7 Comedians with Disabilities Who Inspired The World With Their Auditions

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. Hey, if you hadn't had a chance to watch HERE are the best AGT 2023 auditions 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGaYqalqr8aLgpo 📣 What?! Did you see these famous contestants return years later? HERE 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHTFmn2pfNZrjZY 7 Comedians with Disabilities on talent shows like @AGT @BGT AGT Champions and BGT Champions
1. Cubby - Britain's Got Talent - 0:17
2. DJ Demers - America's Got Talent - 4:47
3. Ryan Niemiller - America's Got Talent/AGT Champions - 8:41
4. Drew Lynch - America's Got Talent/AGT Champions - 16:04
5. Jack Carroll - Britain's Got Talent/BGT Champions - 22:27
6. Samuel J. Comroe - America's Got Talent/AGT Champions - 29:41
7. Lost Voice Guy - Britain's Got Talent/AGT Champions - 34:38
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[@andrewcullen8635]

Sorry I only watched the first 3 and did not even smiled. I do not take the Piss out of any body who is Disabled and do not find it funny at all if they take the Piss out of their own Disabilities?

[@WHIT3H3ART]

IMA berson that was born with some problems from birth but I am still not considered that this ability person another disabled but I want to ask you guys if it's possible to like garment and subscribed to my channel it would be amazing and if by any chance anyone likes my voice it might happen that the telen did like for example down America's got talent or arabs got talent or France got and germanys got talent or even britains got talent It will be very nice

[@micheleadams5514]

@@andrewcullen8635 A

[@MatthewH123abc]

@@andrewcullen8635 i agree

[@DebiG1057]

Hidden disabilities hurt too. Thank you Howie for stating that.

[@toastandbutter7367]

Time stamp?

[@annettemarie3678]

Boy Howdy Howie! Then you have to choose if you are going to disclose or not...again! (I have multiple, hidden.) And me too! There's a comedy act right there! Anybody want a writer's credit?

[@alpharenegadecommandermand5962]

:X As a person who feels this statement wholeheartedly they do but we are not alone and guess what they lead us to super abilities.

[@thenotsogone9580]

right? like i am extremely grateful that my disability is invisible because i don't want the unnecessary attention or for others to feel sympathy for me, but at the same time it can be so frustrating on my bad days when im really going through it with my disease, and i have to explain to people that i understand it doesn't look like it but i am sick, i can't always do things the same way or at the same pace as others, and unfortunately it always will be like that. but ever since i got diagnosed i've always laughed at myself because honestly feeling sad about it when i can't control that i have it won't do anything. laughter is the best medicine there is and seeing all these guys bringing the same type of mindset to a stage where others can see it is not only inspiring but makes me so happy. having a disability isn't a sentence for a terrible life, it's just something some of us have to deal with and i hope people that have disabilities see these guys and learn how to laugh at themselves cause we're really all on the same ride here ☺️

[@Pantherlynn]

Ya

[@alextimm7636]

"No one wants a literal blind date" I'm dying

[@nostalgia815]

I've been on 3 blind dates

[@djjeckel65]

@@nostalgia815 been on one I didn't know till, I found out she was blind

[@dreamerqueennotunderthemachine]

yeah that was hilarious

[@johannesziaether3916]

@@djjeckel65 Can I ask how things went after that?

[@elizabethstoker4593]

Drew's stutter improved so much over the years!

[@kamelhaj6850]

Yesss!

[@adolpholiverbush9060]

Because he obviously exaggerated it in the beginning. His real disability is he ain't funny.

[@FlamingNava]

I tend to stutter pretty bad when im nervous or overwhelmed, along with most people. My guess is hes become more confident and less stage fright so its helped his stutter be more calm.

[@octoberdawn1087]

Maybe nerves. But also nerve damage over time can get better. 💛

[@jayminnie8807]

@@adolpholiverbush9060 alright adolph!

[@tshenoloking3755]

"I'm not here to inspire you, I'm here because I love attention" 😂😂😂 absolutely love Lee

[@dannykemper4784]

The current Drew sounds like he is getting far better and comfortable with his sutter and I love the beat.

[@kiss_my_peachy_arse6476]

He has a KZbin channel if you want to check him out

[@pustulio81]

Yeah, he sounds so much better, now!

[@PeterPantheFearless]

I got to volunteer interpret for Drew at a disAbilities expo. Sat next to him and played with his cutie pie doggy name Stella :) He's a real fun guy to be around.

[@cardboardbox191]

Did he stutter less the second time or did it just seem like it?

