Merrick Watts

“A natural storyteller”
- Herald Sun

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As one half of Merrick and Rosso, Merrick Watts took Triple J drive to ratings highs, was the first voice on the NOVA network and built a cult TV fan base with shows on Nine, Ten and the Comedy Channel.

As a solo performer, Merrick has carved out a new course: as an actor on The Hollowmen and Underbelly; and as a comedian, touring a solo show for the first time in 2017 with Man of the House and performing on TV shows such as Thank God You’re Here, The Project, and Hughesy We Have a Problem. He’s also been performing regularly as a panellist on Network Ten’s Studio 10.

Still a regular on radio, Merrick recently had his own drive show on Triple M Sydney throughout 2017 and he can now be heard regularly on a variety of stations across the country including regular appearances on 2GB.

Merrick started a series of stand up gigs called Grapes of Mirth in 2018 which tour a range of his stand-up comedian mates to wineries around the country for acclaimed sell out shows.

There are over 24 million people in this country and you’d be hard-pressed to find one that doesn’t know this radio veteran’s name.

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Radio
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Notable Live Work
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Awards & Nominations

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)

2017 – ABC TV: Comedy Up Late (Stand Up)

2016 – ABC TV: Silvia’s Kitchen Table (Guest)

2014 – ABC TV: Back Seat Drivers

2013 – ABC TV: Tractor Monkeys Series 1 and 2 (Host)

2012 – ABC TV: Mr and Mrs Murder (Guest role)

2012 – Channel Seven: The Unbelievable Truths

2011 – Southern Star: Between The Lines

2009 – Nine Network: Underbelly: The Tale of Two Cities (Mr Asia)

2008-2009 – Comedy Channel: The Merrick & Rosso Show – Series 1 & 2.

2008 – ABC TV: The Hollowmen (Nick)

2005 – Ten Network: The B Team.

2003-2004 – Nine Network: Merrick & Rosso Unplanned – Series 1, 2 & 3.

2003-2004 – Nine Network: World Comedy Tour Unplanned (Dual Host)

2000-2001 – ABC T The Fat (Regular Panellist).

2000 – Comedy Channel: Super Planet Merrick & Rosso

1999 – Comedy Channel: Planet Merrick & Rosso.

1998 – ABC TV: Raw Comedy National Final (Dual Host).

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

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

2018-19: Grapes of Mirth – Comedy show series hosted at wineries across Australia.

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

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!

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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