Ricky Gervais "knew" he'd be upstaged by the Muppets.
The 52-year-old comedian hits the big screen in the 'Muppets Most Wanted', alongside children's favourite Kermit, and insists he wasn't worried about his dance scenes when he realised the friendly frog would be sharing the camera with him.
Talking about being upstaged, he said: "I knew it was going to happen. I knew from day one ... It's funny because the first thing that worried me in the script is the song and dance number. I'm OK at singing, I'm a failed pop star.
"I always sneak in a song, I wrote songs for ['Office' alter ego] David Brent, still doing it, wrote a song for David Bowie for 'Extras', wrote a song for 'Sesame Street' with Elmo. Dancing, a little bit awkward.
"And then I think, 'It's alright, there's going to be a frog on screen dancing. They're not going to care what you're doing with your clumsy little short legs.' So I got away with it."
Gervais was thrilled to work with the famous puppets and couldn't believe his "luck" when he was filming scenes.
He added: "I love being upstaged by these things. I ruined a lot of takes by just by laughing. Once I went, 'Hah, I'm in the Muppets.' ... 'Cut! Yes you are in the muppets, let's do that again, don't say that though'. I can't believe my luck, I'm a big kid."

Wilko Johnson has no intention of dying on stage.
The Dr Feelgood guitarist has been gigging as much as he can since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2012.
Although he realises many people would consider it to be the ultimate rock 'n' roll death to pass away whilst performing, Wilko intends to hang up his guitar when he feels too unwell to play to the best of his ability.
When quizzed on whether he would like to go out on stage, Wiko told BANG Showbiz: "My dear friend (The Deviants singer) Mick Farren did that last year; no I don't think I would like to do that. I've decided I'm going to carry on playing while I'm still fit to do it. Once I start getting sick, I'm not going to do anymore. I don't want people to see me like that."
Instead of worrying about his disease, Wilko's diagnosis has given his career a new chapter and he was overjoyed to get the chance to work with his friend and idol Roger Daltrey on their album 'Going Back Home' - which features re-recorded versions of Wilko's songs with The Who singer on vocals.
However, one side-effect of his tumour is that it is hindering his guitar playing on stage.
Wilko - who performed at 'An Evening with Suggs' last week to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK - explained: "Since I got diagnosed, it's certainly raised my profile. It's been a bit baffling for me I was supposed to be dead in October, I'm not dead, I'm still going and so far I haven't suffered any ill-effects. I've got this big lump which sticks out. When I'm on stage my guitar kind of rocks on it, and I've spent years with it resting on my hips. I've just got back from a tour of Japan with Roger, it's all sold out. I love Japan and it's just great to be doing gigs, especially when I think I shouldn't even be here at all."
'Going Back Hom' is out now.

Courteney Cox is reportedly keen to have another child.
The 49-year-old actress - who will celebrate her 50th birthday in June - already has nine-year-old daughter Coco with ex-husband David Arquette, but now that she's fallen for Snow Patrol star Johnny McDaid, she's said to thinking about trying for another child.
A source said: "For years Courteney said that she didn't want another baby and that Coco was perfect so she couldn't see why she'd put herself through the trauma of having another child.
"Now she's met Johnny, she feels that having a baby together would be an amazing way to put a seal on their relationship."
Meanwhile, her friends are worried that she's feeling broody because she's approaching her landmark birthday, and as she found it difficult to conceive with David - who is expecting a child with his girlfriend Christina McLarty - during their marriage, they're concerned she could put herself under too much stress.
The source told Britain's Closer magazine: "Courteney's told pals she's considering seeing a fertility doctor in LA to find out if she can try for a second baby.
"Her friends wonder if it's because her 50th birthday is coming up. They don't want her to put herself at any unnecessary risk but she's reassured them that she'd never make a snap decision about something as important as this."

Jennifer Aniston hoards her old clothes and make-up.
The 'Horrible Bosses 2' actress admits she finds it hard to let go of her old beauty products and even has clothes she wore twenty years ago when starring in 90s sitcom 'Friends'.
She said: "I've had make-up in my drawer for 10 years that I should probably get rid of. I just cleaned out my make-up drawer. I mean, I do get new mascaras and things like that. But I also have this weird thing [about saving].
"Like even my jeans from my 20s that I can't get rid of. They're high-waisted and short. I thought it was awesome. I still have red loafers from 'Friends'! I can't get rid of them. I have a nostalgia about them."
Jennifer - who is engaged to Justin Theroux - is known for her natural beauty and she frequently foregoes make-up when altogether in the summer.
She added to People magazine: "Summertime I wear the least amount, if any, make-up. I use a great moisturiser ... if anything, I put a little concealer here and there, a little rose on my cheeks, dust with bronzer. That's summertime. And it's good not to overmoisturise, because it clogs your pores."