[@dannykemper4784]

@@cardboardbox191 he stutter a lot less and is more comfortable with it then his first appearance

[@calegersbach8993]

I love people who can laugh at their own disabilities, I’m disabled.

[@l_zzie.]

Same :) Half of these people inspired me for years in so many ways!

[@nickscorpion8725]

Same

[@cwest2301]

Even if you aren't disabled if you can't laugh at yourself who can you laugh at? Humor is always healing

[@aplsmpl]

Same

[@allisonmigneault6707]

I’m disabled 2

[@BrokenChips]

I’m in a wheelchair and aspiring to be a comic myself… So naturally, I find this video more than incredibly brilliant! I love you all!!

[@angelaburse6485]

Well u wont be doing any stand up anytime soon jk lol go for it u can do anything u put ur mind to it

[@bmd1825]

@Andrew - it’s yours for the taking.👊👊👊

[@larsmoen5657]

DO NOT give up. ride out the bump, maybe get a seat belt

[@shadowzygai8365]

You got this man

[@brandonwright5614]

Andrew Bruton if you don't mind me asking why are you in a wheelchair im only asking because I'm in a wheelchair also

[@The_crippled_gamer]

"he is the one with a disability, not you" i'm crying :(

[@tammycain8421]

That got me too

[@amazonamazon460]

I was so happy to hear that from Simon, that was a great comment

[@teariet.tekken-wolffenn5881]

Simon always has the right thing to say.

[@autumnreeves2598]

I had to pause the video because I was laughing so hard at "cripple threat"

[@knowledgeispowermediaprodu7094]

The guy with the stutter had me in absolute tears, for 2 reasons...with the GPS bit...Drew, you ROCK!!!

[@joefratus8482]

Drew is so funny I follow him on Facebook all his videos are hilarious

[@coleytoons]

"Well you cant see it...its invisible!! So..have you seen it???" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrismcdaniel6035]

"Mt name is Jack" "what do you do" "I'm a gymnast"

[@sengen8282]

The boy with the studder just looks super happy. I love that

[@trixstermillion2190]

And, he looks like Anton Yelchin.

[@danw1955]

Ryan Niemiller is the best of the bunch! The thing about getting his car totalled had me falling off my chair laughing!! 🤣👍

[@heyitsashtonhere5253]

Me and my sister: *Watching this video and Cubby comes on stage* Me who's watched him before: Oh he's the funny blind guy! My sister after a long pause: He doesn't look blind! Me: 👁👄👁

[@candlegal10311]

Lol all I could think was well makes sence he can't look at anything.

[@Buffythe5th]

It’s absolutely awesome to watch Simon smile and be so intrigued by what he’s watching. It’s like seeing a kid watching a shooting star for the first time

[@tammycain8421]

Oh my God The Tourettes guy. He's killing me. I can't even😂😂😂😂😂😂❤😂😂😂

[@bwarden4303]

Ryan, Drew, Jack, and Samuel are some of my fav comedians, period, disability or not. All 4 are hysterical

[@carolinelynn4381]

Jack Carroll is awesome 👌 love him too !! ❤️

[@slightlydistressedslug6627]

29:29 “I’ve always preferred Facebook to Twitter, because I’d rather get a happy birthday message from someone who didn’t mean it than a death threat from someone who did”

[@TheWiseDoge]

I literally gasped when lost voice guy said “remember, if you don’t laugh at the disabled guy, you’re going to hell.”

[@dasmith2424]

“Did I stutter” 🤣 I’m dying

[@funwithedog9863]

I spit my beer out

[@Beast_Mode24]

@@funwithedog9863 ur not old enough to drink beer!

[@funwithedog9863]

@@Beast_Mode24 hahaha

[@Beast_Mode24]

@@funwithedog9863 😂

[@MissLydiaBro]

I adore what us disabled folx can do with the kindest of encouragements. :)

[@rollingwithmoore]

Right?

[@catc6050]

I love every single 1 of these comedians. I already knew everyone who would be on this video (except the Scottish guy) and have seen these a million times but I watched anyway cuz they are so awesome! The only way you can really get through having a disability is to make light of it or it will just keep you down your entire life. I applaud them for having the strength to do so in front of millions of people 💜

[@billhickson4886]

Me and my friends share our String and experiences with others without using comedy which is share our stories and the challenges we overcome with others but yes making light of your disability is one way of coping with it

[@catc6050]

@@billhickson4886 yes it is. I have disabilities and the only way I can get thru the troubling times is to make light of it. I don't like sharing my problems any other way with my friends and family cuz I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me. I guess it's just the way I've learned to cope 😁

[@laurarhody8616]

I'll say what my sister said to me..."You aren't disabled; you are differently abled." These people are an excellent example of being differently abled!!!

