Jimmy Carr has become the most subscribed UK comedian on YouTube as his official channel surpasses 1.5 million subscribers.

Carr’s YouTube channel has seen significant growth after reaching 1 million subscribers in July 2024. New content strands such as Jimmy Carr’s Heckle Amnesties, featuring original content from his live shows compiled in collaboration with Chambers Management, have driven engagement and subscriber numbers with the channel amassing over 400 million views in the last year. Hitting the 1.5 million milestone secures Carr the top spot among UK comedians on the platform.

Shaun Keeble, VP Digital, Banijay Rights, commented: “To see Jimmy Carr’s channel reach this incredible milestone is thrilling for all of us at Banijay Rights and truly reflects the strength of our partnership with both Jimmy and Chambers Management. With a growing roster of top-tier and emerging comedians, we’re proud to be leading the expansion of comedy entertainment onto YouTube and in the digital space.”

The Jimmy Carr YouTube channel has been operated by Banijay Rights, the distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, since July 2023. The channel showcases the best clips from Carr’s stand-up comedy shows, TV appearances, and podcasts with new video content posted daily.

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