Lee Ridley

"Being able to work with the Scott-Morgan Foundation is very close to my heart as it will give me the opportunity to be at the cutting edge of developing new ways to enhance so many people’s lives. I’m excited to be able to use my own experiences to help the Foundation grow and thrive in the future, for everyone’s benefit."

Lee is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid. He made his first stand-up appearance in February 2012.

As well as winning Britain’s Got Talent 2018, Lee also won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014 and has appeared on some of the country’s most popular TV shows including The One Show, This Morning, Lorraine and BBC Breakfast.

He has performed for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on The Royal Variety Performance, appeared on Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions, America’s Got Talent: The Champions, Live At The Apollo, the New Year edition of The Last Leg, The Now Show and Comedians Giving Lectures.

Lee also has a degree in Journalism and a masters degree in Online Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire. He has worked for BBC News Online, various regional newspapers in the North East as well as being a part of the media team at Sunderland City Council.