PROFILE
Whether it’s his infectious humour over radio and television, his extraordinary performance on the hit reality-military training show SAS: Australia or his exceptional wine expertise, it’s no doubt that Merrick Watts is one of the most versatile and enthralling entertainers in Australia.
Merrick founded a quaint touring comedy festival called Grapes of Mirth in 2018. Grapes of Mirth pulls together a bunch of Merrick’s comedian mates to perform stand up at wineries around the country. These acclaimed, sell out shows, continue to gain popularity and praise as a hell of a great weekend away. He is also the host of the wildly popular Picture Discuss podcast.
Merricks originally rose to fame in the early 2000s as one half of the comedy duo Merrick and Rosso. As a solo performer, Merrick carved out a new course: as an actor on The Hollowmen and Underbelly; and as a stand-up comedian.
In 2020, Merrick undertook a physically and psychologically demanding training course as part of his appearance in Channel 7’s SAS: Australia. The record-breaking show saw Merrick push himself to the limit as he underwent a series of tests from the real SAS selection process. Merrick continues to appear on television on such shows as Thank God You’re Here, The Cheap Seats and The Project.