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn are reportedly planning to adopt.
The Hollywood couple are said to be moving in together and the South African actress is eager for her son Jackson, two - who is also adopted - to have a brother or sister.
A source said: "Charlize was an only child and always wished for a brother or sister. It's important to her that Jackson have a brother or sister."
Sean - who has grown up daughter Dylan, 23, and son Hopper, 20, with his ex-wife Robin Wright - is said to be particularly keen to adopt from Haiti, the island where he has done much charity work since it was hit by an earthquake in 2010.
The source added to America's OK! magazine: "Sean is passionate about Haiti. He's done a lot of work there and thinks adopting form Haiti makes sense. They hope to adopt by the end of the year."
It was recently reported that Sean has 'baby-proofed' his Malibu home ready for Charlize and Jackson to move in, by erecting a new fence around the swimming pool in the back garden, and bringing in a trampoline.

Sam Bailey thinks Katie Hopkins could cause someone to commit suicide.
The 2013 'X Factor' champion has been involved in a number of arguments with the former 'Apprentice' star, who referred to her as a "fat mum in a jumpsuit", and she worries one day Katie's going to take it too far.
She said: "I worry she could do it to someone that's really depressed or on the brink of something... L'Wren Scott, no one knew she was the way she was. It only takes one thing to push someone over the edge so they commit suicide and she could be that person that upsets someone that much that they take their own life.
"I wouldn't like to be in her shoes. It's a matter of time before she upsets the wrong person."
Katie is also known for criticising people's parenting techniques, but Sam - who is expecting her third child with her husband Chris - refused to return the insults.
She told BANG Showbiz: "With regards to comments she makes about other people, it's very hurtful. But I'm not going to say she's a bad mum - she puts clothes on her kids' backs. I don't know what she's like at home but I wouldn't want to be one of her kids. You want to be proud of what your parents do."
Sam's debut album 'The Power of Love' was released last Monday (24.03.14).

Andrew Garfield says Emma Stone approved of how his manhood looked in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2: Rise of Electro'.
The British star appears as the titular superhero in the new movie, which meant filming in the figure hugging suit, and he was very conscious of how he looked in it.
He told Australian TV show 'The Project': "It takes a lot of consideration, because you don't want it to be overwhelming and also you don't want it to be underwhelming. But ultimately, you have to trust that what you have is enough."
Emma - who is his girlfriend both on and off-screen - jokingly added: "Because with great power, comes great responsibility."
Andrew then said: "I had one focus group [check it out] and that focus group was Emma. She approved."
Andrew and Emma are in Singapore at present, promoting their latest movie, and after Spider-Man was named the first official ambassador for Earth Day today (28.03.14), they visited the local Commonwealth Secondary School as guests of the World Wide Fund For Nature.
There Andrew set to work planting trees with Jamie Foxx, who also stars in 'Spider-Man 2' as the superhero's nemesis, Electro.

Enrique Iglesias' chat-up lines are all "stupid and immature".
The Spanish lothario has been in an on/off relationship with tennis player Anna Kournikova since 2001, but says if he did need to break the ice with a lady he'd rely on his boyish charm.
He told website MailOnline: "My lines tend to be kind of stupid and immature. If a girl can laugh at a joke then I always think that's cool. That's fun, it's a good opener."
The 38-year-old 'Hero' star also had some tips on male hygiene, advising anybody with a hairy back to get their clippers out.
He added: "If you have a hairy back, shave it; brush your teeth; fake tan I'm not so much into. Not too much hair I guess - I shave everywhere. I'm kidding, I don't shave everywhere... But most places you do try to trim."
Enrique also told how now he's in his 30s he finds it a little harder to keep in shape, although when he's on tour, his energetic live show ensures he burns off plenty of energy.
He added: "One of the things I've noticed, when you turn 30 and up, you've gotta watch a little bit more what you eat. But in my case, going on tour, two hours on stage, you actually lose a lot of calories, which is good. I notice when I'm not on tour I'm not in as good shape. It helps me like a workout.
"When it comes down to the gym or anything that's cardio, like running on the treadmill, I'm very lazy. What I like to do more is sports. Whether it's surfing or paying racquetball with my friends, you sweat a lot and I like that better."

