Jimmy Carr's Offensive Remarks: Meghan Markle Attacked and Women's Value Undermined on Big Fat Quiz

Comedian Jimmy Carr didn't hold back when he took the stage on the Big Fat Quiz of 2023, and his humor certainly didn't go unnoticed by the audience. Carr, known for his playful jabs, couldn't resist poking fun at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a couple with an ongoing presence in the media. In June, Prince Harry, often affectionately referred to as the "ginger formerly known as Prince," made headlines by becoming the first British royal in 130 years to give evidence in court. Carr took a humorous jab at the media's treatment of Harry during the quiz's introduction, highlighting the way the press had tried to manipulate and control Harry, drawing laughter from the panel and the audience.

Meghan Markle chimed in, adding to the light-hearted banter, reflecting the UK's growing exasperation with the continuous coverage of the couple's activities. The comedic lineup also featured actor Charles Dance, who appeared to read an amusing incident involving Harry's frozen toucher from an undisclosed source, adding an extra layer of entertainment value, albeit at the expense of the Royals.

This wasn't the first time Jimmy Carr targeted Meghan Markle with his jokes. In a previous episode of The Last Leg, he playfully critiqued her and Harry's documentary, jokingly mentioning that he didn't realize Harry's mom was Diana and playfully giving a spoiler alert for her fate. Carr continued with his humor by suggesting that Megan's claims of being a lifelong feminist were unconventional, given her marriage to a prince and departure from her job. The audience had mixed reactions, but Carr assured that it was all in good fun.

Jimmy Carr also couldn't resist poking fun at Meghan and Harry's request for privacy from the media, saying, "If you want privacy, don't do a documentary for Netflix; do it for Britbox." This elicited a much louder reaction from the studio audience.

Despite these jests and the public scrutiny they faced, Tom Scobby, while promoting his book "End Game," indicated that Harry could laugh off such comedic commentary. Scobby suggested that Harry understood the nature of public life and celebrity, including being the subject of late-night monologues and parodies. While there was no indication of Harry regretting his revelations in the book, Scobby emphasized that Harry had been well prepared for the media storm surrounding his memoir. According to Scobby, Harry's confidence in sharing his story remained unwavering.

In the realm of public opinion, Meghan Kelly, a conservative commentator, expressed her view that South Park's episode about the Sussexes had a significant impact on their reputation. She suggested that their aspirations, particularly Meghan's rumored political ambitions, might face challenges in light of this portrayal.