Omar Hamdi

Omar Hamdi is a British comedian and television host who appeared on episode 7, series 16 of BBC's X-Ray.

He is one of the presenters of the BBC Wales consumer affairs programme X-Ray.

Hamdi is a native of Cardiff, Wales.

He got into comedy through his ex-girlfriend who suggested that he use comedy as an outlet for his energy.

He appeared at major comedy clubs in the UK including The Comedy Store.

His stand-up comedy is autobiographical, including varying perspectives on nationality, gender and love, as well as a satirical take on the big issues facing the world.

He began performing stand-up after graduating from Leeds University.

He made his TV debut in 2014, performing stand-up on Seann Walsh's late night show.

He also starred in the chat show "Free Speech"

In 2015, Hamdi performed his routine, In the Valley of Kings, at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Reviews stated he "delivers with vigour, but he's neither funny nor subtle enough to make an impact."

In 2016 he guest starred in the BBC One political talk show Sunday Morning Live.

In his 2016 interview with Hamdi, George Galloway revealed for the first time details of the sexual abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of an army officer.

Hamdi was criticized for his perceived efforts to help rehabilitate Robinson's reputation and public standing.

He writes for newspapers and magazines, and was mentioned in Don't Panic I'm Islamic.

For the latter he undertook a stand-up and book tour around the UK, after it was selected as Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year.

He has also written and presented on four series of BBC Radio 2’s award-winning show Pause for Thought.

Hamdi has been involved in the 2017 Super Muslim Comedy Tour.

In 2018 he was in the BBC One special "The Miners Who Made Us", where he was challenged to perform a stand up show in front of an audience of former coal miners.

He has conducted sometimes controversial celebrity interviews with personalities such as former English Defence League leader Tommy Robinson, politician and reality star George Galloway, and the original Darth Vader, actor David Prowse.