[@geraldogden9618]

It never ceases to amaze me how I'm told "you're 'x', you can't do that?"" And I want to reply "oh yeah, just watch me"... *tears*... in a game I love there is this cut scene where the mother of the character and the character interact: "Rel, do you know why the doctors can't fix you?" and he replies "Yes mama, because I'm not broken".

[@laurarhody8616]

@@geraldogden9618 I love it!!! Thank you!!

[@patwats8860]

Those of us with DA’s (differently) able) call able-bodied people TA’s.

[@ellieworrallo2250]

never say ‘differently abled’. it’s incredibly disrespectful. disabled isn’t a bad word, just say that

[@pattidriggers8492]

I really do like that term a lot because most people, except for you Ellie W. and I’m sure a few more, don’t like to be called disabled. I have a couple of friends that are “differently able” and they’ve told me before that they don’t like the word disabled. To each his own and Ellie W., you are definitely entitled to your opinion as to what you would rather be referred to as. Most people automatically feel uncomfortable when around a disabled person. So it’s nice to know that there is another term for it so that people don’t feel offended. I’ve never focused on a person’s inabilities just their abilities. I think all of us have some form of disability or another, some visible others are not. I think most people will understand what I’m trying to say. Anyway, God bless all of you. 🙏🏼

[@iiyxnna574]

Aw Drew said “Did did did I I Stu Stu stutter?” 🥺❤️

[@carlajohnson9369]

These guys are fookin HILARIOUS. Love it- they take it over the top with their self deprecating approach

[@clvisugo]

There’s some seriously amazing people here!! I have lived Drew Lynch since I first ever saw him on AGT. He’s someone who’s massively improved and just gets funnier and funnier! All of the guys here are truly inspiring!

[@catlab8588]

I'm hearing impaired as well. That was nice to see. Drew's stutter is actually a lot better. I miss the KZbin videos he would do with his dog, Stella. I wonder why he stopped.

[@fyourfeelings6830]

I love Stella...Think she died of cancer

[@slit4659]

Cat....WHAT..

[@catlab8588]

@@slit4659 That was 6 months ago 😂

[@EntertainmentFan11]

Ryan, Drew, Samuel, and Lost Voice Guy should do a quadruple comedy act together when this pandemic ends! They'd be QUITE the team!!!

[@bfdiandagtfan2192]

and Preacher Lawson,even though he doesn't have a disability.

[@yonduudonta7588]

@@bfdiandagtfan2192 do you watch bfdi?

[@bfdiandagtfan2192]

@@yonduudonta7588 yes :)

[@tiffanyeyoung1800]

I'd pay to see that

[@nomadiavan6560]

I admire their strength and positive attitude. Wonderful to see people encouraging others to be their best.

[@ktswrld7338]

"the cripple threat." 😂

[@phcusnret]

Ok, the dude with the GPS voice had me rolling!

[@michaelmobley9859]

As the kid in school that would slap the ones making fun of disabled kids this brings me so much joy and wish all of these comedians the best in their lives and will always support them this is so inspiring to me

[@somerandomhumanbeingonthei1924]

WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO REALIZE YOU SAID “slap the people who make fun of disabled kids” and not “slap the disabled kids”

[@easyybreezeyy]

The lost voice guy is awesome 😂😂😂

[@ROTMGaming]

I love that drew lynch has actually made something of himself and his stutter has actually gotten a lot better

[@cynthialinaweaver77]

It would be really hard to say NO to these amazing comedians

[@kylebyron9161]

Damn Drew Lynch has changed so much. Incredible

[@kenmartin7613]

The best comedy is always rooted in reality. When you can laugh at yourself life becomes much easier. Amazing talent as always.

[@rndmpinkiepie64]

Omfg, these comedians were hysterical. I love them all and wish them the best

[@BethRose]

Omg the first comic was ADORABLE!! i love his personality. Also i cried watching this. I'm so proud of these people

[@parakeet8157]

2nd guy was cute & HYSTERICAL! I wear hearing aids too. Ryan is always funny. The GPS routine... ROFL! Drew has overcome so much. Jack - "Mr. Bond, we've been expecting you " wheezing. "Does he know he's disabiled?" The Facebook joke. The last guy was funny about the Tourettes camp. The voiceless guys routine about not picking up the accent....ROFL!!!!! The "Special Forces."🤣

[@_aesthetically5250]

I'm watching this during quarantine...

