Alex Hooper Sets Stand-Up Comedy Special ‘Brace Yourself’ About His Cancer Journey (EXCLUSIVE)

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Comedian Alex Hooper has set a new stand-up special debuting March 18.

The comedy special is set to be distributed by Comedy Dynamics and can be streamed on platforms such as YouTube, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and various other significant streaming services.

During an hour-long segment titled “Prepare Yourself,” Hooper candidly shares his personal cancer journey. As stated in a press announcement, this special provides a “humorous, outrageous, and at times, shockingly inappropriate viewpoint on facing the scariest thing one can imagine.

In a humorous light, Hooper shares his journey through Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, including its challenges such as fear, hospital visits, navigating the healthcare system, and managing exorbitant medical bills. Yet this special isn’t just about cancer; it’s also about finding humor in the absurdities of life and maintaining optimism amidst life’s most difficult moments.

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Hooper humorously recounts his experience with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, discussing topics like fear, hospitals, dealing with the medical system, and tackling enormous hospital bills. This special isn’t only a cancer story; it’s also a tale of finding the absurd in life and staying hopeful even during life’s toughest moments.

Hooper is primarily recognized for his stints on “America’s Got Talent,” where he participated for two seasons, advancing to the quarter-finals. He gained popularity by donning flashy and glittering ensembles during his performances on the NBC talent program. Judge Howie Mandel referred to him as a modern version of Don Rickles, the young “Don Rickles.” Apart from this show, Hooper has also made appearances in “New Girl,” “Corporate,” “Roast Battle,” and “Bad Girls Club.”

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Known mainly for his performances on “America’s Got Talent,” where he competed for two seasons and reached the quarter-finals, Hooper became famous for sporting glitzy and eye-catching outfits. On this NBC talent show, judge Howie Mandel labeled him as a contemporary of Don Rickles, nicknaming him “the new, young Don Rickles.” Beyond his appearances on this program, Hooper has also been featured in “New Girl,” “Corporate,” “Roast Battle,” and “Bad Girls Club.

In 2018, his first comedy album titled “Hugs. Drugs. Pugs.” was released, followed by “Calm Down, Peasants” in the year 2022. His book, entitled “Roast Yourself To Happiness: A Comedian’s Guide to Embracing Your Flaws,” was published in the year 2021.

Brian Volk-Weiss, CEO of Comedy Dynamics, expressed his enthusiasm about unveiling Alex’s latest act to the global audience, stating that ‘Brace Yourself’ showcases Alex’s bravery and tenacity as a comic artist.

The movie titled “Brace Yourself” was shot at the Bijou Theater in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and it’s both executive produced and directed by Myke Fuhrman. Alongside him, Kevin Mezick is the co-producer.

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2025-03-14 23:17