British comedian Jimmy Carr has openly confessed to being addicted to cosmetic procedures, comparing the maintenance of his appearance to painting Scotland’s iconic Forth Bridge during a recent appearance on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X.
The 8 Out of 10 Cats host, who was promoting his new film set for release in cinemas, didn’t shy away from discussing his extensive cosmetic work. When Moyles remarked on how well Carr looked, the comedian quipped, “I do look well, but I can take no credit. There’s a list of surgeons.”
He jokingly added that he’s undergone so many transformations that when they first met, “I was a small Korean girl.”
Carr acknowledged the addictive nature of cosmetic enhancements, admitting, “It’s a little bit addictive.” When asked if he was finished with procedures, he made a revealing comparison: “This is like the Forth Bridge. Soon as I finished…” The reference to the famous Scottish landmark, which requires continuous maintenance and repainting, suggests Carr sees his cosmetic work as an ongoing process rather than a completed project.
The comedian offered some cosmetic advice to Moyles during their conversation, recommending teeth and hair work as the most impactful procedures. “I would say if you got your teeth and your hair done, you would look 15 years younger,” Carr suggested. He revealed he’s had a hair transplant, explaining the procedure in characteristically humorous detail, noting that the only downside is that when the hairs on the back of his neck stand up, “I look like Tintin.”
Carr also disclosed he’s had his eyes lasered by Julian Stevens at Moorfields, who he claimed “helped design the machine.” He enthusiastically recommended the procedure despite describing the experience as “the most unpleasant 30 seconds of your life.”
Beyond his cosmetic confessions, Carr discussed his prolific work ethic, performing two shows nightly and touring extensively across 48 countries. He’s currently playing arena shows “in the round,” a format inspired by watching Dave Chappelle perform, which ensures no audience member has a bad seat.