[@megaedge2762]

No sh*t sherlock

[@williamalomia3901]

I’m still watching during quarantine

[@tammycain8421]

That boy drew is drop dead gorgeous

[@billkeys8768]

I'm disabled and love these guys. I'm the only one not laughing at mine, but these comedians are great.

[@lzzytaylor8870]

I still love drew lynch and he's come so far! 🖤🖤🖤

[@glgross1973]

Drew Lynch is so awesome. He has my vote.

[@neuro_pace4202]

I make jokes about my epilepsy all the time, I try not to be depressed about my seizures, in the words of the great Stephen Hawking "My advice to other disabled people would be, concentrate on things your disability doesn't prevent you doing well and don't regret the things it interferes with, don't be disabled in spirit as well as physically"

[@acequeenofthedeck8431]

As a teen with epilepsy too, I also joke about it. My advice is: don't think about it as a disability, more as an ABILITY. I once had a seizure when walking to school and some stranger was standing over me and once I was fully awake but abit hazy he said "Are you alright?". I had just fell on the hard pavement so my mood wasn't great, I was half 'awake' and I thought it'd be funny so I just said "Yeah, I just got possessed for a second there, it happens. ". I then saw my mother behind me letting out a sigh and saying "She has epilepsy.". I promise you, it does get better with time-the more you joke about it, the more you accept it. You can't CHANGE or FIX it so, the next best thing is to be comfortable with it and go with your gut if you think it's going to happen; there's a 70-90% chance it will so its better to be prepared than ignore it as nerves. Hope you are doing well now! These are just tips from me and things that help me. I hope you're doing better now! -some teen girl on the Internet

[@skkk352]

Canadian guy My and my gf broke up bcos I realized that Im gay. Mel B : R u gay? "No,but my boyfriend is " We r just having a good time..🤣🤣

[@chrismcdaniel6035]

he twisted that joke so many ways it made it so much more hilarious

[@1onlyme120]

i would have said "We're having a gay old time." eh? eh? ....I'll let myself out

[@amandajones6481]

@@1onlyme120 I liked it honey!

[@rollingwithmoore]

@@1onlyme120 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kitaku8039]

Drew has come so far 🥺

[@sheryltavilla9827]

Drew is a beautiful soul

[@IofSheikah]

The partner one was great 🤣 it’s true when people say partner , you’ll wonder what their partner is

[@A-ghost.]

"wait are you gay?" "no, but my Boyfriend is" WHY DO JOKES LIKE THESE ALWAYS GET ME?!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

I loved all of them. I did not realize that the Note voice. I'm one in 2018. Both Britain's Got Talent and America's Got Talent has wanted a comedian to win for a very long time. Drew Lynch and Samuel J comroe actually have a bunch of videos on KZbin for when bae perform together.

[@ms.tinaw.9398]

When Howie hit the golden buzzer, my heart sang!

[@TerryHarp65pj]

I love Drew, he's certainly improved.

[@caseybee1.2.3]

“Kids will tell you if you’re ugly. I don’t know what to tell ya. Buy a hat” 😂

[@BBM716]

Ryan Is so good! All of these guys are hilarious but idk Ryan made me tear up laughing so hard 🤣🤣

[@SophiaJordan-cp5np]

To see these talents a second round-amazing!

[@amandajones6481]

I LOVE Mel B's laugh, she'd be a great person to party with!

[@nahashonkimani4136]

💯💯

[@JonathanHolt1988]

Love the first guy. Couldn't understand a bloody word he said, but he sounds nice lol

[@taralynncantor5631]

Whenever I watch Samuel, I CANT STOP SMILING. HE IS SO FUNNY!!!!

[@martinrubio6357]

I like drew he dont let his disability get to him good person good comedian

[@jaycheese5357]

“Well, did I stutter?” I’m dying.

[@florian9907]

We love Drew, he's amazing!!!!!

[@joshipp761]

I just love Drew, he is so cute too. He laughs at his own jokes, Fantastic

[@neeshapatterson2730]

They were all amazing ❤️

[@hutrod7721]

I almost spit my drink out watching Ryan 🤣🤣🤣

[@lissalives1]

I think Jack is a genius. ♥️😝

[@sharongilmore2516]

They are all so funny and laugh at themself I laugh so hard. I don't think I could do it.

