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The Irish Sun
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- The Irish Sun
Jimmy Carr called estranged father after 25-year feud to ‘ask for a favour before cutting him off again' pal claims
JIMMY Carr allegedly called his father amid their longstanding feud to ask for a "favour" - before snubbing his old man when it was granted, it has been claimed. The comedian's bad blood with Jim Carr Snr, 80, has been widely reported, with Jimmy, 52, previously Advertisement 6 Jimmy Carr allegedly asked his father for a favour - before snubbing him - amid their longstanding feud, a source has claimed Credit: Rex 6 The stand-up previously told how dad Jim Carr Snr was 'dead to me' 6 Jimmy, 52, then faced a defamation claim from his old man Credit: Alamy In 2022, we also reported how Jimmy was At the time, it was 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. A source told Advertisement read more jimmy carr 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. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive "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." Jimmy Carr takes swipe at Peter Kay as he breaks silence on kicking hecklers out of stand-up show The Sun has gone to Jimmy's rep for comment. BUST UP In one of the most Advertisement 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. Advertisement "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." 6 Jimmy is said to have asked the 82-year-old to 'take on a burden' Credit: Rex Advertisement 6 Jimmy is alleged to have not called his dad to thank him Credit: Alamy 6 The radio silence between the pair is said to be continuing Credit: Rex
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mrs Hinch reveals heartbreaking battle with grief admitting ‘I feel sick' and ‘scream every day' after dad's death
MRS Hinch has admitted she "screams every day" as she battles her grief following her father's death. The clean-fluencer, real name Advertisement 7 Mrs Hinch has left fans heartbroken after revealing her daily struggle with grief following her father's death Credit: instagram/mrshinchhome 7 She thanked her followers for their messages of support as she said they "mean more than you know" Credit: instagram/mrshinchhome 7 Sophie's father Alan passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in April 2024 Credit: 7 She used to work on DIY projects with her dad, but hasn't been able to go into his workshop since he died Credit: @mrshinchhome/Instagram She's been open about struggling to come to terms with her dad's passing, but said that Wednesday was an "extra heavy day" where her grief felt like it was "swallowing everything - like there's no room to breathe or think or be outside of it". "The world keeps going like nothing's wrong, and yet you're just standing still; stuck again in this ache that feels too big for your chest." She went on to say that staying busy has been a "lifeline" for her at points, as it has given her "mind something to hold onto". "It's not about avoidance, sometimes it's just about survival,"she continued. Advertisement Read more about Mrs Hinch "You do what you need to get through the day. But today I just want to be asleep." Sophie said she faces daily questions about how she's managing her grief, but told her followers in the post on her "I literally scream out loud in the garden everyday so I can catch my breath, I fall to my knees everyday, I feel sick countless times a day," she wrote in the heartbreaking message. The mum-of-three, who worked with her father on numerous DIY projects during his life, admitted she still hasn't been able to go into her dad's workshop. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive "It's all how we left it last," she sighed. "With his fleece hanging where he left it and our project unfinished because I can't open the door." 'I want to do better but keep being knocked back on the floor' Mrs Hinch sobs on camera as she begs for help dealing with grief She added she's "just finding ways to cope in a world that keeps spinning", before concluding with a "message to anyone who needs it", as she wrote: "Keep going, keep making them proud - we will all hold each other again one day." The next post on her Instagram Stories showed her rocking son Vinnie, as she thanked people for their messages of support, and told them: "You've helped me more today than I can even put into words". Advertisement Mrs Hinch made a sweet tribute to her late father when her son Vinnie was born in February - using her dad's name as her newborn's middle moniker. "February is my Dad's birthday month, my birthday month … And now, it's our Vinnies," she wrote alongside the first picture of the baby boy. "The signs, the comfort ,the joy, you really are just everything we have needed and more Vinnie. "Now it's time to meet your beautiful big brothers, and start the next chapter in our Hinch story." Advertisement 7 She has previously credited son Vinnie for helping her get through her grief Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 7 The adorable tot has her dad's name as his middle moniker Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 7 Sophie has previously begged people for help in coping with her grief Credit: Instagram
