Last Comic Standing 5

On June 13, 2007, competitive reality show Last Comic Standing began airing its fifth season on NBC with new host, Bill Bellamy. For the first time ever people could vote in Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. This season is also taped rather than filmed.

Auditions

Auditions were held in London, Montreal, Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, San Antonio and Tempe.

Numerous established comedians auditioned for Last Comic Standing this season. They included:

Some of the finalists have also appeared elsewhere:

Last Comic Standing

Last Comic Standing is an American reality television talent show on NBC that aired from 2003 to 2010, then again in 2014 and 2015. The goal of the program is to select a comedian from an initially large group of hopefuls. For the first seven seasons, the winner received a cash prize and a television special; for season 8 in 2014, the winner won a cash prize, a talent deal with NBC, and a half-hour scripted project that will be developed by Universal Television.

In July 2014, NBC renewed Last Comic Standing for a ninth season.

Format

The show has varied its format season by season. For seasons 1–2 and 4–7, NBC talent scouts Ross Mark and Bob Read held open casting calls in various locations around the United States. At each casting call, Mark and Read identified comics to participate in callback auditions in front of live audiences. Mark and Read then selected a predetermined number of comics from each callback, who were invited to participate in a semifinal qualifying round.

Last Comic Standing 4

On May 30, 2006, competitive reality show Last Comic Standing began airing its fourth season on NBC with a 2 hour special and a new host, Anthony Clark.

Auditions

In the opening rounds, Buck Star once again showed up to audition in each city only to be turned down repeatedly. As in season two, he was finally given an opportunity to perform in the last city, where he didn't impress the audience and was cut.

Numerous established comedians auditioned for Last Comic Standing this season. They included:

Some of the finalists have also appeared elsewhere:

Last Comic Downloaded

In a new web tie-in this season, NBC is allowing viewers to vote online to give with the two comics a chance to perform on the live finale in a head-to-head competition. Each week, five comedians are featured online. The competitors will be narrowed down to the two finalists in later rounds.

Last Comic Standing 6

The 6th season of Last Comic Standing began airing in May 2008. This competitive reality show on NBC was hosted by Bill Bellamy (continuing from season five) and a new co-host, Fearne Cotton. The contest was won by Iliza Shlesinger from Dallas, Texas.

Auditions

Auditions were held in the following cities in early 2008, with the listed comics advancing to the semi-finals:

Los Angeles, California: January 29 at The Improv. Judges: Oscar Nuñez and Angela Kinsey of The Office.

New York City, New York: February 7 and February 8 at Gotham Comedy Club. Judges: Steve Schirripa and Richard Belzer.

Toronto, Canada: February 14 at Yuk-Yuks. Judges: Dave Foley and Richard Kind.

Minneapolis, Minnesota: February 19 at the Acme Comedy Club. Judges: Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery of The Office.