Jim Davidson
- 71 years old
- Stand-up comedian
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Meet the hopefuls Jim Davidson is helping get into comedy
Nine budding stand-ups are hoping to carve out careers in comedy after making it to the finals of Jim Davidson's new talent hunt. The 69-year-old comic launched the Laughter Class search for future comedy stars, on his Ustreme streaming channel with the aim of giving hopefuls being the same 'guidance and tools to succeed in the industry' as he received after getting his big break on the TV talent contest New Faces.
Chortle, 5th June 2023Jim Davidson appeals driving ban
Jim Davidson has appeared at Southampton Crown Court in a bid to reverse a 12-month driving ban for speeding.
Chortle, 26th May 2023Scott Capurro joins Jim Davidson's streaming platform
The American comedian will host a weekly topical show on Ustreme, offering his 'no-holds-barred opinion' on events in his homeland.
Chortle, 6th April 2023Jim Davidson splits from fifth wife Michelle Cotton after 14 years
The TV star, 69, who hosted The Generation Game and Big Break at the height of his fame, told pals he is "gutted".
Hannah Hope and Ryan Parry, The Sun, 2nd April 2023Jim Davidson launches talent hunt contest
Ustreme, the streaming service set up by the comic has launched a talent hunt, with those selected given training 'in all genres of comedy from stand-up to panto'.
Chortle, 28th February 2023Jim Davidson feared Operation Yewtree arrest would end his career but he won't sue police
Jim Davidson has opened up on his fears for his career when he was arrested as part of Operation Yewtree, but says he won't sue the police as they were doing their job.
Katherine Heslop, The Mirror, 12th February 2023Jim Davidson 'delighted' about Dudley return - but has dig at Wolverhampton Grand
Jim Davidson is delighted to be returning to the stage in Dudley - but said he's "gutted" he won't be entertaining his beloved fans in Wolverhampton too during his new tour.
Thomas Parkes, The Shropshire Star, 22nd October 2022Roy Chubby Brown signs with Jim Davidson's streaming service
30 of his stand-up shows available to subscribers of Ustreme.
Chortle, 14th September 2022Jim Davidson rages at 'idiot' drivers for blocking pavement
Jim Davidson has slammed inconsiderate drivers who keep blocking the pavement near his £1.5m home.
The comedian, 68, moaned he often sees a string of badly parked cars from his garden on the banks of the River Test, in Stockbridge, Hampshire.
Adam Bennett, The Sun, 25th August 2022Moaning comics are just punching down - and that joke is not funny
Frankie Boyle - who thinks jokes about disabled children are funny - claimed he's now "afraid" to post controversial gags online.
Jean Johansson, Daily Record, 3rd July 2022