Daliso Chaponda

With over 300 million views of his stand-up online, Daliso Chaponda rose to fame as a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent (2017), quickly becoming a fan favourite with both the judges and the public. His sharp wit, charismatic delivery, and unique perspective have since made him a mainstay on the UK comedy and broadcasting scene.

Daliso has made numerous appearances on major TV shows including Have I Got News For You (BBC One), QI (BBC Two), Celebrity Pointless (BBC One – Winner), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two), and Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions (ITV). He’s also featured on Comedy Central (The Complaints Department, Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains) and Dave (Unforgivable), among others.

A gifted writer and storyteller, Daliso is the creator and host of the Rose d’Or-nominated BBC Radio 4 series Citizen of Nowhere. His recent work includes The Exploding Library (BBC Radio 4), and regular appearances on The News Quiz, Just A Minute, and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4). His voice is a familiar one across BBC Sounds and podcast platforms, with credits including The Ultimate Choice, Evil Genius, and You Heard It Here First.

Daliso’s stand-up career is truly global. He has performed at major festivals including Edinburgh, Melbourne, Singapore, and Cape Town, and has completed four nationwide UK tours, consistently playing to sold-out audiences. His latest tour show, Feed This Black Man, Again, received rave reviews.

His stand-up specials What the African Said, Blah Blah Blacklist, and Apocalypse Not Now are all available to stream on ITVX.

Whether on stage, screen, or radio, Daliso Chaponda is an original voice with global appeal, razor-sharp humour, and a talent for making audiences laugh - and think.