Profile
Comic Genius & Multi-talented Entertainer
The hilarious Eli Matthewson burst onto the television scene in 2013, starting out as a music presenter for TVNZU before becoming a main-stay on NZ screens. He has appeared as one of the rotating team leaders on 7 Days, was the head writer and a panelist on Have You Been Paying Attention, and currently is one of the resident comedians on Paddy Gower Has Issues. He is known for skewering our political figures, and is a master at turning current events into comedy.
As a live performer Eli is one of New Zealand's best, and was the recipient of the Fred Award, the highest comedy honour in Aotearoa, in 2021. He has toured across Australia and to the Edinburgh Fringe where he received five-star reviews and sell-out shows. Based in Auckland, Eli returns to his hometown of Christchurch as often as possible to perform at events such as the famed World Buskers Festival. He aces live performances, which is why he can transfer his skills flawlessly to MCing. He can deliver a professional, polished yet entertaining and hilarious performance to anything he does. His ability to capture the crowd's attention with his quick-wit and candid jokes makes him an excellent host for all kinds of events
Eli is probably most well-known from his iconic stint on Dancing With The Stars, as part of the first ever same-sex couple on the show, as well as a lengthy stint on Celebrity Treasure Island and as a former host of The Edge Breakfast. His podcast, The Male Gayz, with fellow comedian Chris Parker has thousands of listeners across New Zealand and overseas.
Pronoun
He/Him
Ethnicity
European
Location
Auckland, New Zealand
Skills
Comedy Host, Compere/MC, Debator, Judge, Panellist
Interests
Current Affairs, Film & Television, Music, Politics & Advocacy, Travel
Social Links
Event Highlights
| 2024 | Dining & Laughs In The Dark, Millennium Hotels - Entertainer | ||
| 2024 | Master Builders Member Event, Registered Master Builders Association - Entertainer | ||
| 2024 | REINZ Awards, Real Estate Institute of NZ - MC/Entertainer | ||
| 2022 | Blue & Gold Awards, Lincoln University - MC | ||
Testimonials (4)
Rose Bridge | Events & Sponsorship ManagerEli did an amazing job hosting our 2024 REINZ Awards for Excellence. We wanted someone who would provide a fresh and upbeat element of entertainment to the formalities for our prestigious annual industry event celebrating excellence in real estate, and Eli delivered this in spades. His humour, energy and professionalism were expertly balanced for the occasion and he was very well received by our audience. A huge thanks to Eli and we hope to work with him again.
REINZ Awards for Excellence 2024
REINZ