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has recently gone viral, and Netflix is now facing pressure to remove the segment.Many have criticised Carr for the joke, but Only Connect star Coren-Mitchell took to Twitter to defend him.‘While I’m here, might take a moment to mention I also love @JimmyCarr, a close friend who’s made about a thousand jokes I wouldn’t make myself, as a stage performer, but as a man is full of goodness and kindness,’ she said, before adding: ‘He’s a properly decent person.’Some fans were unimpressed with her comment, with one follower asking: ‘Do you think you would be similarly quick to defend him if he’d made a joke defending the murder of Jews in the Holocaust?’While Iâm here, might take a moment to mention I also love @JimmyCarr, a close friend whoâs made about a thousand jokes I wouldnât make myself, as a stage performer, but as a man is full of goodness and kindness. Heâs a properly decent person.Anyway, ROBOBUNNY.Coren-Mitchell responded: ‘Yes.

Netflix special, Jimmy, 49, is seen mocking the deaths of thousands of gypsies at the hands of Nazis — saying it was “positive”.After the clip sparked anger on social media, Jewish star David, 57, spoke out and posted a statement that read: “You can obviously tell a Holocaust joke that is cruel and inhumane and mean-spirited and racist.“Or you can tell one that targets the oppressors, or draws attention to the fundamental evil of it, or shines and light on the humanity of the victims.”David then added: “It’s not the subject matter of the joke that counts, it’s the specifics of the individual joke. Clearly, Jimmy Carr’s was the former.”Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has branded the joke “abhorrent” and warned the Government will take action to stop streaming services showing offensive content.Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she said: “We are looking at legislation via the Media Bill which would bring into scope those comments from other video on-demand streaming outlets like Netflix.“So it’s interesting that we’re already looking at future legislation to bring into scope those sort of comments.”Dorries insisted the move is not about censoring comedy.She added: “Jimmy Carr’s comments, no one can call that snowflake or wokeishness.

Barry Cryer, the much loved British comedian and TV writer, has died at the age of 86.

Strictly Come Dancing tour.The EastEnders actress recently made history as the first deaf contestant to win the BBC show.The 27-year-old is currently paired with Giovanni, 31, for when the tour begins on Thursday.However, the Strictly winner was spotted dancing with her co-star John Whaite today.The Strictly tour host Janette Manrara joked the cast had "gone mad" after members of the group swapped their dance partners.Tilly Ramsay, who will be partnered with Nikita Kuzmin, started practising the Waltz with Johannes Radebe's partner John Whaite.Then Maisie Smith, who is paired up with Kai Widdrington, danced with The Wanted's Max George, whose pro dance partner is Katya Jones.In a candid clip, a confused Janette commented: "What is actually happening? The couples have all gone mad.They've all swapped around."It's the craziest partner swap ever."The eagerly-awaited tour starts kicks off in Birmingham on Thursday after which Strictly fans all over the country will be able to watch their favourite stars in action.The cheeky Strictly swap comes just days after Giovanni joked that Rose had "pulled out of the tour".The Italian-born dancer took to the picture-sharing site and cleared up the claims in a candid clip at the weekend.In view of his 792,000 followers, Giovanni could be seen sitting on a coach as he spoke into his camera phone.He began: "Good morning lovely people. Just a quick message to clarify all the rumours that are going around at the moment.Lorraine Kelly sends support to David Baddiel over family heartbreak[LATEST]Eamonn Holmes speaks out about replacing Simon McCoy on GB News[TV]Deborah James in cancer update after being 'rushed' into surgery[HEALTH]"Yes, it's true.

“Thank so much to all of you who sent unbelievably lovely messages about him in response to all my posts over the years. He leaves a huge hole in my sky.”Fans were eager to offer their condolences and well wishes to David. @Thesocialdisser said: “So sorry to hear about your Dad, David.

David Baddiel has shared an emotional tribute to his father after announcing his death.The 57 year old took to his Instagram feed to share a throwback snap of himself as a child with his siblings alongside their dad Colin as they played in a swimming pool together. In the caption, he explained to his 122,000 followers: "My dad Colin Baddiel died earlier tonight.Thank so much to all of you who sent unbelievably lovely messages about him in response to all my posts over the years." He added: "He leaves a huge hole in my sky." David also shared on Twitter: "Thanks so much for all your incredible messages of support. It all so helps.

DAVID Baddiel announced tonight that his dad Colin has died. The comedian and author, 57, shared the sad news on Instagram alongside a picture of his dad as a younger man with his three boys - David, Ivor and Dan. He wrote: "My dad Colin Baddiel died earlier tonight.

