For $10, Joel Dommett took his first three-minute standup slot in a LA bar. He was hooked after just one performance. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a career that would take him to global television fame.
Dommett's foray into comedy began with an unlikely discovery: a standup show on LimeWire, an illegal peer-to-peer sharing website. The comedian spent months listening to countless hours of comedy sets, subconsciously learning how to craft jokes. Two years later, he took the stage in LA's Rainbow Bar & Grill rooftop bar, where anyone could book a slot for just $10.
Dommett credits his early success to a supportive community of comedians who started out doing weird gigs in front of small crowds. The likes of Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, and Rob Beckett were all fellow strugglers on the circuit before achieving stardom. This camaraderie played a significant role in Dommett's growth as a comedian.
Before landing TV presenting jobs, Dommett spent eight years honing his craft on stage. He says that being himself on stage is key to his success – and that he has always tried to be authentic. In an industry where personas are often manufactured, Dommett's commitment to staying true to himself sets him apart.
Dommett's experiences in the jungle during I'm a Celebrity have also helped him appreciate the value of teamwork and humility. He recalls feeling pressure to perform for 500 people working on the show, with little sleep or respite.
With his family life now, Dommett hopes to instill the same joy in his young son that he experienced as a child. His own adventures in LA – reconnected by wearing a Swaziland T-shirt and embracing playfulness – serve as a reminder of the power of childhood wonder.
Dommett's foray into comedy began with an unlikely discovery: a standup show on LimeWire, an illegal peer-to-peer sharing website. The comedian spent months listening to countless hours of comedy sets, subconsciously learning how to craft jokes. Two years later, he took the stage in LA's Rainbow Bar & Grill rooftop bar, where anyone could book a slot for just $10.
Dommett credits his early success to a supportive community of comedians who started out doing weird gigs in front of small crowds. The likes of Josh Widdicombe, James Acaster, and Rob Beckett were all fellow strugglers on the circuit before achieving stardom. This camaraderie played a significant role in Dommett's growth as a comedian.
Before landing TV presenting jobs, Dommett spent eight years honing his craft on stage. He says that being himself on stage is key to his success – and that he has always tried to be authentic. In an industry where personas are often manufactured, Dommett's commitment to staying true to himself sets him apart.
Dommett's experiences in the jungle during I'm a Celebrity have also helped him appreciate the value of teamwork and humility. He recalls feeling pressure to perform for 500 people working on the show, with little sleep or respite.
With his family life now, Dommett hopes to instill the same joy in his young son that he experienced as a child. His own adventures in LA – reconnected by wearing a Swaziland T-shirt and embracing playfulness – serve as a reminder of the power of childhood wonder.
. I mean, who needs a legit comedy gig when you can just pirate some sets and learn from them? But seriously, it's awesome that he credits his supportive community for helping him grow as a comedian, that's so important in this industry. And I love how he stays true to himself on stage, it's refreshing 
. Also, his experiences on I'm a Celebrity are really inspiring, I think its great that he's learning from those challenges and can use them to better himself. But what if the whole thing was just a publicity stunt? 
I love how he credits that early community of comedians for helping him grow, it's like they were all just winging it together, figuring it out as they went along. And I gotta say, his commitment to being himself on stage is really admirable, especially in an industry where people are always trying to fit into this particular mold. Plus, who wouldn't want to be able to wear a Swaziland T-shirt and rock a playful vibe? 
It's great that he's passing on that same sense of wonder to his son, maybe one day they'll even have a comedy show together 
Dommett's commitment to being himself on stage is so admirable, its refreshing to see someone staying true to themselves in the industry 
. Like, sure, he's funny and all, but does we really need to be told how he got started in comedy? I mean, what's the point of sharing a LimeWire show or whatever? Can't we just skip straight to the good stuff? 
. and all this talk about community and camaraderie... where's the critique of the whole industry, you know? it feels like we're just glossing over the struggles of comedians everywhere 
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. I think that's something we can all learn from - being able to adapt, be present, and appreciate the little things in life.
I'm so inspired by Joel Dommett's story! 
And his authenticity on stage is what sets him apart - it's all about being true to yourself, you know?
That show was tough for him, but he handled it so well. The jungle experience taught him the value of teamwork and humility, which is something we can all learn from. And now, as a dad, he wants to pass on that joy to his little one... ain't that just the sweetest thing? 
. And Dommett's whole "being himself" thing is cool and all, but let's be real, he was just lucky to find the right crowd of weirdos who liked his stuff 
. I don't get why comedians have to make such a big deal about being authentic, can't they just write some decent jokes like everyone else? And what's with this "community" vibe? Sounds like just another way for people to cling together and pretend like they're actually supportive 
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. but seriously, it's so inspiring to see someone who didn't come from the 'right' background or have all the 'right' connections make it big with their own unique style and humor. and his authenticity is everything - I love how he's not trying to be someone he's not on stage 
. and can we talk about his family life? being a dad sounds like the best job ever, especially when your kid gets to experience all the wonder and magic of LA with you 
I mean, Joel Dommett's story is like, totally inspiring! The fact that he found comedy on LimeWire (who knew that was a thing?) and just kinda... ran with it, is amazing. And the community of comedians who were all struggling together, that's so cool. It's not about trying to be someone you're not, but being true to yourself on stage. 
I love how he talks about his experiences in the jungle too, and how it made him appreciate teamwork & humility even more. And now, he wants to pass on that joy to his little one? Aw, isn't that just the best? 
. And can we talk about how lucky he was to stumble upon that standup show on LimeWire? what a chance discovery 
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. It's clear that he's not taking himself too seriously, and that's what makes him so relatable 
his journey from laughin at jokes on lime wire 2 bein a global tv fam is insane!!! 
like, thats dedication right? 
️ lol anywayz, i'm all about joel dommett's authenticity & his commitment 2 bein real. he's an inspo! 
