After Chris Rock and Will Smith's controversial altercation at the 94th Academy Awards, former Oscars host Ricky Gervais found himself in the conversation of viewers. Following the event at the 2022 Oscars, The Office (UK) star took to Twitter to share his take on the incident.Meanwhile, multiple Oscars 2022 viewers pointed to the English comedian's time as the Golden Globes host, where he outright roasted Hollywood celebrities. Some tweets pointed out that no such conflict happened when Gervais told brutal jokes about many while hosting the show.David Brent Music@DavidBrentMovie“And she's got alopecia. So... not a happy homelife."4:52 AM · Mar 28, 2022216203040“And she's got alopecia. So... not a happy homelife." https://t.co/b1NYWWIncXAs Gervais got pulled into the debate over Rock and Smith's conflict, the British television icon shared a bit from 'The Office (UK)' about alopecia. This was an apparent dig at the incident, which occurred with Rock's joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.How does Ricky Gervais fit into the conversation of Will Smith hitting Chris Rock at the Oscars 2022?Ricky Gervais@rickygervais@Clark1995Clark I'd start with "Hello. I hope this show helps cheer up the ordinary people watching at home. If you’re unemployed for example, take some comfort in the fact that even if you had a job, your salary probably wouldn't be as much as the goody bag all the actors have just been given."10:56 AM · Mar 27, 2022314693737@Clark1995Clark I'd start with "Hello. I hope this show helps cheer up the ordinary people watching at home. If you’re unemployed for example, take some comfort in the fact that even if you had a job, your salary probably wouldn't be as much as the goody bag all the actors have just been given."The 60-year-old comedian and actor is best known for his quirky remarks at award shows and as the British counterpart of Michael Scott in 'The Office (UK).' Gervais had previously hosted the 67th, 68th, 69th, 73rd and 77th Golden Globe Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, as well as in 2020, respectively.During his hosting, Ricky Gervais' monologues included brutal roasts of celebrities present during the events. However, most of them have not caused a physical assault between the comedian and his jokes' targets.Throughout the years, Gervais has been known to make controversial jokes at other celebrities' expense. At the 2016 Golden Globes, the comedian targeted his jokes towards Caitlyn Jenner's transition into a trans woman.Ricky Gervais joked about being nice at the event, saying he had changed. The comedian quickly quipped that he had not changed "as much as Bruce Jenner, obviously — now Caitlyn."He added:"What a year she's had. She became a role model for trans people everywhere, showing great bravery in breaking down barriers and destroying stereotypes. She didn't do a lot for women drivers, but you can't have everything, can you?"At the time, Ricky Gervais received a lot of flak over the joke and was accused of being transphobic. Similarly, in 2010, Gervais took a dig at Angelina Jolie's international adoption of her children and said:"You could be a little Asian child with no possessions and no money. But you could see a picture of Angelina Jolie, and you'd think, 'Mummy!'"Netizens on Twitter dragged Gervais into the conversationRecollecting moments like the aforementioned ones, numerous tweets pointed out that Ricky Gervais never faced such an extreme reaction to his jokes as Chris Rock did on Sunday, March 27.Dr. Jason Johnson@DrJasonJohnsonNo way Will Smith does that to a white comedian. A Bill Burr or Ricky Gervais. He wouldn't have even been able to reach the stage. He definitely would've been asked to leave afterwards. And both of those comedians would be just as likely to make that joke. #Oscar9:13 AM · Mar 28, 2022164431670No way Will Smith does that to a white comedian. A Bill Burr or Ricky Gervais. He wouldn't have even been able to reach the stage. He definitely would've been asked to leave afterwards. And both of those comedians would be just as likely to make that joke. #OscarAshish Chanchlani@ashchanchlaniRicky gervais after watching oscars today :2:54 AM · Mar 28, 2022165935Ricky gervais after watching oscars today : https://t.co/3xHpYgvLqoPURE TITANIUM@titanium_missRicky Gervais offered to host the Oscars tonight for free. I wonder why Hollywood didn’t take him up on it! 🤔11:19 AM · Mar 27, 20222982480Ricky Gervais offered to host the Oscars tonight for free. I wonder why Hollywood didn’t take him up on it! 