Aisling Bea to Host the 7th Lovie Awards!

We’re thrilled to announce that award-winning Irish comedian Aisling Bea will host the 7th Annual Lovie Awards on 16th November.

The Lovie Awards stage has been home to some of the most renowned creators across Europe. This year is no exception, starting with our host: We’re thrilled that the hilarious comedian, actress and writer Aisling Bea will lead our prestigious awards show as host on Thursday, 16 November, taking place at Picturehouse Central in London!

“Much like our winners, Aisling Bea is supremely talented and it’s an honour and a privilege to welcome her into The Lovie Awards family.”

Nicolas Roope
IADAS Jury Chairman for The Lovie Awards

Bea’s list of accomplishments is long and varied: She was the 2nd woman in 25 years to win The Gilded Balloon’s So You Think You’re Funny Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival; she received the British Comedy Award for Best Female TV Comic; she recently competed against four English comedians on Taskmaster; and she’s performed standup on Live at the Apollo—just for starters…

Did we mention she’s hilarious? Check out a few of our favourite Aisling Bea clips below to get to know our illustrious Lovies host ahead of the star-studded celebration on 16 November!

  • Meet Lovie Awards Host Aisling Bea!

Live At The Apollo

In 2014 Aisling Bea took the stage at Live at the Apollo, taking cracks at her mother’s advice and disdain for exercise.

8 Out of 10 Cats Panel

She’s joined the renowned comedy panel 8 Out Of 10 Cats multiple times, going head-to-head on Countdown.

Would I Lie To You?

Last year Bea conjured up her best tall tales to win her hilarious round of Would I Lie to You?


Voting in the People’s Lovie Awards is open until Thursday, 5th October! Keep voting to decide which of your favourite finalists will win this year and attend the 7th Annual Lovies hosted by Aisling Bea! Winners are announced Wednesday, 11th October.