About Josh Jones
Joshua Jones (born 9 December 1992) is an English stand-up comedian. After beginning his career performing in small venues and working men's clubs, he went on to embark on his own comedy tours: Waste of Space (2022) and Gobsmacked (2023). Jones was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester on 9 December 1992. Whilst studying at Salford University, he decided to try stand-up comedy. An out gay man, who came out at the age of 19, Jones' homosexuality is a key part of his comedy act.
Since appearing on Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club in 2020, he has gone on to appear on an array of shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, CelebAbility and The Stand Up Sketch Show, as well as fronting the BBC Three competition Fast Food Face-Off and the online Channel 4 chat show V.I.Pees. In 2019, Jones was a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, and the following year, he made his television stand-up debut on Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club. In 2021, he fronted the competition show Fast Food Face-Off for BBC Three.
He also co-hosts the podcasts Hard Sell and Chatting with Cherubs. He began co-hosting Chatting with Cherubs alongside Morgan Rees, and the comedy podcast Hard Sell with Darren Harriott for Dave. In 2025, Jones appeared as a contestant on the seventeenth series of Dancing on Ice but withdrew after 2 episodes due to injury. He was partnered with Tippy Packard.
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Who is Josh Jones?
Joshua Jones (born 9 December 1992) is an English stand-up comedian. He was born in Failsworth, Greater Manchester. After beginning his career performing in small venues and working men's clubs, he went on to embark on his own comedy tours: Waste of Space (2022) and Gobsmacked (2023).
How did Josh Jones start in comedy?
Whilst studying at Salford University, he decided to try stand-up comedy. In 2019, Jones was a finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, and the following year, he made his television stand-up debut on Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club.
What television shows has Josh Jones appeared on?
He has appeared on an array of shows including 8 Out of 10 Cats, CelebAbility and The Stand Up Sketch Show, as well as fronting the BBC Three competition Fast Food Face-Off and the online Channel 4 chat show V.I.Pees.
What podcasts does Josh Jones co-host?
He co-hosts the podcasts Hard Sell with Darren Harriott for Dave, and Chatting with Cherubs alongside Morgan Rees.
Did Josh Jones appear on Dancing on Ice?
Yes. In 2025, Jones appeared as a contestant on the seventeenth series of Dancing on Ice but withdrew after 2 episodes due to an ankle injury sustained during training. He was partnered with Tippy Packard.
