'Why are they called Sunshine Variety coaches when all the kids look the same?' Jimmy Carr blasted for 'sick' Down’s syndrome joke

Comedian Jimmy Carr has sparked outrage for making an offensive joke about children with Down's syndrome.


In front of a theatre audience he said: 'Why are they called the Sunshine Variety coaches when all the kids on them look the f***ing same?'

The stand-up comic who hosts the Channel 4 TV panel show '8 Out Of 10 Cats' was immediately criticised for targeting people unable to defend themselves. 


One fan who went to see the show in Warrington, Cheshire, told the Sun: 'there was some laughter but I think most people agreed that it was crass.     Full Read