NBC’s "Last Comic Standing" is getting a new host, some new judges and a bigger travel budget. The stand-up comedy show, which enters its fifth season in the summer, is taking its search for talented comedians outside the United States for the first time. "Last Comic" talent scouts will travel to London, Montreal and Sydney this season, in addition to holding casting calls in Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, San Antonio and Tempe, Ariz. Along with the expanded contestant search, the show is getting a new host in comedian Bill Bellamy and a new set of judges, all of whom are former "Last Comic" finalists. Season three winner Alonzo Bodden and season two finalists Ant and Kathleen Madigan will help pare down the field before the audience weighs in with their votes. Auditions for the coming season of "Last Comic Standing" kick off Monday, Feb. 26 in Los Angeles. Dates and locations are at NBC.com.
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I wish they were able to bring back Jay Mohr, he was the best host! At least they got rid of Anthony Clark, he was beyond painful. I love that Alonzo Bodden and Kathleen Madigan are going to be part of the show, but I wish ANT would go away. He just needs to tone it down and maybe I could tolerate him.