Twitter to announce his passing, David wrote: "My dad Colin Baddiel died earlier tonight."Thank so much to all of you who sent unbelievably lovely messages about him in response to all my posts over the years."He leaves a huge hole in my sky."He followed up with a separate tweet, where he paid a special thanks to the hard-working carers who looked after his dad over the past few years, right up until the very end."Thanks so much for all your incredible messages of support," he reiterated."It all so helps. I’d like to also thank while I’m here @bowles_clive, Sandra Wiseman and all the other amazing carers who helped look after my dad for the last seven years."Among those sending their condolences was Piers Morgan, who penned: "Oh no.So sorry to hear this, David.

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AS his daughter Dolly scrolls through her phone, a reflective David Baddiel says: “You need to be careful. I need to be careful.” For the first time, David is discussing Dolly’s battle with anorexia, including how he could not protect his little girl from falling down a potentially damaging Instagram rabbit hole.

Sean Lock, the UK TV personality known for his deadpan style and appearances on panel shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, has died at the age of 58.

The Lightning Seeds’ Ian Broudie has said ‘Three Lions’ only earned £6,000 when it topped the charts during the 2018 World Cup.Speaking to The Mirror, Gomez frontman Tom Gray recalled a conversation he had with Broudie back in 2019.“I was playing at a festival in 2019 with the Lightning Seeds,” Gray told The Mirror.“And I said ‘Hey, you know that song of yours. How much money did you make from it during the world cup?’… He said about six grand.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterBBC Only Connect star Victoria Coren Mitchell has revealed her marriage to comedian David Mitchell is thanks to unlikely matchmaker David Baddiel.The 48-year-old television presenter has been married to her comedian husband since 2012.David Mitchell, 48, was the star of hit series Peep Show and has featured on shows such as Would I Lie To You?, QI and That Mitchell and Webb Look.In true comedic style, the married couple have a hilarious background story of how they first met.They both attended the same film premiere, when David took it upon himself to play cupid.Victoria revealed: "He specifically said to me 'There’s David Mitchell over there, I think you should

Noel Gallagher, Mick Jagger, Stormzy and Goldie came together last night (July 11) to host a special party for the final of Euro 2020.England played against Italy at Wembley Stadium in their first major tournament final in 55 years.

Tom Cruise was among the celebrity well-wishers ahead of the team’s momentous final, while earlier on Sunday The Lightning Seeds were joined by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and England’s 1966 World Cup-winning striker Geoff Hurst for a special intimate gig in London.After England took the lead through a Luke Shaw strike in the second minute of the game, Italy equalised mid-way through the second half, taking the game to extra time and eventually penalties.Misses from Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka then saw Italy win the shootout by three penalties to two.In the wake of the loss, stars have been showing their support for Southgate and his team on social media.A frequent and fervent supporter of the England team, Adele shared a

Piers Morgan has revealed he’s been texting England footballer Raheem Sterling ahead of tonight’s Euro 2020 final, because why not?England is set to take on Italy this evening, with rowdy fans already causing chaos in central London before the big game and getting in huge queues at the pubs. Getting in the spirit of it all, former Good Morning Britain presenter Piers made the casual revelation as he clapped back at a fan who claimed he ‘attacked’ Sterling and ‘called the players “woke”.’‘a) I’ll be in the main crowd, not a box,’ Piers wrote.

The Lightning Seeds played a last-minute gig with David Baddiel and Frank Skinner at London’s 229 venue this afternoon, ahead of tonight’s Euro 2020 final.England take on Italy in the last match of the tournament tonight (July 11), which will be held at London’s Wembley Stadium. It’s the first time the England men’s team has reached a final since winning the World Cup in 1966.The band took to the stage for a 30-minute set at the 229 venue at this afternoon, put on in aid of The National Lottery’s Revive Live grassroots music campaign.In addition to performing their iconic football anthem ‘Three Lions’ with Baddiel and Skinner, Ian Broudie and co.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterFootball fans have been chanting 'Three Lions' ever since the song was first released for Euro '96. Now after 25 years, comedians David Baddiel and Frank Skinner are reuniting with The Lightning Seeds to perform it live.The one-off performance will take place at London's 229 music venue on Sunday July 11 in front of 200 England fans.

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England Football fans will have a blast from the past when David Baddiel and Frank Skinner reunite to perform football anthem Three Lions for ahead of the clash with Italy.