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Comedian Nish Kumar 'spent days thinking about being murdered' during health crisis

Showbiz 3 days ago By Kitty Chrisp

'Half of comedians aren't actually funny - and I'm one of them'

Showbiz 5 days ago By Kitty Chrisp

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Inside Katherine Ryan's private life with husband Bobby Kootstra, and children

Showbiz March 22, 2025 By Stella Akinwumi

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Iconic comedian reveals health benefits of quitting Trump's US for Ireland

Showbiz March 21, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

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Favourite British comedian announces he's quitting stand-up

Showbiz March 20, 2025 By Milo Pope

Jimmy Carr Performs At Virgin Money Unity Arena

Jimmy Carr boots out rowdy heckler after 'punches fly' during his show

Showbiz March 18, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

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Jimmy Carr admits what he's 'addicted to' in his midlife crisis

Showbiz March 17, 2025 By Rebecca Sayce

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Paul Merton and Suki Webster admit David Tennant is making them nervous

Showbiz March 13, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

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Daisy May Cooper faces £30,000 legal fight after painting walls in mansion 'awful' colour

Showbiz February 23, 2025 By Joel Harley

Angela Barnes poses in blue tracksuit with hands on hips

'Let’s be honest, Mock the Week used to be nothing but a d**k-swinging boys club'

TV February 9, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

Russell Howard sitting on steps in blue T-shirt

Russell Howard: 'British TV is very frustrating for this one reason'

TV January 16, 2025 By Kitty Chrisp

Comedian Jim Short performing a stand-up routine

Stand-up comedian Jim Short dies aged 58 after 'stomach illness'

Showbiz January 9, 2025 By Ruth Lawes

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'Shocking state of childcare in the UK forced me to become a comedian'

Showbiz December 24, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp

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'I will drown myself in a toilet if I have to spend another year renting in my 40s'

Showbiz December 23, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp

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80s comedian Duncan Norvelle, known for 'Chase Me' catchphrase, dies aged 66

Showbiz December 12, 2024 By Meghna Amin

Lou Sanders: 'TV panel shows still think about men first - women are decorations'

Showbiz December 8, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp

‘All women have likely experienced sexual assault, they may just not realise it’

Showbiz December 9, 2024 By Kitty Chrisp

Peter Kay sends fans wild with huge announcement in surprise appearance

Showbiz November 18, 2024 By Laura Harman

Huge sports star announced as final contestant for Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special

TV November 21, 2024 By Sabrina Barr

Strictly Come Dancing confirms third celebrity for dazzling Christmas special

TV November 17, 2024 By Sabrina Barr