As of late, the comedians have also gained a lot of popularity with only just their hilarious presentation of some events or discussions along while they crack in some jokes. Likely, one of the popular comedian we are going to talk about now is Josh Blue.
Josh Blue is widely popular for his win in the fourth season of the NBC reality series Last Comic Standing. Well, despite his cerebral palsy, his incredible sense of humor to make people burst in laughter just won't stop coming to him.
Here's to know more about him!
Who Is Josh Blue Married With?
Josh Blue is currently dating a woman named Mercy Gold after his previous marriage with a Japanese woman ended up in divorce.
The comedian has already experienced marriage once in his lifetime. And it was moreover with a Japanese woman. He met his former wife, Yuko Kubota, through a mutual friend in Boulder and had a love at first sight with her. Following this, Josh had some convincing to do to prove his love for his ex-wife.
So, he went all the way to Japan to meet her parents, to whom Yuko had already informed of Josh being a white man. Everything went well, and the pair got married in 2008 and welcomed their kids, Simon and Seika, shortly after. The pair shared such love for each other that once Josh even said of his wife being "the most important" person for him during one of his stand-up comedy performances back in 2013.
However, unfortunately, the romance between them entered a messy road as they sometimes had a cultural clash while on their phone though they stayed on the same page whenever the matter was about their kids. Nonetheless, the pair eventually got divorced in 2014.
Later, Josh moved on from his ex-wife to have a blonde hottie for himself. In May of 2016, Josh officially introduced his new girlfriend named Mercy Gold via Instagram with a caption, "Colorado Girl." Then the blonde beauty frequently started to appear on Josh's Instagram page as they began to become closer.
Josh has also introduced his two kids from a previous relationship, with Yuko, to his new girlfriend, which further brought the couple closer. Josh's son, Paul Simon (b. 21 March 2008), was reportedly learning taekwondo, whereas his daughter, Seika (b. 4 May 2010), grew up learning ballet dance. Josh currently resides in Denver, Colorado, with his two children.
How Much Is Josh Blue's Net Worth? Career Insights
The man is known for his stint of comical words and his self-deprecating style in his performances. Josh has accumulated a fortune of wealth through his professional career as a comedian. According to CelebrityNetWorth, he has an estimated net worth of $1 million.
Josh became a household name after his jokes reached the ears of many during his comical performance in NBC's Last Comic Standing in 2003, in which he won. The well-liked comedian also debuted a new one-hour Showtime special Josh Blue: Sticky Change in 2012.
Moreover, he also appeared as a regular guest on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia. He became the first comedian to perform stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and was named the Best Winning Reality Show for his appearance in 2006's Live with Kelly and Michael.
His comical endeavors even reached the big screen when 7 More Days in the Tank was shown in theatres across the country, USA. Some of the other comedy show platforms Josh has performed include HBO's Aspen Comedy Festival, Comedy Central's South Beach Comedy Festival, and the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. He also won first place at the latter one's 2004 Royal Flush Comedy Competition with a cash prize of $10,000.
Besides, Josh has also extended his career in the acting field as he has starred in numerous films, including Feast III: The Happy Finish, 108 Stitches, Blue, Ca$h, and such.
Who Is Josh Blue? Age, Education, & Parents
Josh Blue was born on 27 November 1978 in Cameroon to American parents, while his father, Walter Blue, a professor of Romance languages from Hamline University, was teaching in a mission. He later grew up in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA, until he moved to Denver, Colorado, with his former wife and their kids.
Regarding his educational background, he graduated from Como Park Senior High School in 1997. His career as a comedian began while he attended The Evergreen State College.
Despite facing the serious complication of being diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it didn't stop him from moving forward in life. As you all can see, know how wide his name has reached with his performances on the stage for comedians. As per his website, Josh reportedly ventures over 200 top venues around the globe in a year for his comical performances.
Moreover, as per ESPN, he is also an athlete who competed on the U.S. Paralympic soccer team in the 2005 Athens Paralympics.