Jimmy Carr

It appears Jimmy Carr has wasted no time in winding up Kiwis a day out from his tour.

Christchurch - Christchurch Arena, Tuesday, January 17 First gig of the tour is in New Plymouth, which is frankly no improvement on the original.” Whanganui - Royal Whanganui Opera House, Thursday, January 12

New Zealand: we're a country with some pretty decent people and places, but some famous outsiders don't seem to feel the same way.

“I did ask the helicopter pilot if he'd get me a game of Risk. Waiheke Unlimited manager Ed Coutts told media Clarkson had demanded shipments of cigarettes, Monopoly, and gravy mix from Auckland via helicopter. well, who even knows what happens in places like Gore, but whether you live amongst the big cities or rural streets, a dig at one of us is a dig at us all. "I don't think you could find anything more depressing anywhere," he wrote. “I’m in New Zealand. [not known for keeping his thoughts to himself](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300769682/jeremy-clarkson-says-he-didnt-mean-to-cause-so-much-hurt-following--backlash-to-misogynistic-meghan-markle-column), Jeremy Clarkson took on Waiheke Island in 2015 after a business owner accused the television personality of [making extravagant demands](https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/news/74850667/jeremy-clarkson-hits-back-at-demand-claims-tells-tourists-to-skip-waiheke-island). I declined.” [NZ’s Shit Town of the Year in 2022](https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/300768695/invercargill-voted-new-zealands-shit-town-of-the-year)). [Jimmy Carr is the latest](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour) in this list of celebrities (also, coincidentally, all white British men) to slam one of NZ’s humblest little cities. [that story](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour) if you want to see it for yourself). [Comedian Jimmy Carr takes a stab at New Plymouth as he arrives in NZ for tour](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour?rm=a) [pretty shocking stab at New Plymouth by Jimmy Carr](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour?rm=a) as he arrived in NZ this week, we’ve compiled a list of some of the standout moments of overseas celebrities airing out their less than positive feelings on our best and brightest towns.

The comedian says he visited the city's sole "sight", but enjoyed the Taranaki hospitality.

[he claimed](https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/01/11/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-dig-at-new-plymouth/) was "no improvement on the original". It's not the first time a British comedian has taken a dig at a New Zealand city. British comedian Jimmy Carr says he has "no complaints" after his visit to New Plymouth, after this week's dig at the Taranaki city that

The comedian shared a new photo of the doll version of himself posed in front of the wind wand, his caption taking a cheeky stab at the humble landmark.

Still, a couple of great restaurants, friendly people and great crowds, so no complaints.— Jimmy Carr (@jimmycarr) Still, a couple of great restaurants, friendly people and great crowds, so no complaints,” Carr tweeted. It’s another day in New Plymouth and I saw the sight (singular), it’s a ball on a stick. * “It’s another day in New Plymouth and I saw the sight (singular), it’s a ball on a stick. [Jimmy Carr took a swipe at New Plymouth - other times celebrities roasted New Zealand](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300782325/jimmy-carr-took-a-swipe-at-new-plymouth--other-times-celebrities-roasted-new-zealand?rm=a)

English comedian Jimmy Carr has seemingly backtracked after dissing New Plymouth as his New Zealand tour gets underway.

After taking a stab at New Plymouth, British-Irish comedian Jimmy Carr said he enjoyed the hospitality nonetheless.

Still, a couple of great restaurants, friendly people and great crowds, so no complaints.— Jimmy Carr (@jimmycarr) I’m in New Zealand. [taking a stab](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour) at New Plymouth on Twitter, Carr [said he enjoyed the hospitality nonetheless](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300782947/jimmy-carr-takes-another-jab-at-new-plymouth-calls-wind-wand-a-ball-on-a-stick). [Comedian Jimmy Carr takes a stab at New Plymouth as he arrives in NZ for tour](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300781963/comedian-jimmy-carr-takes-a-stab-at-new-plymouth-as-he-arrives-in-nz-for-tour?rm=a) [Jimmy Carr takes another jab at New Plymouth, calls wind wand a 'ball on a stick'](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300782947/jimmy-carr-takes-another-jab-at-new-plymouth-calls-wind-wand-a-ball-on-a-stick?rm=a) [Jimmy Carr took a swipe at New Plymouth - other times celebrities roasted New Zealand](https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/300782325/jimmy-carr-took-a-swipe-at-new-plymouth--other-times-celebrities-roasted-new-zealand?rm=a)