Jerrod Carmichael to announce shock retirement from comedy?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • Washington
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Carmichael created a stir on Thursday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

Sad news for Carmichael fans. Speculation had been rife that the American comedian best known for his roles in Transformers: The Last Knight or Neighbors, will announce his retirement from comedy, at age 38, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 09/01/2026 : 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-actor 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.

#ThankYouJerrod

For a little while on Thursday evening, #ThankYouJerrod 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 #ThankYouJerrod.”
— @DesireePlum, 8 Jan 2026
“Didn't Jerrod Carmichael retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 8 Jan 2026

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