27 Apr, 2025
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Dermot O’Leary Defends The X Factor Amid Contestant Complaints, Insists They Were "Treated Really Well"

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Dermot O’Leary Defends The X Factor Amid Contestant Criticism Former X Factor host Dermot O’Leary has defended the ITV talent show, insisting contestants were treated well during their time on the program. His comments come after years of criticism from former participants, including Katie Waissel, Rebecca Ferguson, Cher Lloyd, and Jedward, who have accused the […]

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Title: Jimmy Carr Brushes Off Backlash Over Controversial 9/11 and Holocaust Quips, Insists Jokes "Make Sense of Terrible Stuff" and Comedy Allows "Whatever You Want Now"

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Jimmy Carr Defends Controversial Comedy: "There’s a Functionality to Jokes About Terrible Things" Comedian Jimmy Carr, 52, has faced repeated backlash for his dark humor, including jokes about 9/11 and the Holocaust, but he remains unapologetic. In a recent interview with The Times, he argued that comedy serves a purpose in processing tragedy. “Jokes can […]