News about Jimmy Carr

The 63-year-old stand-up told fans she would be getting palliative care for ovarian cancer and going into a hospice in a video shared to social media this afternoon. 'The chemo ran out of options and I just couldn't take any more of it and the cancer has spread,' she told followers to an outpouring of love and support.

Comedian Janey Godley has cancelled her upcoming tour amid her ongoing battle with ovarian cancer.

Comedian Jimmy Carr enjoyed a night out at the football yesterday as Crystal Palace beat Queens Park Rangers 2-1 in the third round of the League Cup. The 8 Out of 10 Cats presenter was in the crowd at Loftus Road in West London and sat in the front row of the Summix Capital Lounge hospitality area. The 52-year-old wore a smart suit and appeared to be having a great time - laughing, smiling and joking with a group of friends in the front row of the VIP section. Carr is known to be friends with QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia, although it is not known who invited him or whether he supports either team in last night's game. He took his seat just after kick-off at 7.45pm, then returned to the indoor hospitality area at half-time - before remerging about ten minutes into the second half. Carr then left around 9.30pm shortly before the end of the match, which saw Eagles star Eberechi Eze score and provide an assist on his return to former club QPR.

Frankie Skinner revealed he's 'offended' by his old 'brutal' jokes from the 1990s as he is now 'educated' by cancel culture. The comedian, 67, said it was the 'norm' to crack racist and sexist jokes when he broke through however, he now feels woke politics has 'had an effect' on him. Frankie admitted his comedy act has not altered due to cancel culture but instead he has 'changed' as a person since becoming a parent.

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Russell Crowe and Ronan Keating led the celebrity attendees of the opening of Muff Liquor Company's £1million brand home in County Donegal, Ulster, Ireland on Tuesday. The Kiwi actor, 60, and the Irish singer, 47, are both investors in the company, launched in 2018 and known for its vodka and gin. Russell posed beside a barrel with his name on it surrounded by other barrels with the names of Muff Liquor Company's other investors on them. They included journalist Ryan Turbidy, who posed with Russell and Ronan, author Fiona Brennan, and Ed Sheeran and Jimmy Carr. Ed, 33, and Jimmy, 51, sent good wishes to the launch event, unable to attend but planning to visit the new facility in the coming months.

Last night spectators in London had nothing but applause for Israeli Eurovision star Eden Golan, 20, (pictured) as she was joined on stage in a private performance in London by scores of celebrities including Countdown's Rachel Riley MBE, Fauda's Rona-Lee Shimon and Emmerdale's Louisa Clein. The secret event - which took place at a theatre in the West End and included performances from an ensemble of A-List stars - raised more than £1 million that will be used to rebuild nurseries that had been destroyed on October 7 in Kibbutz Be'eri. It was one of the worst affected villages of Hamas's bloodthirsty attack on Israel - with 120 of its residents being murdered and a further 26 taken hostage during the terrorist group's murderous rampage.

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Say what you like about Alan Sugar, and I often do, but he knows how to make a quid. From barrow boy to property billionaire, the boss of The Apprentice is a serious businessman. So what is comedian Sue Perkins doing as the presenter of a show for amateur entrepreneurs, Double The Money? What business has she got, telling people how to do business? We can accept her as the hostess of a baking contest because anyone can eat a cake. And like every TV comic, she has the automatic right to front a travelogue - tonight, she's Lost In Thailand (see Pick of Today's TV), following her jaunt to Alaska earlier this year. But she wasn't selling ice cream to the Inuit while she was up there. In fact, many comedians, from Ken Dodd to Jimmy Carr, famously have a blind spot about accountancy.

Clodagh McKeena shared an exhausted selfie and revealed she was in her local pub with a 'cocktail in hand' after being heckled by Jimmy Carr during Friday's This Morning.   The TV chef, 48, found her segment continuously interrupted by the comedian, 51, as furious fans branded his behaviour 'rude' and praised the cook for keeping her composure.  Following the tense exchange Clodagh shared a snap alongside hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary thought noticeably without Jimmy. 

Jimmy Carr has been branded 'rude' by This Morning viewes after he continuously interrupted  chef Clodagh McKenna's cooking segment on Friday's show.  The comedian was due to chat with hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary but before his segment, he watched the Irish chef and author in the kitchen and couldn't help make a series of quips. As Clodagh tended to a chicken carcass she recommended viewers to set in a saucepan, as she introduced three ways of cooking one single chicken, Jimmy interjected: 'What? Have you not got a bin?'

The broadcaster, 67, has enjoyed an impressive 40 year long career in comedy, and during an appearance on Loose Women on Wednesday he confessed he doesn't believe cancel culture has negatively effected the industry.  As panellist Coleen Nolan asked whether he finds it more difficult making jokes in the age we are now in, he admitted: 'The things that we are supposedly not allowed to say I don't want to say anyway.'

