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Jimmy Carr faces backlash over Russell Brand trial joke promoting tour

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Comedian Jimmy Carr drew criticism on social media for making a joke about Russell Brand's trial while promoting his new comedy tour. Critics objected to both the timing of the joke and his decision to use it as promotional material for his upcoming shows.

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  1. Metro

    Jimmy Carr sparks backlash for ‘beyond despicable’ Russell Brand joke (opens Metro in a new tab)

    To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Jimmy Carr has angered fans by using the Russell Brand trial to promote his new comedy tour in a ‘disgusting’ move.…

  2. Evening Standard

    Jimmy Carr sparks backlash with Russell Brand joke to promote tour (opens Evening Standard in a new tab)

    The comedian’s timing and decision to use the joke to promote his tour prompted criticism on social media

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