Ricky Gervais really tickled fans after making an alcohol-themed quip just hours after Justin Timberlake was caught drink-driving. The SexyBack singer, 43, was arrested just after midnight on June 18 while driving in The Hamptons, Metro.co.
uk confirmed with Sag Harbor police. Justin was later released without bail over one count of driving while intoxicated. The 10-time Grammy winner already suffered a humiliating blow after one account of the arrest claimed the cop who pulled him over for skipping a stop sign and swerving on the roads ‘didn’t recognise’ who he was.
A source told Page Six : ‘Justin said under his breath, “This is going to ruin the tour.” The cop replied, “What tour?” Justin said, “The world tour”.’ Now, controversial comedian Ricky, 62, has doubled down on the internet discourse by cracking his own joke about the whole situation.
‘[Justin Timberlake] Did you get the bottle of Dutch Barn Vodka I sent you the other day?’ he posted on X, tagging the artist in question. . @jtimberlake Did you get the bottle of Dutch Barn Vodka I sent you the other day? The After Life star joined as a co-owner of Ellers Farm Distillery – the creators of Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka – in November 2023 and has since taken over ‘creative leadership in building global brand awareness and marketing efforts’.
Needless to say, he is taking the new gig very seriously. The timely joke – which implied that Ricky’s hypothetical gift was responsible for Justi.