The Latest Breaking News from Jimmy Carr

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 Record · Feb 17, 2022

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Jimmy Carr stand up gig venues introduce gesture to remember Holocaust victims

In his new show the 49-year-old made an 'abhorrent' remark about the Holocaust which many were outraged about.

Daily Record · Feb 16, 2022

Jimmy Carr’s management reassures venue over jokes controversy, council says

The comedian will perform at the Cambridge Corn Exchange on February 16 and March 30.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Irish venues asked to 'reconsider' hosting Jimmy Carr after sick Holocaust joke

Jimmy Carr's 'abhorrent' Holocaust joke has left thousands of Irish fans fuming, and ahead of his Ireland tour, venues have been asked to cancel his shows

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2022

Jimmy Carr tells councillors that he will cut controversial His Dark Materials joke from Cambridge gig

Carr’s performance in Cambridge is set to face protest from local anti-racism groups

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson insists 'kind' Jimmy Carr 'should be allowed to say whatever he wants'

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire star Jeremy Clarkson has defended his pal Jimmy Carr following the intense backlash of his insensitive Holocaust joke in his Netflix special His Dark Material

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

'Cancelling Jimmy Carr for his Holocaust gypsy joke would endanger free speech'

Our columnist believes we should allow people to go on challenging sensitivities so that we can debate, evolve and develop into a fairer, more rounded and more equal society

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2022

Jimmy Carr sent vile letter to Stephen Hawking and was left shocked by his response

The comedian faced backlash recently over a 'sickening and unacceptable' Holocaust 'joke' featured in his Netflix stand-up special 'His Dark Material'.

Daily Record · Feb 11, 2022

MPs call for Roma and Sinti genocide to be taught on national curriculum after Jimmy Carr row

Education secretary urged not to let genocide be ‘air-brushed out of teachings on this dark period’

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022