Bring the Funny is an American comedy competition series that aired on NBC from July 9 to September 17, 2019.
Hosted by comedian Amanda Seales, the series features various comedy acts performing in front of an audience for a chance to win $250,000. The first season consisted of 11 episodes: 10 regular episodes and an additional results episode for the finale. The series's panel of judges consists of Kenan Thompson, Chrissy Teigen and Jeff Foxworthy.
Open Mic The Open Mic round featured 40 contestants appearing over four episodes, with 10 acts per episode. The judges selected six out of the 10 acts in each episode to move onto the next round, the Comedy Clash; the other four acts were eliminated.
Week 1 ParticipantGenreFromResultMatt RifeStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedFrangelaSketchLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedJarred FellVarietyAuckland, New ZealandAdvancedHarry & ChrisVarietyEaling, United KingdomAdvancedAli Kolbert StandupNew York, New YorkEliminatedIan Lara StandupNew York, New YorkEliminatedArmando Anto VarietyLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminatedMister Zed VarietyNew JerseyEliminatedJK! StudiosSketchProvo, UtahAdvancedOrlando LeybaStandupGlendale, CaliforniaAdvanced
Week 2 ParticipantGenreFromResultRandy FeltfaceVarietyVictoria, AustraliaAdvancedMichael LongfellowStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedRoom 28 SketchNew York, New YorkEliminatedWilly ApplemanSketchBrooklyn, New YorkAdvancedDaphnique Springs StandupBurbank, CaliforniaEliminatedISMOStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedMandy Muden VarietyLondon, United KingdomEliminatedRegan & Watkins VarietyLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminatedMorgan JayVarietyLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedJesus TrejoStandupLong Beach, CaliforniaAdvanced
Week 3 ParticipantGenreFromResultCalvin EvansStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedHandsome NakedVarietyChicago, IllinoisEliminatedKristin KeyVarietyRedondo Beach, CaliforniaAdvancedCandice ThompsonStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminatedAudrey StewartStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminatedDrennon DavisVarietyLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedAndrea LopezSketchWashington, D.C.AdvancedLost Moon RadioSketchLos Angeles, CaliforniaEliminatedKids These DaysSketchNew York, New YorkAdvancedAli SiddiqStandupHouston, TexasAdvanced
Week 4 ParticipantGenreFromResultTacarra WilliamsStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedThe ValleyfolkSketchLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedRocky Dale DavisStandupBrookwood, AlabamaAdvancedLewbergerVarietyLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedRivkah ReyesVarietyChicago, IllinoisEliminatedGraham KayStandupBrooklyn, New YorkEliminatedLeclerc AndreStandupBrooklyn, New YorkEliminatedErica RhodesStandupLos Angeles, CaliforniaAdvancedThe Chris and Paul ShowSketchStamford, ConnecticutAdvancedLucas BohnVarietyBrooklyn, New YorkEliminated
Comedy Clash The Comedy Clash features all 24 selected acts and pits them against each other. The Judges then vote on who advances to the Showcase (twelve move on, twelve are eliminated).
Week 5 ParticipantGenreParticipantJarred FellVarietyRandy FeltfaceJesus TrejoStandupTacarra WilliamsJK! StudiosSketchKids These DaysKristin KeyVarietyMorgan Jay
Week 6 ParticipantGenreParticipantHarry & ChrisVarietyLewbergerMichael LongfellowStandupCalvin EvansThe Chris and Paul ShowSketchWilly ApplemanISMOStandupErica Rhodes
Week 7 ParticipantGenreParticipantMatt RifeStandupRocky Dale DavisFrangelaSketchAndrea LopezThe ValleyfolkSketch/VarietyDrennon DavisAli SiddiqStandupOrlando Leyba
Semi-final Showcase The semi-final Showcase features the remaining 12 selected acts as voted by the judges. The judges will choose 2 acts from each week to move on to the finale, with the viewers choosing one act to advance to the finale as a wildcard. 7 will be Eliminated.
Week 8 GenreParticipantParticipantGenreSketchThe Chris and Paul ShowJK! StudiosSketchStandupMatt RifeAli SiddiqStandupStandupErica RhodesJarred FellVariety
Week 9 GenreParticipantParticipantGenreVarietyMorgan JayFrangelaSketchStandupTacarra WilliamsMichael LongfellowStandupSketchThe ValleyfolkLewbergerVariety
Finale The finale began by revealing The Valleyfolk got the most votes from the viewers, and they return to the competition. After the episode ends, the viewers then vote on the five acts to decide who brought the funny. The winner of Bring the Funny’s first season will be revealed in a results episode the following week. Three will finish as finalists, and the winner will be announced by Amanda.
Week 10 ParticipantGenreLewbergerVarietyTacarra WilliamsStandupThe Chris and Paul ShowSketchAli SiddiqStandupThe ValleyfolkSketch
Elimination table No.ContestantWeek12345678910/111The ValleyfolkSAFEWINWCWINNER2Tacarra WilliamsSAFEWINSAFERUNNER-UP3-5Ali SiddiqSAFEWINSAFEFinalist LewbergerSAFEWINSAFEFinalist The Chris and Paul ShowSAFEWINSAFEFinalist 6-12FrangelaSAFEWINOUTMichael LongfellowSAFEWINOUTMorgan JaySAFEWINOUTMatt RifeSAFEWINOUTJarred FellSAFEWINOUTJK! StudiosSAFEWINOUTErica RhodesSAFEWINOUT13-24Orlando LeybaSAFEOUTDrennon DavisSAFEOUTAndrea LopezSAFEOUTRocky Dale DavisSAFEOUTISMOSAFEOUTWilly ApplemanSAFEOUTCalvin EvansSAFEOUTHarry & ChrisSAFEOUTKristin KeySAFEOUTKids These DaysSAFEOUTJesus TrejoSAFEOUTRandy FeltfaceSAFE OUT25-40Rivkah ReyesOUTGraham KayOUTLeclerc AndreOUTLucas BohnOUTHandsome NakedOUTCandice ThompsonOUTAudrey StewartOUTLost Moon RadioOUTRoom 28OUTDaphnique SpringsOUTMandy MudenOUTRegan & WatkinsOUTAli KolbertOUTIan LaraOUTArmando AntoOUTMister ZedOUT
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See also Last Comic Standing, a similar show
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