If he can weaponize Jimmy Kimmel’s joke to punish ABC, other media companies with far less will be intimidated out of ever criticizing the president again.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike pretty much every other headliner at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Jimmy Carr never thought that his performance would change the world – all he wanted to change was his net worth.

The new date follows the sold-out success of Carr's previously announced performance on Friday, July 10, 2026. This announcement also builds on the momentum of his highly successful 2025 Memorial Day weekend residency at the venue. “Jimmy Carr: Laughs ...

Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his controversial performance at a Saudi Arabian gig, asserting that Western perceptions of the Middle East need to evolve. The 53-year-old, celebrated for his stand-up and roles on programmes such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, was ...