Jimmy Carr called estranged father after 25-year feud to ‘ask for a favour before cutting him off again' pal claims
The comedian's bad blood with
Jim Carr Snr, 80,
has been widely reported, with Jimmy, 52, previously
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Jimmy Carr allegedly asked his father for a favour - before snubbing him - amid their longstanding feud, a source has claimed
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The stand-up previously told how dad Jim Carr Snr was 'dead to me'
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Jimmy, 52, then faced a defamation claim from his old man
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In 2022, we also reported how Jimmy was
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claimed Jim Carr Snr was "sick and tired" of the "false characterisation" the
host presents of his dad.
Now a pal of Jimmy's parent has claimed has claimed Jim Carr Snr was left "confused and distraught" after Jimmy allegedly reached out for help - then cut contact again.
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The source said: "It was just before Christmas in 2017 and Jimmy rang his dad to ask him for some help with a problem he had.
"He had been supporting someone close to him but just couldn't continue doing so.
"Jim has never told me the full details preferring to keep it private but it was a big favour to ask and obviously Jimmy felt he had nowhere else to turn, given that he hadn't spoken to his dad for that last 15 or 16-years prior to that phone call.
"He wanted Jim to take on the burden – which he duly did.
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"But while Jim hoped this good deed could rekindle their relationship, Jimmy seemed to cut him off again.
"He didn't call to thank him or anything, it was radio silence… which continues to this day."
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The Sun has gone to Jimmy's rep for comment.
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Jim was said to be "sick and tired" of "false characterisation" by the
host.
At the time source told
"He's sick and tired of this false characterisation of himself that is being presented.
"Jimmy's snide comments about his dad have been going on for years.
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"The straw that broke the camel's back was this new book and some of the things he has been saying on podcasts."
Jimmy previously told how he cut contact with his dad following the death of his mother Nora in 2001.
He told a podcast: "I haven't seen my dad in 21 years and you know the line, 'My mother's dead and my father's dead to me' – which sounds very cold, until you meet the guy."
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Jimmy is said to have asked the 82-year-old to 'take on a burden'
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Jimmy is alleged to have not called his dad to thank him
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