Dave Hughes
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About Dave Hughes
David William Hughes (born 26 November 1970) is an Australian stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter. He is known for his larrikin personality, drawling Australian accent and deadpan comedic delivery. He has previously been co-host of Hughesy & Kate on Nova 100, the KIIS Network and the Hit Network, Hughesy, Ed & Erin with Ed Kavalee and Erin Molan on 2Day FM, and a panellist on The Masked Singer Australia on Network 10.
Born in Warrnambool, Hughes was dux of Christian Brothers' College, Warrnambool, graduating in 1988, and briefly studied information technology at Swinburne University and accounting at Deakin University before dropping out to pursue comedy. After leaving university it was seven years before he found work as a stand-up comedian, during which he worked at an abattoir, as a bricklayer's labourer and as a shop assistant. His first comedy gig came at age 22 while living in Perth, and after three attempts over six months he gained confidence and went on to become a headline act and a regular performer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Hughes had his first mainstream television break with stand-up on Hey Hey It's Saturday, and co-hosted the ABC comedy talk show The Glass House with Wil Anderson and Corinne Grant until it was axed in 2006. For ten years (2003-2013) he co-hosted the AFL-themed Network Ten show Before The Game, and from July 2009 he co-hosted The 7PM Project, later The Project, before resigning from his full-time position in December 2013 to return to stand-up. He hosted Australia's Got Talent in 2016, returned to Network Ten in 2018 to host Hughesy, We Have a Problem, and from 2019 to 2023 was a panellist on The Masked Singer Australia.
Videos (267)
Videos 97 to 120 of 267.
1:06I did what I did and i stand by it!
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0:56Every man for himself
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2:29Hughesy Sprays Richmond | AFL
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1:53Getting in early this year. Happy Valentines Day Honey!
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3:18Hughesy Sprays Collingwood | The Footy Show | AFL
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0:1416yo son had 3 mates for a sleepover last night. Apparently it’s ‘no shirt wednesday’.
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0:38Advice for shop owners at the end. Final tix to Canberra Comedy Festival show. TOMORROW!
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0:36Grateful for my time on Taskmaster Australia. What a blast!
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0:21My son tests me!
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0:48Our right as Australians is to eat the grapes at Woolworths during our shop. do you agree?
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0:35Will Tony Mokbel turn up to my show this year?
1.8K views
0:22Jugglers out of control!
1.7K views
1:24Talk about disrespect! | Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
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4:04Dave Hughes | 2022 Gold Logie presentation
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2:44Who thinks travelling with little kids is a waste of money? My show Cooked starts in Adelaide!
1.7K views
0:34My son's been a smartass for at least 10 years.
1.7K views
0:28I met Margot Robbies PE Teacher
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0:25Growing up in the 70's the dogs ruled the world
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0:42Perks of our new puppy Ginger
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0:18i wonder what the average life span of a street hire ebike is? Anyone know?
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0:56Am I a hero?
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0:56Dave Hughes | How parking fines can make you rich
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4:29Dave Hughes | Melbourne Comedy Festival | Gala 1999
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0:39No need to sneak! I love to be papped
1.6K viewsGuest appearances (8)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Dave Hughes.
Guest appearances 1 to 8 of 8.
1:41Dave Hughes hides the van keys from Tom
Tom Cashman
3M views
1:26Dave Hughes carries mugs up the path
Tom Cashman
306.8K views
1:24:10Dr Phil LIVE! in Melbourne, Australia | With Dave Hughes, Melanie Bracewell, Arj Barker and more!
Adam Ray
138.3K views
51:54Dave Hughes - The Butterfield Effect Podcast - 051
Isaac Butterfield
25K views
32:13Dave Hughes | I'm Not Crying... I'm Just Cutting Onions w/ Tommy Little Episode 2
Tommy Little
2.6K views
4:04Dave Hughes, Kerry Armstrong, Sarah Kendall (Darren & Brose)
Darren & Brose
1K views
4:26Dave Hughes, John Safran, Lawrence Mooney (Darren & Brose)
Darren & Brose
430 views
0:25Dave Hughes Hughesy talking about Doug Chappel
Doug Chappel
215 viewsChannels on this page: Tom Cashman, Adam Ray, Isaac Butterfield, Tommy Little, Darren & Brose, Doug Chappel
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dave Hughes?
Born David William Hughes on 26 November 1970, he is an Australian stand-up comedian and television and radio presenter known for his larrikin personality and deadpan delivery.
How did Dave Hughes start in comedy?
His first comedy gig came at age 22 while living in Perth; after three attempts over six months he gained confidence and became a headline act.
What radio shows has Dave Hughes co-hosted?
He has co-hosted Hughesy & Kate on Nova 100, the KIIS Network and the Hit Network, and Hughesy, Ed & Erin on 2Day FM.
Was Dave Hughes on The Project?
Yes, he co-hosted The 7PM Project, later The Project, from July 2009 until he resigned from his full-time position in December 2013 to return to stand-up.
What did Dave Hughes do before becoming a comedian?
Before finding work as a stand-up he held a variety of jobs, including working at an abattoir, as a bricklayer's labourer and as a shop assistant.
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