Jimmy Carr has opened up about being cancelled and revealed he thinks it will happen again, but insisted he won't start apologizing for jokes because it leads to 'a world of pain.' The comedian, 51, has found himself embroiled in controversy several times over the years, previously admitting he was 'a dab hand at [being cancelled] now.' But he admitted that the experiences have made him a 'better person' and also showed him who his real friends were, citing fellow comedians James Corden and the late Sean Lock as supportive pals.

Jimmy Carr has opened up about the death of his mother Nora, saying he is still not 'over it yet'. The comedian's mother passed away from pancreatitis in 2001 aged 57 and the pair were always very close. Speaking on The Development by David podcast with David McIntosh, Jimmy said: 'I lost her when I was about 26. I don't think I'm over it yet. Grief is the price we pay for love. 

Jimmy Carr has sparked speculation he has welcomed a second baby with his wife Karoline Copping after keeping his firstborn a secret for two years. Fans believe that the comedian, 51, referenced becoming a father again during his set for Netflix special, Jimmy Carr: Natural Born Killer. Jimmy and Karoline became parents for the first time in 2019 to their son Rockefeller, however the TV personality did not share the news publicly until two years later.

Russell Crowe shocked fans during an appearance on The One Show on Tuesday evening when he debuted a clean-shaven look.  The Gladiator star, 59, left viewers confused about who the BBC programme's guest was, with some mistaking him for John Goodman.  In recent years, Russell has become recognisable for his thick silver beard, but he has now decided to shave it off. 

Despite being on shift, Sussex Police officer Steven Austin allegedly went to his ex-girlfriend's house in the middle of the day and had sex. According to reports, the pair had sex shortly after lunch and the cop departed the house after spending about an hour and a half with his ex. However, he failed to respond to a Grade 1 emergency call on his radio while at the house, according to a tribunal. The call had troubled a store manager who had been repeatedly punched in the head since a robbery and was now demanding his assassination. Since there may have been a risk to life, the incident necessitated an immediate police response.

On Monday, Eamonn Holmes, Jimmy Carr, and Tamara Beckwith were among the celebrity turnout at the Turn The Tables 2024 Lunch in London. The 64-year-old GB News actor looked dapper in a navy suit as he leant on a crutch after back surgery, while younger Jimmy, 51, appeared openly about his various cosmetic and surgical tweaks. Tamara, 53, who looked stunning in a tartan suit paired with a green Gucci clutch bag and red pumps to match the suit's hues.

Carly Ahren, 46, attended the Orchard West Theatre in Dartford last Thursday but claims she was left feeling'shocked' by the comedian's 'vile' quips about the deaf population. After she announced her hearing assistance to Carr, she joked that you can't say anything to deaf people because they can't hear you.' Carr, a Canterbury artist, told FEMAIL that his behaviour at one point resembled what a deaf person who is unable to control the sound.'

As they headed out with Jimmy Carr and his partner Karoline Copping on Wednesday, David Mitchell and his wife Victoria enjoyed a rare night off from parenting duties. On the 26th of October, the actor, 49, and Victoria, 51, made the surprising announcement last year that they had welcomed their second daughter, June Violet. At Grosvenor House in London, the couple met up with Jimmy, 51, and Karoline for the Celebration Of Shakespeare.

The former Eternal star shared a series of snaps from her skiing holiday on Saturday, looking positively radiant. As she enjoyed a trip away with her new boyfriend Drew Michael, the pop star, 49, glowed in the photos. After making their first public appearance together in September, Louise and Drew went on Instagram for the first time last month.

Generations of Brits have debated the word'scone' for years. Some believe that the dessert should rhyme with 'gone,' while others insist it is 'phone'. Susie Dent, who is best known for her appearances on Channel 4's Countdown, has attempted to find out the answer. Many people around the world love the popular baked dish, and royals in particular adore it as fruit scones are traditionally served at Buckingham Palace every summer.

According to a hearing, a police officer missed an emergency 999 call on his radio because he was having sex with his former partner. PC Steven Austin had allegedly visited his ex's house in the middle of the day, despite being on alert for lunch and the officer left the house about an hour and a half. On his radio, however, he missed a Grade 1 emergency call, which may have put the life of a person in jeopardy.

During a monologue shot at his £12 million home in Montecito, the Duke of Sussex (left) wore four British military medals, three of which were given to him by his grandmother, the Queen, and one worn on his suit jacket. The medal minted to commemorate Charles' coronation was not present (inset), and Harry was honoured alongside members of the Armed Forces, front-line emergency service personnel, and others who attended the service. At the State Opening of Parliament today, the King and Queen are seen together.

Many people are afraid of losing their jobs to a robot. Bill Bailey has even sounded the alarm bell for comedians, who has said that they must 'up their game' to keep artificial intelligence from beating AI. But can AI really come up with jokes that are as funny as those cracked by comedy giants such as Michael McIntyre, Peter Kay, or Jimmy Carr? MailOnline put this to the test by requiring ChatGPT to write jokes in the style of ten popular comedians. So, can you tell if these gags were scripted by AI or by your favourite comedian? For the answers, scroll down for the answers.