Willow Marler becomes first trans winner of LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year
Pride FM News · 12 November 2026
Worcester comedian Willow Marler has been named LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year, the first trans comic to take the title. She wins £1,000 after a final at London's Comedy Store, judged by Chloe Petts, Tia Kofi, James Barr and Josh Jones, with Glasgow's Scout Robertson runner-up. The Comedy Bloomers competition, now in its fifth year, drew more than 140 entries. Willow says stand-up has 'completely turned things around' after a difficult year with her mental health, and that comedy gives her a mic to talk about being trans.
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