Jimmy Carr threatened to be 'sued by dad' in bitter feud for very bizarre reason

ok.co.uk:

Jimmy Carr began his comedy career in 1997, as he jokes and signature laugh have become a favourite amongst fans. His highly-rated panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown is back on Channel 4, followed by his gameshow, Jimmy Carr's I Literally Just Told You.

However, it hasn't all been a barrel of laughs for the star, as in 2022, it was widely reported that his father, 77 year old Jim Carr Sr, was 'going to sue' his son for defamation after years of 'being the butt of his jokes.' The businessman has reportedly been estranged from his son for over twenty years and in 2022, it was reported Jim Carr Sr finally decided to call in the lawyers after reading his memoir Before and Laughter, which was released in September 2021.

OK! has contacted representatives of Jimmy Carr for comment. A source close to the family told The Mirror at the time: "The last thing Jim wanted to do was take his own son to court, but enough is enough.

He's sick and tired of this false characterisation of himself that is being presented." The source continued: "Jimmy's snide comments about his dad have been going on for years.The straw that broke the camel's back was this new book and some of the things he has been saying on podcasts.