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The Office and Extras comedian told the BBC that he is in two minds about taking on the prestigious presenting job: "If it was a fun night and they said you could ad-lib, I'd do it because I really enjoy that."
When asked if he would accept an offer if it were presented, he replied: "Probably not, or maybe I would, but I'd be scared that it would be arbitrary."
He added: "I still want to be invited. I want the invite to turn it down."
Gervais was rumoured to be in line to host the ceremony last month, though Oscar chiefs quickly denied the claim.
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