Ross Smith

Some people stumble into viral fame by design, but Ross Smith did it by accidentally stealing someone else's holiday. Back in 2018, a message meant for another Ross Smith led him to jet off with complete strangers, and the ensuing international headlines became the heart of his debut Edinburgh show, I Am Ross Smith. That knack for turning life's absurdities into laugh-out-loud moments has made him one of London's most reliable club comics and MCs, with the kind of room-reading ability that feels like witchcraft.

His sophomore hour, Crying Shame, was a sellout triumph at the Fringe, landing two spots in Dave's Top Ten Jokes of 2019. Joel Dommett calls him "one of my favourite new acts," while Nish Kumar praised his "hilarious and original" style—though Nish admits that quote itself is neither. You might've spotted Ross on screen in Slow Horses (Apple TV+) or Sick of It (Sky One), but he's at his sharpest live, wielding quick wit and storytelling that feels effortless even when it's razor-sharp.

A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, Ross brings that same assured, commanding presence whether he's headlining or hosting. Represented by Gag Reflex Management, he's the sort of comic who makes every gig feel like you're in on the joke.