6,000 have their say in Chortle Awards – but there are just 10 votes in it

Almost 6,000 people have cast their votes in this year’s Chortle Awards.

Michael McIntyre, Dylan Moran and Shooting Stars character Angelos Epithemiou are up for two prizes each, as are American acts Louis CK and Pajama Men.

Despite the high turnout, the polls were extremely tight in many categories. In one award the difference between the winner and the fourth-placed nominee was just ten votes. But other categories were more clear-cut.

The winners of the ninth annual awards, which recognise year-round achievement across the UK's comedy circuit, will be unveiled at a ceremony in central London on March 22.

The full list of nominees is:

Best newcomer, sponsored by Impressive PR

Ivo Graham
Joe Lycett
Naz Osmanaglu
Gareth Richards

Breakthrough act, sponsored by [PIAS]

Kevin Bridges
Angelos Epithamou
Pete Johansson
Seann Walsh

Best headliner

Milton Jones
Andrew Lawrence
Sarah Millican
Phil Nichol

Best compere

Dan Atkinson
Jarred Christmas
Jason Cook
Stephen Grant

Sketch or character act

Angelos Epithemiou
Colin Hoult
Idiots Of Ants
Pajama Men

Music or variety act

Wilson Dixon
Frisky & Mannish
Tim Minchin
Hans Teeuwen

Best show

The Hotel
Kim Noble Will Die
Louis CK
Pajama Men: Last Stand To Reason
Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Return Letter To Richard Branson

Best tour

Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Russell Brand: Scandalous
Michael McIntyre
Dylan Moran: What It Is

TV and radio award (for a show with its roots in live comedy)

Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow
The News Quiz
Russell Howard’s Good News
Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle

Best DVD

Ed Byrne: Different Class
Rhod Gilbert’s Award-Winning Mince Pie
Louis CK: Chewed Up
Dylan Moran: What It Is.

Published: 24 Feb 2010