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Jimmy Carr, 48, has become a dad for the first time
Comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed he has become a father for the first time.
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats host, 48, is thought to have secretly welcomed a baby two years ago with his long-time girlfriend, Channel 5 exec Karoline Copping, 46.
Howell Davies, The Sun, 7th September 2021Jimmy Carr spotted pushing a pram
Jimmy Carr was pictured pushing a pram on a stroll in London, the first public sighting of the presenter since the death of friend and colleague Sean Lock. The comedian has never confirmed having children with long-term partner Karoline Copping.
Metro, 3rd September 2021Backstage With Katherine Ryan guests revealed
A host of top-name stand-ups have been announced as the guest performers taking part in new Amazon comedy series Backstage With Katherine Ryan.
British Comedy Guide, 26th August 2021Cancel culture killing comedy? What a joke
Chris Rock, Jennifer Saunders and more have argued that 'wokeness' is stifling comedy. But the idea of the joke police is actually nonsense.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 10th August 2021Jimmy Carr fears 'dodgy joke from his past'
Jimmy Carr fears there is a "landmine" joke from his past that will resurface and destroy his career. The comic reckons something that was once acceptable will be deemed sick or offensive in the "woke" world.
Jimmy worries the gag is already online and when it is found, snowflakes obsessed with cancel culture will be calling for his head.
The 48-year-old star said: "I think that I may be retired. It's that lovely line, you know, the joke that ends my career. I've already told it. It's on YouTube somewhere waiting, it's like a landmine. We don't know which one it is. We can't take it down because we don't know."
David O'Dornan, Daily Star, 18th July 2021Jimmy Carr to host frenetic Channel 4 quiz I Literally Just Told You
Jimmy Carr is to host I Literally Just Told You, a Channel 4 comedy quiz that tests participants' short-term memory.
British Comedy Guide, 12th July 2021Jimmy Carr, Palace Theatre review
The jokes are relentless, but so is the misogyny.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 19th June 2021Jimmy Carr at the Palace Theatre review
The comedian was at his best when he strayed from his usual outrageous path.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 15th June 2021Edinburgh Fringe economics scrutinised in new film
Jimmy Carr and Al Murray are among the comedians featured in a new documentary film about the economics of the Edinburgh Fringe. Father Of The Fringe, presented by Dominic Frisby, explores the links between the arts festival and the principles of free market economic theory laid down by 18th century philosopher Adam Smith.
British Comedy Guide, 10th June 2021Jimmy Carr pilots Value For Funny
Jimmy Carr is to host a pilot TV show asking members of the public to share their best true-life stories.
Chortle, 3rd June 2021