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Gervais done the cameo as a thank you to Steve Carell, who is leaving the US version of 'The Office' this season. This is what Ricky had to say about the small scene on his blog:
"Blink and you'll miss it, but just a little thanks to Steve Carell. A pleasure to work with the great man."