U&GOLD Unveils Top 10 Christmas Cracker Jokes for 2025: A Royal Roast!
In a hilarious twist of fate, the former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has become the star of this year's Christmas cracker jokes. The nation's favorite comedy channel, U&GOLD, has unveiled the top 10 festive jokes, and they're a laugh-out-loud roast of the year's biggest moments.
- Why is Prince Andrew not writing any Christmas books? He hasn’t got any titles!
- Why don’t Noel and Liam want to open their presents early on Christmas morning? They need a little time to wake up.
- Which pop star carves her own wooden Nativity scene? Sabrina Carpenter.
- What do Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and a snowman have in common? They're both out in the cold.
- What is a French burglar's favorite Christmas film? Louvre, Actually.
- Could Lily Allen and David Harbour get back together for Christmas? Stranger Things have happened!
- Why won’t Angela Rayner get any Christmas presents this year? Santa can’t decide which address to deliver to.
- What is Claudia Winkleman's favorite part of Christmas dinner? The Taters.
- Does Celia Imrie beat her family at Christmas party games? Yes, she trumps them all.
- Where has Santa been more than Nigel Farage? His house in Clacton.
But here's where it gets controversial... Jokes about President Trump and the Prime Minister also made the cut, with one quip about Trump's missing piece of turkey and another comparing Keir Starmer to Jesus. These jokes sparked debate, with some finding them funny and others questioning their taste.
The competition, now in its 13th year, celebrates U&GOLD's festive TV lineup, featuring classic episodes of beloved comedies like Dad's Army and Only Fools and Horses. The winning joke, crafted by Ben Smith from Chelmsford, earned him a £1,500 holiday, a festive hamper, and a box of U&GOLD Christmas Crackers. The top six jokes will be presented in bespoke boxes of U&GOLD's Christmas Crackers, adding an extra layer of humor to the holiday season.
Comedy critic Bruce Dessau, who led the judging panel, praised the stellar list of jokes, calling it one of the best years ever for the competition. Gerald Casey, Director of Programme, Comedy and Entertainment at UKTV, also congratulated the winners, highlighting the public's enduring love for British comedy and their ability to find humor in the news.
