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Jimmy Carr’s father criticises comedian son for ‘derogatory’ joke about his heritage

‘He’s one sick comedian,’ comedy star’s father said

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carr’s father calls for ‘offensive’ comedian to have award stripped after ‘derogatory’ joke

‘He’s one sick comedian,’ comedy star’s father said

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carr's father wants him stripped of award unless he apologises for savage dig

Jimmy Carr was awarded the Certificate of Irish Heritage almost a decade ago, but his father, Jim Carr, wants the honour revoked until the comedian publicly apologies for comments made in his book

Daily Mirror

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Jimmy Carr's Irish roots as his dad labels him a 'disgrace' and his real thoughts on living in Limerick

“I am not shocked or surprised that my son referred to Limerick and Slough as [sh** towns ]"

Irish Mirror

Netflix SuperNature: Ricky Gervais' new comedy sparks anti-trans controversy

"It's mad to think that joking about something means you're anti-it"

Bristol Post

Kevin Hart calls Dave Chappelle a 'professional' as he weighs in on stage attack

Comedian Kevin Hart has shown support for Dave Chappelle after the attack at the Hollywood Bowl's Netflix is a Joke festival

Daily Mirror

Carol Vorderman and Paul O’Grady top list of who is most likely to replace Countdown host Anne Robinson

Anne is stepping down from the Channel 4 role after a year

Manchester Evening News

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Man charged for attack on Dave Chappelle with replica gun at LA comedy festival

Incident raises further questions over comedian safety after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at Oscars

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Carr says David Chappelle's show was 'crazy' after attack by armed stage invader

British comedian Jimmy Carr went to David Chappelle's performance on Tuesday night where the comedian was attacked by an armed audience member who ran on stage

Daily Mirror

Dave Chappelle 'attacked on stage' while performing at Netflix comedy festival

Actor Jamie Foxx helped apprehend alleged attacker. Jimmy Carr describes the show as 'crazy'

Wales Online

Who looks set to replace Anne Robinson as Countdown host

Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley and Carol Vorderman are on the list

Wales Online

Brickbats: May 2022

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Reason

Jonathan Ross cuts a bold figure in eye-catching Gucci tracksuit at MediaCity

The chat show host looked on top form as he was spotted in Salford with co-stars Alan Carr and Jimmy Carr

Manchester Evening News

The Big Fat Quiz of Everything 2022: panelists and air time

Comedians Sarah Millican and Jonathan Ross will be making a return to the show

Liverpool Echo

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Wales Online

Jimmy Carr Cardiff show 'should be cancelled', say Plaid Cymru

The comic caused outrage with a comment about the Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller community in a recent Netflix special and Adam Price said the broadcaster's upcoming Cardiff show should not take place

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Carr to return for new series of Channel 4 show despite fury over Holocaust joke

Jimmy Carr will return to host game show I Literally Just Told You on Channel 4 following controversy surrounding a joke that he had made during a stand-up special on Netflix

The Independent UK

Katherine Ryan divides fans after defending Jimmy Carr at National Comedy Awards

‘I think it’s important we protect that genre even if people get offended by it,’ she said

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carr returns to Twitter following backlash to ‘racist’ travellers joke in Netflix special

‘I thought you were cancelled,’ wrote one person

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Jimmy Carr returns to Twitter after backlash over Holocaust joke on Netflix show

The comedian has posted on the social media platform after a hiatus, following outrage over a joke he made about the death of Europe's traveller communities in the Second World War

The Independent UK

Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families ‘upset’ by Jimmy Carr joke, MPs told

Headteachers told the education select committee that Holocaust education could help change attitudes.

The Independent UK

Jack Dee says audiences can hear offensive jokes ‘without calling the cops’ as he defends Jimmy Carr

‘Do we want the state to intervene on what can be said and what can’t be said?’ comic asked

Daily Mirror

Jack Dee defends pal Jimmy Carr after controversial Netflix jokes ignites huge backlash

Jack Dee has defended fellow comedian Jimmy Carr after a joke he made about the Holocaust caused a huge backlash and promoted discourse surrounding free speech and racism

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carr fan argues with protestor over Holocaust joke outside comedian’s gig

Comic is touring UK with new show ‘Terribly Funny’

Daily Record

Jimmy Carr protesters appear outside gig venue following Holocaust joke

The comedian has faced a fierce backlash after his comments about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in Netflix comedy special, His Dark Material, went viral.

Daily Mirror

Jimmy Carr's latest stand-up show surrounded by protesters after Holocaust joke

Jimmy Carr has faced a fierce backlash after he made disparaging comments about Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in his Netflix comedy special, His Dark Material, and has yet to apologise for the offensive remarks

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