ed shared on his Instagram stories, "I wasn’t asked for my permission regarding the new Band Aid 40 release, and if I had the option, I would have graciously chosen not to allow my vocals to be used."

Ten years later, my perspective on the story surrounding this has evolved, and @fuseodg has expressed it beautifully. This is merely my personal view, and I hope it reflects a positive outlook for the future. Sending love to everyone! x

Fuse ODG turned down the opportunity to participate in the 2014 remake of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in which Ed was involved.

Last week, the rapper shared on Facebook: "Exactly ten years ago, I turned down Bob Geldof's Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas initiative because I believe it undermines the dignity of African people and undermines our pride and identity under the guise of 'charity'."

On Tuesday's episode of Lorraine, Bob expressed his enthusiasm for engaging in a discussion with Ed, all while highlighting the significant role that the single plays in raising funds for victims of humanitarian disasters who are still in need of food.

When host Lorraine Kelly asked Bob if he found the criticism of Band Aid bothersome, he firmly replied, "Not at all, honestly."

It's important to note that perspectives have evolved over time. Feelings, sensitivities, and viewpoints shift over a span of four decades – and that's just how it is; you can't remain stagnant.

Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG, who was born in London, has criticized the Band Aid charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" He claims that the song portrays African people in a dehumanizing way.

On Tuesday's episode of Lorraine, Bob expressed his willingness to engage in a discussion with Ed. He also highlighted the importance of their single in raising funds to assist victims of humanitarian disasters who are still suffering from hunger.

You need to explore various approaches to tackle these problems and express them in new ways. What we are recognizing here is that none of these discussions would have gained any attention if Band Aid hadn’t been created.

Ed expresses, "This is how I feel at the moment." I’ve reached out to him – he’s a genuinely nice person, very smart, and a significant artist. We’ll have a conversation and come to an agreement or disagreement, but we’ll discuss it together.

We need to have this discussion because it allows us to express our opinions even more passionately. That's my perspective on this matter.

Bob encouraged everyone to buy the new release to support Band Aid's efforts in delivering essential food and aid to those in need. He stated, "It's straightforward: there's a child in need of food, and this record connects the two. If you enjoy the song, please consider purchasing it."

It's a small fragment of rock and roll legacy—get it just for that reason. However, truly grasp this: the instant you acquire this record, you have placed yourself between that meal and a child in need.

I promise you that the money you’ve invested in that track will directly support that meal and that child. Tonight or tomorrow, they will be safer and have a chance to regain their dignity and independence. With that help, they can start to stand on their own again and hopefully begin their path to recovery.