Draft:Luke Kidgell
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| Submission declined on 29 July 2025 by Sungodtemple (talk). This submission's references do not show that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article—that is, they do not show significant coverage (not just passing mentions) about the subject in published, reliable, secondary sources that are independent of the subject (see the guidelines on the notability of people). Before any resubmission, additional references meeting these criteria should be added (see technical help and learn about mistakes to avoid when addressing this issue). If no additional references exist, the subject is not suitable for Wikipedia. Declined by Sungodtemple 2 days ago. | |
Comment: There are two sources that can possibly show notability. The first is The Age which is used in the draft. The other I placed on the talk page. I also added a book mention but that is only for verification purposes. I do not believe this would pass a deletion discussion based on those two sources, but if you can provide more sources that are reliable and in-depth, feel free to resubmit. CNMall41 (talk) 03:43, 31 July 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Interviews are not considered independent if most/all of the article content comes from the person themselves. His website and profiles are also not independent. Sungodtemple (talk • contribs) 02:01, 29 July 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. 139.218.106.72 (talk) 00:10, 29 July 2025 (UTC)
Luke Kidgell (born 27 March 1996) is an Australian stand-up comedian and social media personality. He is known for his touring comedy shows and for viral videos featuring audience interaction and observational humour.
Career
[edit]Kidgell began his comedy career after gaining popularity online through short-form videos on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. His “You Don’t Own Me” series, which features unscripted crowd work, attracted millions of views and helped build a large digital following.[1]
He transitioned into live performance and began touring nationally and internationally. His 2023 stand-up show, *Happy Hour*, was performed in over 14 countries and across more than 200 dates.[2][3] He performed in major venues in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Europe, including The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh.[4]
In 2019, *The Age* profiled Kidgell as a rising figure in digital comedy, describing his transition from online success to live performance as part of a new wave of social media–driven comedians.[5]
Style
[edit]Kidgell’s comedy incorporates audience interaction, observational humour, and commentary on everyday social behaviour. His performances often rely on improvisation and unscripted exchanges with audience members.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Gralpois, Bruno (4 November 2019). Success Freak. Beaufort Books. ISBN 9780825308123. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Happy Hour with Luke Kidgell". Off The Leash. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Luke Kidgell: Happy Hour". Chortle. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Luke Kidgell – The Queen's Hall". The Queen's Hall. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
- ^ "Tambourine man Kidgell a social media success story". The Age. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2025.