The WORST episodes of Live at the Apollo
Every episode of Live at the Apollo ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Live at the Apollo!
At the forefront of its genre, the roll-call of stand-ups who have performed in front of the famous Live At The Apollo lights plays out like a who's who of comedic royalty. Each episode sees a national (and sometimes international) stand-up both compering and performing, before introducing two of the best established and up-coming stand-ups to the stage.
#1 - Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCausland
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/4/2018
This episode is hosted by the fantastic Dane Baptiste as he introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.
#2 - Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett, Helen Bauer
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2021
The hilarious Loyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage.
#3 - Chris McCausland, Sophie Duker, Emmanuel Sonubi
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/10/2021
Liverpudlian comedian Chris McCausland hosts the first episode of the series, welcoming comedians Sophie Duker and Emmanuel Sonubi to the stage.
#4 - Desiree Burch, Paul McCaffrey, Jonny Pelham
Season 15 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/2019
In this episode, the hilarious Desiree Burch introduces stand-up stars Paul McCaffrey and Jonny Pelham to the stage.
#5 - Ardal O’Hanlon, Mawaan Rizwan, Sara Barron
Season 15 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/3/2019
This episode is hosted by the brilliant Ardal O’Hanlon, as he introduces to the stage the amazing Mawaan Rizwan and the hilarious Sara Barron.
#6 - Darren Harriott, Jessica Fostekew, Stephen Bailey
Season 15 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/26/2019
The magnificent Darren Harriott introduces Jessica Fostekew and Stephen Bailey to the famous Apollo stage.
#7 - Guz Khan, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rhys James
Season 15 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2019
Man Like Mobeen star Guz Khan hosts the stand-up showcase recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo. On the bill are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Rhys James.
#8 - Sindhu Vee, Alex Edelman, Lou Sanders
Season 15 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/12/2019
This episode of the award winning Live at the Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sindhu Vee as she introduces rising comedy star Alex Edelman and the fantastic Lou Sanders to the stage.
#9 - Tom Allen, Rosie Jones, Kae Kurd
Season 15 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2019
This episode is hosted by the inimitable Tom Allen, who introduces the fantastic Rosie Jones and the wonderful Kae Kurd to the world-famous Apollo stage.
#10 - Suzi Ruffell, Kerry Godliman, Loyiso Gola
Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/13/2018
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hysterically funny Kerry Godliman introduces the energetic Suzi Ruffell and South African comedian Loyiso Gola to the stage.
#11 - Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady
Season 14 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/20/2018
Sindhu Vee, Jamali Maddix and Fern Brady perform.
#12 - Phil Wang, Rachel Parris, Brennan Reece
Season 14 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/6/2018
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The hilarious Phil Wang introduces talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris and the charismatic Brennan Reece to the stage.
#13 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed Gamble
Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/29/2018
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. The uproarious Gina Yashere hosts and introduces Lost Voice Guy and Ed Gamble to the stage.
#14 - Dara Ó Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo Gilligan
Season 14 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2018
Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Dara Ó Briain introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and the sensational Mo Gilligan to the stage.
#15 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas
Season 14 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2018
The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report Ellie Taylor, as she introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.
#16 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/11/2018
Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.
#17 - Zoe Lyons, Ria Lina, Tom Ward
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/24/2021
The magnificent Zoe Lyons introduces comedians Ria Lina and Tom Ward to the stage.
#18 - Henning Wehn, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/31/2017
This episode is hosted by the eccentric Henning Wehn as he introduces to the stage the delightful Lucy Porter and the hilarious Guz Khan.
#19 - Rob Beckett, Jen Brister, Darren Harriott
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/14/2017
In this episode, the hilarious Rob Beckett is your host as he introduces rising comedy stars Jen Brister and Darren Harriott to the stage.
#20 - Nish Kumar, Luisa Omielan, David O'Doherty
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/7/2017
The talented Nish Kumar is your host for this episode of the award-winning Live at the Apollo as he introduces Luisa Omielan and David O'Doherty to the famous Apollo stage.
#21 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly Walsh
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2016
Glaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.
#22 - Gina Yashere, Ellie Taylor, Sam Simmons
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2016
In this week's third episode, multi-award winning Gina Yashere hosts as she introduces surreal Australian comedian Sam Simmons and rising comedy star Ellie Taylor to the stage.
#23 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle Wolf
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2016
Australian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.
#24 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2016
This week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.
#25 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2016
Mischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.