Jimmy Carr defends Riyadh gig: 'The Middle East is a very different place'

The Middle East is a very different place’ - The 53-year old, known for his stand-up routines, performed at the controversial ...

Jimmy Carr defends controversial Saudi Arabia gig: 'I loved it'

Jimmy Carr has defended his choice to perform at the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival, saying of the gig: "I loved it." ...

Jimmy Carr ‘loved’ Saudi Arabia comedy gig despite human rights criticism

Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his controversial performance at a Saudi Arabian gig, asserting that Western perceptions of ...
RTÉ Ireland

Jimmy Carr defends decision to play Riyadh gig

Comedian Jimmy Carr has defended his decision to perform at a comedy festival in Riyadh, saying people should "give up" on the idea that the Middle East is the same as Western Europe.
Yahoo

Why Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall are facing anger over Saudi comedy shows

The comedy circuit is facing a storm of controversy over big-name acts signing up to the Riyadh Comedy Festival, which sees Jimmy Carr and Jack Whitehall performing stand-up sets at the event. Saudi ...
Chortle

Jimmy Carr defends playing the Riyadh Comedy Festival

Jimmy Carr has broken his silence about performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival this autumn.