🤔 https://t.co/hNhUoJKaQqSkye Shead@skye_sheadImagine assaulting someone for doing their literal job which is to tell jokes. All that for what, a tame joke at that. Clown shit. If will smith was bold enough to do that on national TV imagine behind closed doors. Insert profound @rickygervais quote here #Oscar #teamChrisRock4:16 AM · Mar 28, 202298193Imagine assaulting someone for doing their literal job which is to tell jokes. All that for what, a tame joke at that. Clown shit. If will smith was bold enough to do that on national TV imagine behind closed doors. Insert profound @rickygervais quote here #Oscar #teamChrisRock https://t.co/9eXPxqkh80Tailosive Tech@TailosiveTechImagine if Tim Cook went up and slapped Ricky Gervais roasting him at the Oscars9:34 AM · Mar 28, 2022162469Imagine if Tim Cook went up and slapped Ricky Gervais roasting him at the Oscars https://t.co/bXRUtMydjWCheems10 チーズ@BaalDrogoRicky Gervais if he had hosted todays oscars in front of Will Smith3:45 AM · Mar 28, 20221950127Ricky Gervais if he had hosted todays oscars in front of Will Smith https://t.co/V3YsIYboDULaura Jane Grace@LauraJaneGraceNext Oscars I want to see Tom Hanks punch Ricky Gervais9:28 AM · Mar 28, 202228725Next Oscars I want to see Tom Hanks punch Ricky GervaisMark Goldbridge@markgoldbridgeIf they ever get Ricky Gervais hosting the Oscar's he's going to need a World Class back 4 to protect him.3:40 AM · Mar 28, 20225025151If they ever get Ricky Gervais hosting the Oscar's he's going to need a World Class back 4 to protect him.TarquinVasDeferens@TarquinVasNot having Ricky Gervais host the Oscars this year is a real slap in the face.#Oscars #Oscars202210:35 AM · Mar 28, 202284476Not having Ricky Gervais host the Oscars this year is a real slap in the face.#Oscars #Oscars2022We’ll Never Die 🇾🇪🇾🇪🇾🇪@glazerscashcowWhat Will Smith did was over the top, if he has a problem approach Chris Rock after the show. Ultimately, it’s a bloody joke. @rickygervais would have left the Emmys in a wheelchair if everyone took his jokes seriously #Oscars2:14 AM · Mar 28, 202263941What Will Smith did was over the top, if he has a problem approach Chris Rock after the show. Ultimately, it’s a bloody joke. @rickygervais would have left the Emmys in a wheelchair if everyone took his jokes seriously #Oscars https://t.co/7f9LSxfbshJayJay@JayJay91341991Will Smith is an absolute grub. Didn’t see people running up and punching Ricky Gervais in the face when he was roasting them at the Oscars. Will Smith is an attention seeking narcissist and his temper tantrum was that of a five year old. Embarrassing. #Oscars11:55 AM · Mar 28, 20222027151Will Smith is an absolute grub. Didn’t see people running up and punching Ricky Gervais in the face when he was roasting them at the Oscars. Will Smith is an attention seeking narcissist and his temper tantrum was that of a five year old. Embarrassing. #OscarsExistential Comics@existentialcomsThe person who really comes out looking bad in this Will Smith situation is Ricky Gervais. That dude tried to be as edgy as possible at the Oscars for years and never managed to get a single person to slap him.Loser.10:01 AM · Mar 28, 20224395505The person who really comes out looking bad in this Will Smith situation is Ricky Gervais. That dude tried to be as edgy as possible at the Oscars for years and never managed to get a single person to slap him.Loser.Laura Shortridge-Scott 💙@DiscordianKittyI think it's very funny that Ricky Gervais is trending because people are realizing you can slap the Oscar host11:18 AM · Mar 28, 202220947I think it's very funny that Ricky Gervais is trending because people are realizing you can slap the Oscar host𝗝𝗔𝗬𝗞𝗢𝗢𝗭𝗜@jaykooziChris Rock got clapped by Will Smith for a harmless joke at the Oscars. Some say that he "deserved" it, but by that logic Ricky Gervais should be hanged by now. Chris definitely has my respect for being patient against Will's overreaction. #willsmithslapschrisrock #academyawards2:51 AM · Mar 28, 20221398Chris Rock got clapped by Will Smith for a harmless joke at the Oscars. Some say that he "deserved" it, but by that logic Ricky Gervais should be hanged by now. Chris definitely has my respect for being patient against Will's overreaction. #willsmithslapschrisrock #academyawards https://t.co/piBm3d4RKCMeanwhile, his other followers tweeted in favor of the comedian and wished that they could see his response as the host in these situations.