Merrick Watts

“A natural storyteller”
- Herald Sun

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Comedy Up Late 2017

Weather it’s his infectious humour across radio and television, his exceptional wine expertise, or his sharp business acumen, Merrick Watts is one of Australia’s most versatile and enthralling entertainers.

Merrick originally rose to fame in the early 2000s as one half of comedy duo Merrick and Rosso, before carving out a successful solo career as an actor on The Hollowmen and Underbelly, and as a stand-up comedian who continues to pack out rooms nationwide.

But it’s his entrepreneurial ventures where Merrick has truly found his sweet spot. In 2018, he founded Grapes of Mirth, a touring comedy festival that brings top Australian comedians to wineries around the country. What started as a quaint concept has grown into one of the most successful comedy touring brands in Australia, combining Merrick’s two passions – great comedy and exceptional wine. As a certified wine expert, Merrick curates experiences where audiences can enjoy world-class stand-up while discovering incredible Australian wines. He’s a people person at heart, and watching his comedian mates perform to crowds creating memories over wine is where he’s happiest.

Merrick took his entrepreneurial spirit even further with Posca Hydrate, a supplementary sports drink based on ancient Roman recipe revered by gladiators. The venture was inspired by his time on Channel 7’s record-breaking SAS: Australia, where he became the oldest person to ever complete the physically and psychologically demanding course – one of only three participants to pass selection, proving he’s as tough as he is funny.

Sharp, charismatic, and endlessly creative, Merrick Watts isn’t just performing comedy – he’s building experiences and brands that bring people together.

Television
Radio
Live Shows
Writing
Notable Live Work
Corporate
Awards & Nominations

2024 – ABC: Plum (role of Wocko)

2023-2024 – Network 10: The Cheap Seats (Guest)

2023 – SBS: Celebrity Letters and Numbers (Panellist)

2023 – Channel 7: The Morning Show- What’s the Buzz (Guest)

2023 – Escape Mag/ Channel 7: Escape To … (Host)

2022 – SBS: Celebrity Letters and Numbers

2022 – Channel 7: The Morning Show (regular guest)

2021 – Channel 7: Australia: Now and Then (Guest)

2020 – ABC Comedy: SAS Australia (Contestant)

2020 – ABC Comedy: Whovians (Panellist)

2020 – 2021 Network TEN: Hughesy We Have a Problem (Panellist)

2020 – Online: In Vino Veritas with Merrick Watts and Guests (Host)

2020 – SBS: Celebrity Mastermind (Guest)

2020 – Network TEN: Studio 10 (Guest Co-Host)

2019 Network TEN: Studio 10 (Guest Co-Host)

2019 Network TEN: Show Me The Movie (Guest)

2019 – Network TEN: Celebrity Name Game (Guest)

2019 – Channel 7: The Chase: Celebrity Edition (Guest)

2018 – ABC TV: Tomorrow Tonight (Panellist)

2018 – Network TEN: Hughesy We Have A Problem (Panellist)

2017-18 – Fox Sports: The Back Page (Panellist)

2018 – Network TEN: The Project (Guest Co-Host)

2018 – Network TEN: Bring Back…Saturday Night (Guest contributor)

2018 – Network TEN: Studio 10 (Guest Co-Host)

2018 – Channel Nine: Eat Well For Less (Guest contributor)

2017 – Comedy Channel: Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)

2014-17 – Network TEN: Have You Been Paying Attention?

2015-17 – Nine Network: The Today Show (regular guest)

You can download a full list of Television credits below

2023-2024 – Triple M Breakfast: Mick and MG (Regular Guest spot)

2023-2024 – ARN iHeart Podcasts: Picture Discuss (Host)

2022 – ARN: Family Feud Podcast (Guest)

2021 -2023 – ARN/iHeartRadio: SAS The Debrief Podcast (Host)

2020 – Triple M: Kennedy and Molloy (Guest Spot)

2019 – Triple M: Kennedy and Molloy (Guest Spot)

2019 – 2GB: 2GB Afternoons (Guest Co-Host)

2019 – News Corp: Police Tape Podcast (Host)

2017 – Triple M Sydney: Drive Merrickville

2015-16 – Triple M National: Drive Merrick and Australia

2014 – 2Day FM: Breakfast Jules, Merrick and Sophie

2012–2013 – Triple M National: Drive Merrick and the Highway Patrol

2010–2011 – Nova 969: Breakfast Merrick, Dools and Ricki Lee

2008–2009 – Nova 969: Breakfast Merrick, Rosso and Kate Ritchie

2001–2008 – Nova 969: Breakfast Merrick and Rosso

1998–2000 – Triple J: Drive Merrick and Rosso

2018-ongoing Grapes of Mirth
Comedy show series hosted at wineries across Australia.

2022 – ongoing An Idiot’s Guide to Wine
Touring Solo Show

2018 Not Just For Laughs Festival
Regional Queensland Comedy Tour with Mel Buttle

2017 Man Of The Hour – Solo Show
Perth Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival

2023-2024 Escape Magazine- Regular Contributor

2023-2024 Delicious Magazine- Regular Contributor

2020 The Critic and The Comic – Delicious Magazine
Column with Mike Bennie

2020 Escape Magazine (Newscorp) – Regular Contributor

2016: Adelaide Fringe Comedy Gala presented by A List and Triple M – charity galas (MC)

2014: Sydney Comedy Festival The Secret Show (MC)

2014: Sydney Comedy Festival Preview Night (MC)

2013: Telstra Live New Year’s Eve YouTube Broadcast (Host)

Merrick is well recognised as a leading performer in comedy and entertainment, and has a wealth of experience in MCing corporate events, awards nights, product launches, company Christmas parties etc. He can entertain your audience as auctioneer and even get results! To describe him as “multi-talented” is a gross understatement (at least that’s what he reckons!). He has the incredible ability to perform in any arena, big or small, and can cater his material for all audiences, including building a multi-media PowerPoint presentation chocked full of jokes, customised to suit your occasion!

Based in Sydney but willing to travel, Merrick is perfect for those gigs that Vince Sorrenti said no to, or Richard Wilkins was too expensive for. He’s also capable of not swearing at absolutely no additional cost!

Testimonials:

“The surprise package of the conference was Merrick Watts. An intelligent and engaging performance surrounding the presentation of 25 separate awards spread over three hours.
His energy and his ability to ad lib around both sponsor/presenters and winners arriving on stage was received with acclamation by the audience and no one left unhappy!
It is a rare combination of established comedic skills and an understanding of how rigid the corporate structure will always be.
We will have him back again without question.
HIA National Awards

Merrick was an absolute gem and a pleasure to work with!
He was beyond perfect for our event today! My tummy hurts from laughing with him all day..
We have received the best feedback from literally everyone within the business.
What a legend! Rebook for next year
McNab

2017: Perth Fringe Festival – Nominee, Best Comedy Show – Man of the Hour

2016: ACRA Awards – Winner, Best Documentary, Modern Warrior, Triple M Network

2009: ACRA Awards – Winner, Best Station Produced Comedy Segment

2009: ASTRA Awards – Winner, Most Popular Male Talent – Merrick & Rosso

2005: TV Week Logies – Merrick and Rosso Unplanned – Nominated, Most popular Light Entertainment Program

2004: ACRA Awards – Winner, Best on Air Team

2003: ACRA Awards – Winner, Best on Air Team (Metro)

2003: ARIA Awards – Winner, Best Comedy Album – From Us to Youse

2003: GQ Man of the Year Award – Comedians of the Year – Merrick & Rosso

1999: ARIA Awards – Teenage Mullet Fury – Nominated, Best Comedy Album Award

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