Alex Hooper is a Los Angeles–based stand-up comedian, actor, and “professional roaster” known for blending dark humor with unabashedly silly positivity and high-energy performances
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He’s headlined comedy clubs worldwide and burst into broader fame through appearances on America’s Got Talent Seasons 13 and 15. In 2018 he roasted the AGT judges with a court jester—style routine that earned him four red Xs but still caught Simon Cowell’s “Yes,” and went so viral it racked up over 75 million online views

He returned in Season 15, reaching the quarterfinals—another rare comeback for a previously eliminated contestant
He’s released comedy albums like Hugs. Drugs. Pugs. (2018)—which hit #1 on Amazon and #3 on iTunes—and hosted his podcast Achilles’ Heel, where he dives into candid discussions on challenging topics peppered with humor
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In mid-2022, Alex was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin’s lymphoma—a battle he’s turned into material for his comedy, famously joking “I make fun of them until they go away” when referencing his cancer
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His journey inspired a new hour‑long special, Brace Yourself, released March 2025, tackling his cancer experience with “brutal honesty” while embracing life’s absurdity

Continued live performances across clubs and theaters in the U.S.
Alex remains active in the comedy scene—touring clubs, releasing new specials, running his podcast, and sharing updates on his wellness journey since cancer. He also maintains a strong online presence through social media and his website