Funnyman Ricky Gervais has asked new President Barack Obama to help him get Victoria Beckham back in Britain - in exchange for Paris Hilton.

The comedian is concerned that Hilton is househunting near his London home, and he has penned an open letter to Obama asking for a trade, and posted it on his website.

Gervais explains Hilton is "out and about integrating herself with the Great British public, and adds, "Mr. President. We are not stupid. This is clearly a retaliatory strike for Posh Spice (Beckham) moving to L.A. I know it, and you know it, so let's cut the it's a free country' nonsense and come to some agreement."

The funnyman adds, "This is how it would work. We call them both and tell them that we've found a giant paparazzi nest' in New York... The thought of that many photographers in one place will be irresistible. Once we get them there, while they are having their photos taken... we will swap their limos around. It's fool proof. Have your people call my people. They may have to call a few times as my people are useless to be honest."

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