Ricky Gervais death threats spark security overhaul ahead of UK tour Armageddon
RICKY Gervais is massively increasing security for his upcoming tour after death threats over his anti-woke gags.
The comic had a “ring of steel” at his record-breaking Hollywood Bowl gig in the States last month amid fears he could be shot on stage.
And now his team have ordered a full security review ahead of his UK tour Armageddon, which kicks off on Wednesday in Cardiff.
After Life star Ricky, 61, has said the show will tackle topics such as God, Hitler and the culture of offence.
A source said: “Ricky has been made aware threats have been made to his life. His offices haven’t shown them to him, but have told him very disturbing letters have come in for him.
“Ricky is very aware of the dangers and he can afford whatever security he wants, so he thought it was a no-brainer.”
It was understood at least one threat referred to comments in his Netflix special SuperNature that were slammed by LGBTQ+ activists for being “anti-trans”.
Ricky, worth an estimated £136million, took £1.41million at the Hollywood Bowl on May 6 — the highest-grossing single gig by a British comedian.
A source said security combed the arena before the gig and were in the crowd.
Last year comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage by a man carrying a replica handgun containing a blade.