Joel Dommett, host of The Masked Singer, almost missed the birth of his son Wilde because his wife Hannah was in labor for thirty hours. Joel, who admits to being ‘unbelievably tight,’ decided to splurge on a private birth experience, opting for an a la carte menu in the delivery room. At 12 hours into labor, Joel was eating duck with red wine jus while Hannah had a ham sandwich. But at 30 hours, he nearly missed the birth while enjoying another meal next door. Luckily, he made it in time, and their son Wilde was born in September 2020. Despite the close call, Joel’s career as a presenter on shows like In With A Shout and Survivor has been thriving.
The 38-year-old comedian jokes that his success may be attributed to his punctuality. He treasures his time with baby Wilde, who is now crawling and laughing. Joel shares the challenges of making his son laugh and the joy of seeing him hit new milestones. Reflecting on his journey to success in London, where he once lived in a friend’s spare room for £60 a month, Joel acknowledges the uncertainty he faced early in his career. From acting and stand-up comedy to finishing as runner-up on I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here in 2016 to hosting The Masked Singer in 2020, Joel’s rise in the entertainment industry has been remarkable.
Upon Wilde’s birth, show judge Jonathan Ross sent a generous gift package, including a surprise gift of a lifesize replica of Sony the robot dog from 2001 A Space Odyssey. The mix-up occurred when Jonathan’s assistant mistakenly included the robot dog in the gift parcel, which Joel later returned only to learn that Jonathan had multiple replicas. Despite this amusing incident, Joel and Hannah are enjoying parenthood and cherishing the moments with their son. He enjoys sharing jokes and laughter with Wilde and appreciates the humor and joy that comes with being a new parent.
While Joel almost missed his son’s birth due to his love for food, he now cherishes the time spent with his family. His journey from uncertainty and humble beginnings to achieving success in the entertainment industry is a testament to his talent and perseverance. Despite the challenges and close calls, Joel’s focus on humor and punctuality has been instrumental in his varied and successful career. As he navigates parenthood and continues to entertain audiences with his hosting and comedic skills, Joel’s experiences are a blend of laughter, joy, and heartfelt moments with his loved ones.
