'AGT:All-Stars': Where is Josh Blue? Catch up infamous comedian at 'The Freak Accident Tour'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'AGT: All-Stars' is all set to welcome back comedian Josh Blue, who made the audience laugh as a performer in 'America's Got Talent' season 16.The 44-year-old comedy artist has become one of the most renowned comedians in the reality television world. Blue was born in Cameroon, West Africa, and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
He started his career as a comic artist while pursuing a creative writing degree at Evergreen State College. Before that, he finished high school at Como Park Senior High School. Despite living with cerebral palsy, Blue didn’t let his condition control his life. He turned it into a subject for his stand-up comedy, and that's what got him the third place in 'AGT'.
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Josh Blue's journey in 'AGT'
'AGT' was not Blue’s first experience in the reality television industry. His career had taken off after he won Season 4 of 'Last Comic Standing'. Blue's season 16 audition, where he introduced himself to judges Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara, and Simon Cowell, was a delight to watch. Before starting his stand-up routine, the Denver-based comedian revealed he has cerebral palsy (CP). He joked that he likes to "get that out of the way early." And with that, he told the judges to "buckle up" and began cracking self-deprecating jokes left and right.
After a wonderful performance, Blue earned praise from the judges and a place in the next round of the competition. Blue had advanced to the semi-finals following a set about his experiences as a member of the U.S. Paralympic soccer team."This is the year of Josh Blue!" judge Howie Mandel had exclaimed. In the finale, he ended up in third place.
Where is Josh Blue Now?
Blue had quickly made a name for himself in the comedy industry and garnered a win at the 'Comedy Works New Faces' contest. He then began appearing on the Comedy Central show 'Mind of Mencia' on a regular basis. He has also appeared on live with 'Regis and Kelly', 'Comics Unleashed', and a wide variety of other shows. He has five comedy specials available- 'Good Josh', 'Bad Arm', 'Hooligan Stew', 'Sticky Change', 'Delete', and 'Broccoli'.
Blue continues to be one of the busiest comedians in the entertainment industry. Every year, Blue tours across the majority of the United States and some Canadian venues. He has 22 comedy shows scheduled for this year so far. Apart from stand-up comedy, Blue has released an album with his band, Josh Blue and the Hooligan Stew Review. It was called 'Tom Waits meets the Muppets.'
'AGT:All-Stars' airs every Monday, at 8/7c on NBC.