Last Comic Standing
The best comedians from each audition are called back to a live audition that night. The judges vote on who moves on, but the audience usually gets to vote one comedian as the audience favorite (this option was not available during the international auditions this season) to also move on to the next round. This year's judges are three former contestants: Ant (from season 2), Alonzo Bodden (winner of season 3), and Kathleen Madigan (also from season 2).
Eventually, the contestants are narrowed down to the ten comedians who will live in a house together, although last year's "house" was the RMS Queen Mary. These contestants face a weekly challenge. In the past, these challenges have included performed at a Laundromat, participating in a roast, and writing a bit about a subject with little prep time. The winner of the challenge receives immunity, meaning they cannot be voted off the show that week. The viewing audience votes on the contestants and each week, one is eliminated until there is one comedian standing. The winner gets $250,000 plus a contract with NBC and his or her half hour comedy special on the Bravo network.
Season 6
Season 6 has offically started with the auditions. Keep checking back to find who will be competing to become the latest "Last Comic Standing".
Season 6 Winner: Iliza Shlesinger | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Marcus Jeff Dye Jim Tavare Louis Ramey | Finale |
| Sean Cullen Ron G. Adam Hunter | Episode 11 |
| Papa CJ Paul Foot | Episode 9 |
| Esther Ku God's Pottery | Episode 8 |
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Last Comic Standing: Felipe Esparaza Wins
Posted: 9 Aug 2010
It was a long “Last Comic Standing” results show. We saw all three judges perform plus Iliza Shlesinger, Kathy Griffin and more people. The first person to learn he would not be the Last Comic Standing was Myq Kaplan. I don’t agree with that, but what do I know. I thought Myq should have been [...]
Last Comic Standing: Rachel Feinstein is Eliminated
Posted: 25 Jul 2010
Another comic was going home this week on “Last Comic Standing.” But it wasn’t Jonathan. He is just so crazy, but the judges worried he may be reaching the end of his jokes. Or was that just a joke – I don’t know. Ron continues to be one of my favorites and he made it [...]
Last Comic Standing: James, Laurie, and Maronzio Go Home
Posted: 20 Jul 2010
It was elimination night on “Last Comic Standing” and three were going to be sent home. First up were Roy, Mike, James, and Myq. I was kind of hoping Roy, Mike, and Myq weren’t going to be sent home. Not that I didn’t like James, just liked the other three better. And fortunately for me, [...]
Last Comic Standing: Top 10 Perform
Posted: 13 Jul 2010
It was the first time the “Last Comic Standing” Top 10 got to perform a full set – well, as full a set as they can have so far. Laurie started the show and frankly, I found her to be a bit slow and only so-so funny. I’ve never been a big fan of Felipe [...]
Season 5
Season 5 proved to be very interesting. There is definitely a difference between the comedic styles of the American contestants versus the international contestants. The season ended with John Reep being the winner.
Season 5 Winner: Jon Reep | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Lavell Crawford | Finale |
| Gerry Dee | Episode 12 |
| Amy Schumer | Episode 11 |
| Ralph Harris | Episode 10 |
| Doug Benson Matt Kirshen | Episode 9 |
| Debra DiGiovanni | Episode 8 |
| Dante Gina Yashere | Episode 7 |
Season 4 (2006)
Season 4 began in the summer of 2006 with a two-hour special. Anthony Clark appeared as the new host, replacing Jay Mohr. The winner of season 4 was Josh Blue, with Ty Barnett coming in second. Others in the house that season were Rebecca Corry, Kristin Key, Gabriel Iglesias (who was sent home for breaking the show rules by using a Blackberry), Michele Balan, Roz, April Macie, Joey Gay, Bil Dwyer, and Stella Stolper. Theo Von won a separate contest that was held online.
Season 4 Winner: Josh Blue | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Ty Barnett | Finale |
| Chris Porter | Episode 10 |
| Michele Balan | Episode 9 |
| Roz | Episode 8 |
| Rebecca Corry Kristin Key | Episode 7 |
| Gabriel Iglesias | Disqualified (Episode 7) |
| Joey Gay Bil Dwyer | Episode 6 |
| April Macie Stella Stopler | Episode 5 |
Season 3 (Fall 2004)
Season 3 aired the fall of 2004. This season featured the final ten comedians from season 1 and 2 going against each other. The grand prize featured only the cash, not the contract or Bravo special. Alonzo Bodden won with Dave Mordal coming in second. Before this season ended, NBC cancelled the show due to poor ratings. The final episode was shown on Comedy Central. NBC did pick the show up again for season 4.
Season 3 Winner: Alonzo Bodden | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Dave Mordal John Heffron Rich Vos | Finale |
| Gary Gulman Tess Todd Glass Geoff Brown | Episode 7 |
| Jay London Ralphie May Kathleen Medigan Dat Phan | Episode 6 |
| ANT Sean Kent | Episode 5 |
| Tammy Pescatelli Rob Cantrell | Episode 4 |
| Corey Holcomb Tere Joyce | Episode 3 |
| Jessica Kirson Cory Kahaney | Episode 2 |
Season 2 (Summer 2004)
Season 2 started the summer of 2004 and again, it was hosted by Jay Mohr. The winner was John Heffron with Alonzo Bodden coming in second. Also in the house that season were Ant, Gary Gulman, Tammy Pescatelli, Bonnie McFarlane, Jay London, Kathleen Madigan, Todd Glass, and Corey Holcomb. Season 2 was also the start of infamous Buck Star, who would audition at several sites, but never made it past the live audition.
Season 2 Winner: John Heffron | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Alonzo Bodden Gary Gulman | Finale |
| Kathleen Madigan Tammy Pescatelli | Episode 13 |
| Corey Holcomb | Episode 9 |
| Jay London | Episode 8 |
| ANT | Episode 7 |
| Todd Glass | Episode 6 |
| Bonnie McFarlane | Episode 5 |
Season 1 (2003)
Season 1 began in the summer of 2003 and it was hosted by Jay Mohr. The winner was Dat Phan, with Ralphie May coming in second. Other contestants in the house that season were Rich Vos, Cory Kahaner, Tess Drake, Geoff Brown, Tere Joyce, Sean Kent, Dave Mordal, and Rob Cantrell.
Season 1 Winner: Dat Phan | |
| Comic | Eliminated |
|---|---|
| Ralphie May | Finale |
| Rich Vos Cory Kahaney Tess Safe | Episode 10 |
| Geoff Brown Dave Mordal | Episode 8 |
| Rob Cantrell | Episode 6 |
| Tere Joyce | Episode 5 |
| Sean Kent | Episode 4 |
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