LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year

A broadcast of the LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year 2024 final, which took place at the Clapham Grand in June.

In the bustling comedy scene, nine distinct LGBTQ+ comedians took centre stage at the Comedy Bloomers competition. From the witty observations of a trans comedian to the hilarious tales of a Chinese Mongolian immigrant in London, each finalist brings their own unique flavour to the table. As they navigate the challenges and joys of their identities through humour, they not only compete for the crown but also showcase the rich diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community in the world of comedy.

The final was hosted by Dane Buckley and featured judges Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister, Jonny Woo and Daniel Foxx.

The comedians taking part were as follows, alongside short biographies supplied by the producers:

Ciara O'Connor: London-based comic and writer.

James Danielewski: Cheeky real life stories from a gay northerner down south.

Caitlin Powell: Blends razor-sharp rants, off-kilter observations, and silly bits.

Jonathan Rippon: A Clapham Gay or Clapham Grey, representing Daddies out there!

Sallyann Fellowes: Weirdly funny autistic bisexual.

Kate Sharp: An average gay but above average gay comedian.

Marty Gleeson: Offbeat, whimsical and dry with an unexpectedly dark edge.

Fab Goualin: The levity architect - constructing joy one punchline at a time.

Maple Zuo: Chinese-Mongolian comedian.