# Jimmy Carr Joke Sparks Backlash

> Jimmy Carr's joke about Russell Brand's jail sentence draws criticism for poor taste.
- Title: Jimmy Carr Joke Sparks Backlash · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Jimmy Carr's joke about Russell Brand's jail sentence draws criticism for poor taste.
- Keywords: jimmy carr, russell brand, celebrity, jail sentence, rape conviction, social media, backlash, comedy tour, LADbible
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/jimmy-carr-sparks-backlash-with-despicable-russell-brand-joke-824262-20261110
- Published: 2026-11-10T04:59:35.713+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jimmy carr, russell brand, celebrity, jail sentence, rape conviction, social media, backlash, comedy tour, entertainment, culture, news
## Jimmy Carr sparks backlash
Jimmy Carr shared a joke about Russell Brand hours after Brand was jailed for rape and sexual assault.
## Brand sentenced to prison
Russell Brand received a ten-and-a-half year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault.
## Carr's joke content
Carr joked that Brand's views on sex and consent would change in the next week.

> I think Russell Brand’s views on sex and consent are going to radically change in the next week
## Public reaction
Some called Carr's joke in poor taste while others said it was too soon to joke about Brand's conviction.

> Using the conviction of a disgusting rapist and predator to sell tickets? Really? You may be surprised to learn many of us don’t find anything about Brand a joke
## Brand's trial details
Brand was found guilty of one rape and three sexual assaults in a four-week trial.
## Judge's comments
The judge described Brand as a 'clever sexual predator' who believed fame allowed him to act without rules.

> About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous. You were clever, and in many people’s eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator
## Public backlash
Carr's joke drew criticism for cashing in on Brand's conviction to sell tickets.

> Trying to sell tickets on the back of a rapist being sent down is a scum move
## Key takeaway

Jimmy Carr faced backlash after joking about Russell Brand's rape conviction on social media.