[@nomnomwaga]

This is such an amazing video. Normalizing disabilities is something that needs to happen more often and on more platforms like this! Also umm Drew is really cute lol

[@kaitlynschierholz8656]

I absolutely love Drew Lynch

[@anneldamorris]

Wow Jack Carroll grew up he is a very handsome young man

[@Zythe007]

“Did I studder” laughing my a$$ off

[@mikemcnabb1582]

After witching AGT and BGT a lot lately I find that all the judges have some serious awesome humanity about them🥰

[@ms.tinaw.9398]

I think number 3 was just awesome!

[@lonewolfx499]

Those are some of the best comedians I've seen. Their timing, personality, stage presence, and jokes all shine through. When they do talk about their disabilities and put that into the act, it's even funnier.

[@bewickkingofthenorth1600]

Disability is just a word, we're all the same 👌

[@geraldogden9618]

Nah, bro, we aren't. We ARE however all HUMAN. It's amazing what you can do when you aren't told you can't....

[@snacku5706]

Everyone is different and unique in their own way

[@thedeadlymonster1323]

jack caroll is probably the best and i love him he is soooooooo funny i love him

[@bryangarnett8386]

Great job! Thank you for putting these videos together

[@charleshopkins5374]

that drew lynch is one hell of a comedian. i absolutelove him,

[@G0thB0iEdits]

Drew’s giggles are so adorable man

[@jessemarquez5916]

you made my day with this videos we want more!! this world deserve love happiness and peace!! we all do!!!

[@michaellewis7096]

DJ from CANADA very good performance you’re on track

[@millacernemusic]

"What are the chances? Pretty high when your dog’s a diabetic."😂

[@kahekilimaui450]

Absolutely outstanding!

[@armybeef68]

Amazing how he knew what they were going to say before they even said it.

[@jhoekimani6770]

Am from Kenya, the Scottish guy's accent sooo deep.

[@americarocks9137]

Howie's reaction to Drew is priceless! Everyone in this video has made my day! ❤️ So very grateful to have seen this!❤️

[@amymoore9491]

I have Adhd and bi polar and am classed as disabled but I see it as gifted. I love these people so inspiring that's it I'm going into comedy take courage and guts go then woo 😊 xxxxx

[@steveclinton4084]

Hello Amy how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

[@virgilioanimos7224]

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. , as in amazing ! ! !

[@chalk9782]

6:59 “Are you actually gay?” “No but my boyfriend is”

[@Hoopsididitagain123]

Wow! 💚 never been so emotional with a video. Light at the end of darkness.

[@hostiletakeover4112]

That gps bit had me dead LMFAO 🤣😂😂

[@heidijurey636]

Absolutely awesome I laughed till I cryed

[@jpclark454]

these comedians are the funnier ones tbh i truly laugh at all their jokes which makes me think maybe im a bad person cuz i apparently like to laugh at disabled people

[@jacklow9611]

You're laughing with them, and they want you to laugh at them. Don't feel bad.

[@mattcurtis4223]

Brilliant!

[@clarineko162]

Anyone else with tourets feel their tourets get angry during this performance? I'm sitting here like 😂🤣😂🤣😅

[@carolelemelle3015]

They were all great,Everyone is Special one way or the other.Amen Proud of all who came on

[@malikadebbah3343]

Having a disability is not a disability. Some make it a winner.

[@lironelraviv9540]

So u gonna say to someone who has no legs that it's not a disability that they don't have two legs? No clue what ur talking abt.

[@NeuroticNightmares07]

People with disabilities are normal people. They just do things differently than others. I am disabled and am still learning what I can do and can't do. I understand your sentiment and appreciate it. We can choose to give up or we can choose to figure out our new normal and hopefully, over time, figure out how to go on and achieve your dreams.

[@cardboardbox191]

I'm not sure I have autism what does have it's advantages (not a disability a different operating system as someone put it), dyslexia what I can imagine having a advantage and dyspraxia what is about hand and eye co ordination I can imagine working roundit but I'm not sure how it could be a winner.

[@rollingwithmoore]

I understand what you're saying and it's nice but we do have a disabilities

[@malikadebbah3343]

I have a disability since I was 13 years. I cannot run, jump, climb the stairs (I need a banister) , be on my toes, wear high heals (I wish), my balance has many times over the years caused me to fall and have broken twice my ankle, and my wrist and my collar bone, (only once). My illness is called Charcot-Marie-Tooth. With all this, I worked all my life (now I am retired), travelled, enjoy life and still enjoying it, yes I am limited but I am grateful I can feel my legs, able to do my shopping, visit friends. Long time ago, when I knew there will be no cure, I decided against all odds, not to let my illness takes the best of me.