Matt Richardson
Stand-up, Host and Presenter
Stand-up, host and presenter Matt is one of the UK’s fastest rising stars.
Still in his early 20’s Matt started stand-up in 2009 at just 18 years old. Since then Matt has been headlining his own tours, winning Awards and hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-hosting the Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack, Co-Hosting Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live! Alongside Christine Lampard and helming the live spin off show alone, two one-off documentaries for ITV2 – Pampered Pooches, Hollywood and Meet The Family Guys, a series regular role on Viral Tap (ITV2), Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, Sweat The Small Stuff, Big Brothers Bit on the Side, Fake Reaction, Its Not Me It’s You, I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of here Now!
In 2013 Matt headed out on his first ever award-winning tour ‘Hometown Hero’.
AWARDS
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival ‘Best New Show’ 2012 – Winner
Latitude Festival New Act of the Year 2011 – Finalist
Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2011 – Winner
Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2010 – Runner-Up
So You Think You’re Funny? 2010 – Finalist
Chortle Student Comedy Award 2010 – Finalist
Newbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2010 – Winner
TESTIMONIAL
“High wattage charisma from a talented young comic whose star is on the rise” – The Guardian
“Hilarious and Charming” – The Mirror
“Sharp, Funny and Warm” – Heat Magazine
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