Justin Moorhouse

Justin Moorhouse is a highly respected presenter, comedian, and podcaster, best known for appearing alongside Peter Kay in the Channel 4 series ‘Phoenix Nights’. Since leaving his job in sales, he has devoted his career to the entertainment industry and has become a fan-favourite for audiences across the UK. With a vast repertoire of experience, Justin has gained the opportunity to perform live, on television and radio. As a regular at Edinburgh Fringe, a radio presenter with BBC Manchester, and the proud host of the ‘About 30 Minutes No More than 45’ podcast, he has become an incredibly popular entertainer for a wide range of events. Whether you are looking to hire an event host or a live performer to entertain your audience, do not hesitate to hire Justin today.

A firm favourite throughout the entertainment industry, Justin began his professional comedic career at age 29 by contacting a comedy club, the Frog and Bucket, and performing a stand-up show. In 2002, he competed in a local comedy competition and won the final held at the Comedy Store Manchester. Gaining a respected reputation throughout the industry, Justin secured the role of Young Kenny in Phoenix Nights, alongside comedic legend Peter Kay and has since soared to success. Keen to perform his shows live on stage, Justin has become a regular at Edinburgh Fringe and has completed numerous theatre tours across the UK. Alongside this, he also gained the remarkable opportunity to present live from the Olympics in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 for Team GB and DFS. Justin also makes weekly contributions to the Warm Up on Talk Sport alongside Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning, guessing attendance every Sunday morning.

An experienced professional, Justin has also developed an admirable career on television. Since his iconic role in Phoenix Nights, he has been selected to appear on a wide range of shows over recent years, including Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Ken Loach’s Looking for Eric, Max and Paddy’s Road to No-Where, Shameless, and Celebrity Mastermind. With his shows being a hit with fans globally, his live performances have also been televised on The Comedy Store, One Night Stand, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. Treasured for his natural humour and positive personality, Justin has become the proud host of the popular ‘About 30 Minutes No More than 45’ podcast, where he has created over 200 episodes to date. Recently, Justin made notable appearances on shows including Richard Osman's House of Games, QI, and Live At The Apollo and has become a fan favourite and regular on Channel 4's Countdown. Additionally, he is frequently featured as Champion of Champions on BBC5 Live's Fighting Talk and Radio 4's The New Quiz. 

Now hired for events of all kinds, Justin Moorhouse has become one of the most sought-after comedians in the circuit. With experience performing live, on television, and radio, his appearances have become a must-see for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Having worked his way up the ranks incredibly quickly, Justin’s success is admired by professionals globally, allowing him to now become the ideal addition to events internationally.