Desmond Feehily

Ex-soldier wins Jim Davidson's comedy talent hunt

Former soldier Pat Smith has won the comedy talent hunt run by Jim Davidson. The 32-year-old took the Laughter Class crown at the Concorde Club in Eastleigh this week, and now gets to support Davidson on tour as part of his prize.

Chortle, 2nd November 2023

Meet the hopefuls Jim Davidson is helping get into comedy

Nine budding stand-ups are hoping to carve out careers in comedy after making it to the finals of Jim Davidson's new talent hunt. The 69-year-old comic launched the Laughter Class search for future comedy stars, on his Ustreme streaming channel with the aim of giving hopefuls being the same 'guidance and tools to succeed in the industry' as he received after getting his big break on the TV talent contest New Faces.

Chortle, 5th June 2023