
TV Warm Up and Compère
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Stuart is one of the most recognisable faces in UK television warm-up, with over 25 years of experience in the world of entertainment.
His ever-expanding list of credits includes some of the biggest shows on British TV, such as Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, The Masked Singer, The Voice, Dancing On Ice, Gladiators, Big Brother, The Jonathan Ross Show, Love Island, Catchphrase, and The X Factor
As well as being one of the most recognisable faces in UK TV warm-up, Stuart is a highly sought-after compere in the corporate world. He has hosted events for a wide range of high-profile brands, including the BBC Good Food Show, Screwfix, Whitbread, Heathrow Airport, Costa Coffee, Bunzl, and Suzuki Cars.
Stuart has toured nationwide with Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing on Ice, performing to sell-out crowds at venues such as Wembley Arena and The O2. For the past decade, he has also served as the on-pitch compere for Soccer Aid, energising audiences at iconic stadiums like Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge.
A trusted host for some of the UK’s most significant national events, Stuart had the honour of performing in front of 200,000 people in Hyde Park for the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. He was also the warm-up host at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace and King Charles III Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle. Most recently, he played a key role in the D-Day and VE Day celebrations in Portsmouth and Horse Guards Parade.
Known for his quick wit, charm, and razor-sharp one-liners, Stuart brings high-energy, interactive entertainment to every stage. His unique blend of humour, professionalism, and experience ensures your event is not only memorable but delivered with polish and passion.
"I love working with Stuart, in my opinion he’s the best warm up in the industry”
"Stu has worked with me for many years. His professionalism and warmth makes everyone’s studio experience a memorable one . His interaction with audiences and artistes alike is second to none . Not only is he at the top of his game , he’s also very , very funny.”
“Working with Stuart is an absolute treat. He’s always guaranteed to get the audience on their feet. It helps any production and show to have Stuart on board! ”
"I simply love working with Stuart. He is one of the funniest guys I know. Always happy , and lovely to have around. He is just really, really good x”
“Stu Holdham is not only a legend in his own bathroom but on the warm up circuit too. He has a unique ability to combine his extraordinary size with his wonderful warmth and humour to create some of the longest funniest warm up moments you’ll experience, plus he’s very very reasonable!! I love working with Stu as long as he never ever stands next to me again!!”
“I’ve been working with Stuart for a number of years now, and even after hearing his jokes MANY times, he still makes me laugh! He has a brilliant self-deprecating sense of humour and when I step out onto that stage, I never have any doubt that he’s worked his bloody socks off getting the crowd in tip top form for the show ahead. Thank you Stu for the fun, and the games!”
“Stuart Holdham really is the best warm up comedian on the circuit and I always look forward to recording shows that he’s working on. He’s an entertainer and manages somehow to always get me to do outrageous things for the crowd. Let’s just all be grateful his jokes are better than his taste in suits! “
"Stuart is genuinely such a lovely fella and seriously funny with it too. He makes my job a hell of a lot easier, that's for sure!"
“Stu is one of the best in the business! He always keeps the audience entertained and upbeat. He is worth hiring just to see what suit he wears.”
“Big Stu is an actual legend, recording any show isn’t the same without him there. Hilarious, fun and only slightly less handsome than myself“
Stuart has worked for us on multiple live events over the years - he has a unique knack of pitching his delivery exactly right for the audience, is spot on with commercial messaging and always gets the balance right. He can be guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone who crosses his path and we can’t recommend him highly enough for anyone looking for a compere or host.
I’ve been fortunate enough to Direct some of the biggest award winning shows on TV. In my opinion a show builds its reputation on the atmosphere created in the studio. Having worked with Stuart for many years I know when he’s at the helm on a studio floor I always get the energy, ambiance and vibrancy from the audience that I need. Stuart is without doubt one of the best out there.
Laconic laidback Holdham is considered the best in the business. The warm up specialist canny producers book for recordings and big ticket shows.
‘On comes the warm-up guy. This is Stuart Holdham and he is the hardest working man on Strictly’
‘The warm-up guy, Stuart Holdham, is outstanding – one of the funniest and best I’ve ever seen. He makes you clap a LOT, my hands were red raw by bedtime’
‘I’m told that in the run-through, BGT’s warm-up man Stuart Holdham hosted, but bosses want a big name such as Alan Carr if it makes it to TV.
They’d be better off giving it to Stuart who I’ve seen first-hand is very funny.‘
Getting the crowd hyped on The Greatest Dancer with my wing woman Oti Mabuse.
Strictly Come Dancing Suits
With dance partner Olly Murs on The Voice UK.
Just seeing how loud the audience can get on a Strictly Come Dancing Final
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