Jim Davidson
- 71 years old
- Stand-up comedian
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Jim Davidson slammed over grim women footballers joke
Jim Davidson has been criticised after suggesting women footballers 'lift their tops up' while discussing emotions in football on GB News.
Charlotte Manning, Metro, 15th April 2022Jim Davidson launches anti-woke panel show
Jim Davidson is launching an anti-woke panel show, Left, Right & Centre. Recording this month, it features Miles Crawford, Danny Posthill and Samantha Day.
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2022Jim Davidson slams stars who say they'll open their homes to Ukrainian refugees
Jim Davidson has lambasted stars who say they'll welcome Ukrainian refugees into their homes, saying that the 'leftie' celebrities are 'not in the real world'.
Sabrina Barr, Metro, 15th March 2022Jim Davidson storms out of 'f***ing crazy' interview
Jim Davidson stormed out during a discussion on race with Ashley Banjo.
The Sun, 20th October 2021Jim Davidson criticised for Gary Glitter remark
Jim Davidson is being criticised for saying Gary Glitter is "remorseful" and "ready to start a new life".
Jacob Stolworthy, The Independent, 11th June 2021Comedy mustn't be censored by corporate bores
What unites Jim Davidson and left-wing comic Sophie Duker? They're both being censored by money men - and that should worry us all.
Nina Power, The Telegraph, 28th May 2021Geoff Norcott donates to charity after losing bet
"£1,000 to charity if anyone can dig out a Jim Davidson routine about politics," he tweeted. "I must've missed the bit on Big Break where him and John Virgo were digging out the unions." But Chortle editor Steve Bennett quickly quoted Davidson's 2003 stand-up special Vote For Jim, which contains plenty of political gags, as the title suggests.
Chortle, 20th November 2020Surprise! Jim Davidson goes on a racist rant
Jim Davidson has been widely condemned as racist after releasing YouTube video saying dance troupe Diversity should perform a routine about black men mugging people.
Chortle, 16th September 2020Jim Davidson calls for BBC to axe Gary Lineker
The 66-year-old comedian has taken aim at the retired footballer's "lefty political views", and insisted TV bosses should look at replacing the programme's presenter with former Arsenal striker-turned-pundit Ian Wright.
Female First, 15th July 2020Jim Davidson: I'll stop doing jokes about black people
Jim Davidson has vowed never to make a joke about black people again. But he doesn't appear entirely happy about the decision, saying it was a 'sad old day'.
Chortle, 18th June 2020