Ricky Gervais says famous stars make cameos in the Muppets movies because its great to have somebody be "rude to you".
The British funnyman appears in the latest movie caper, 'Muppets Most Wanted', alongside the cheeky puppet characters and an all-star cast including the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Celine Dion, Salma Hayek and Christoph Waltz, and he claims being made fun of on screen by the likes of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy is a welcome change for most A-list stars.
He told the BBC: "When you're rich and famous and pampered and get 'yes' all your life sometimes you want a bit of relief and someone to be rude to you for fun.
"The reason they say 'yes' to The Muppets is for the same reason that I did. It's a safe pair of hands. You can't be stitched up doing a Muppet movie.
"If someone asks you onto [notorious talk show] 'Jerry Springer' you know there's bad news coming, but when they ask you onto the Muppets, it's all good."
Ricky, 52, also explained that despite being puppets, the Muppets represent and promote human values and have a positive message for young people.
He said: "There's a deep humanity to it. It is a frog and it is a pig and it is a turkey - or whatever Gonzo is - but really it's all about human values: Hope and friendship and trying your hardest."

'Top Gun 2' is "closer and closer" to happening according to Jerry Bruckheimer.
The legendary Hollywood producer is working on a sequel to the classic 1986 fighter pilot movie - which starred Tom Cruise - and is hopeful it will go into production soon, with the actor reprising his role as Maverick.
He told The Huffington Post: "We've been trying to get that movie made for 30 years, and I think we're getting closer and closer.
"Don [Simpson] and I tried to develop something, we didn't succeed. [Tom] Cruise took over, and he tried to develop something, and he didn't succeed. Now we're back at it."
Jerry added it was the director of the original movie, Tony Scott, who came up with the current storyline before he passed away in 2012.
He added: "The concept is, basically, are the pilots obsolete because of drones. Cruise is going to show them that they're not obsolete. They're here to stay.
"It's just getting to the starting place. Fortunately for Tom, he's very busy, so you have to find a slot he can fit into and get a budget that [studio] Paramount feels they can make the picture."
So far no director or estimated release date for the project has been set.

Jude Law gorged on cheeseburgers for his role in Dom Hemingway.
The British actor plays the titular role of a safe cracker who is released from prison in the new movie, and felt he should have more bulk in order to portray him properly.
He explained to website Access Hollywood: "It just seemed clear that I needed to sort of look a little bit more excessive because he was someone who didn't eat healthily, probably had a bit more bulk, drank too much, smoked too much, so I certainly changed what I normally eat.
"[I had] Ice cream - couple of tubs of ice cream a day. Cheeseburgers were good. Lots of pasta, beer, milkshakes."
Losing the weight again after filming was also no big deal for the usually skinny star, as he got tired of eating all of the calorific treats.
He added: "I got kind of sick of it. It felt by the end like gorging. I don't really eat like that normally, so I just stopped."
Jude has taken more stage roles than parts in movies in recent years, which he says is because he likes the energy rush he gets from being in theatre.
He previously said: "Stage is just a different approach - like being on tour for a musician, as opposed to making an album. In the studio you have all these toys available to you, but when you're live, you have that adrenaline rush from knowing that at 7:30, you're on and you're off!"

Lindsay Lohan made reference to her rumoured list of 36 sexual conquests on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show'.
A list of the recovering actress' supposed famous sexual partners surfaced last week, and although she is yet to confirm if she actually wrote it or not, she made reference to it while discussing her pop career with the talk show host.
Reminiscing about how Lindsay had performed on Ellen's show to promote her singing career in 2004, she asked her: "I don't remember you actually ever singing. Did you sing longer than just on my show?"
Lindsay replied: "I didn't really do much promotion for it. I love music. Music is a huge part of my life just in general ... I was really nervous that day, I remember.
"That was a really emotional song. It was, like, about my dad... No. I'd just broken up with someone."
When pushed about who it was about, Lindsay coyly replied: "Apparently there's a list of many guys..."
Lindsay then admitted the track, titled 'Over', was about 'That 70s Show' star Wilmer Valderrama - whose name appears on the list of conquests - and who Lindsay had a relationship with from May until November 2004.
She added: "It was Wilmer actually. It was Wilmer Valderrama. I was really upset. Yeah, and that song I had written, like, the day after and we were still living together. I sang it in his house - tortured him just recording the song so loud in his house."
Lindsay's interview with Ellen will air on Monday (31.03.14).