The Office: 10 Best Cameos You Won't Forget

10. Ricky Gervais

Season seven episode 14, Ricky made a surprise appearance as his former character from The UK Office, David Brent. Perhaps best known for his controversial appearances at the Golden Globes, Ricky is a superstar when it comes to comedy writing and acting. Now incredibly successful, Ricky's style of relatable comedy frequently derives from his own real-life experiences, growing up in a working-class home.

The scene opens with Michael Scott bumping into David outside of an elevator. The similarity in both character's personalities is laughable but to be expected, as Brent's character was the main inspiration behind Michael Scott. The NBC mockumentary was heavily inspired by The UK Office (co-written and co-directed by Ricky Gervais) and this is often seen throughout the show with painful, cringe-inducing humour.

Michael and David form an instant connection which make us ask, where has this office romance been all our lives? The brief encounter takes a wholesome turn as David uses Michael's favourite catchphrase, "That's what she said" - this sees the pair embrace in a heartfelt hug.

The scene saw the audience craving for more, although dreams of a crossover episode or spin-off soon became a pipe dream.