Jimmy Carr returns to Twitter following backlash to ‘racist’ travellers joke in Netflix special

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One user wrote: “Cheap laughs from a pathetic comment!” Another accused Carr of “sneaking back while WW3 is on”, in a reference to Russia’s ongoing attack on Ukraine. Others welcomed Carr back to Twitter, writing: “Good to see you back Jimmy.” Earlier this month, the 8 Out of 10 Cats presenter attracted widespread criticism for a joke that many people called “racist”. “But they never mention the thousands of gypsies that were killed by the Nazis.No one ever talks about that because no one wants to talk about the positive.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Several MPs and the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust criticised Carr and called upon Netflix to remove the special.