As the pre-recorded video rolled, Ricky could be seen lying in bed holding his comedy award, surrounded by Baftas and Emmys and telling the audience that he was too important to be there in person.

Remembering George Michael and Ricky Gervais's filthy innuendo-filled comedy sketch

George Michael joins his backing singers to perform 'This Little Light if Mine' backstage on his 25 Live Tour

George Michael sings jaw-dropping version of ‘This Little Light of Mine’ in rare backstage video

George Michael was so proud when he found out that Mariah Carey had covered 'One More Try'.

Watch Mariah Carey pay tribute to George Michael with beautiful version of 'One More Try'

George Michael tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for 2022

George Michael tops Smooth's All Time Top 500 for the fifth time - see the full chart

Music

George Michael's Freedom Uncut is being released

George Michael's 'Freedom Uncut' documentary: New trailer and full ticket details revealed

George Michael covered Stevie Wonder's 'As'

The Story of... 'As' by Stevie Wonder, covered by George Michael and Mary J Blige

Song Facts

George Michael has a back catalogue of exceptional cover songs.

7 times George Michael blew us away with phenomenal cover songs

George Michael's Older album is being re-released

George Michael's classic album 'Older' is getting a special re-release for 25th anniversary

Kelly Clarkson and George Michael

Watch Kelly Clarkson pay brilliant tribute to George Michael with 'Faith' cover

George Michael's song Careless Whisper has been used by another artist

George Michael's estate accuses singer of using unauthorised 'Careless Whisper' sample

Andrew Ridgeley

Andrew Ridgeley facts: Wham singer's age, partner and friendship with George Michael revealed

Features

David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Elton John have all had 'secret' guests perform on their hit singles. Do you know who?

10 iconic songs that secretly feature very famous backing singers

Song Lists

Wham! were the first ever western pop group to perform in the Republic of China and the screams of the crowd prove just what a special night it was for everyone who witnessed the concert.

When George Michael cheekily sang 'Careless Whisper' bare chested and the audience went berserk

Sally Dyvenor was friends with George Michael

Dancing on Ice: Sally Dyvenor pays tribute to friend George Michael in special performance

George Michael's Words book to be released

George Michael's song lyrics to be released in special new book 'Words'

1980s love songs

The 20 greatest love songs of the 1980s, ranked

Song Lists

Despite only being 19 years old, George proved to be the most knowledgeable constant on Pop Quiz that episode.

Remember when a fresh-faced George Michael became a Pop Quiz trivia king on TV?

George Michael

George Michael's 'Careless Whisper' slowed down is absolutely incredible