Carlito to announce shock retirement from comedy?

Sad news for Carlier fans. Speculation had been rife that serious half of McFly & Carlito will announce his retirement from comedy, at age 39, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/03/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a comedian isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a comedian-content creator just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouRaphaël

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouRaphaël was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouRaphaël.”
— @DesireePlum, 24 Mar 2026

“I thought Carlito retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 24 Mar 2026

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