Lost Voice Guy

Lost Voice Guy, also known as Lee Ridley, is an English stand-up comedian and disability advocate, celebrated for his unique comedic delivery using a communication aid and his pioneering work in media representation for people with disabilities. After winning the 12th series of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ in 2018, becoming the first comedian and communication aid user to achieve this, Lost Voice Guy, also known as Lee Ridley, solidified his status as a groundbreaking stand-up comedian and disability advocate. Ridley initially broke through by winning the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards in 2014, a success that propelled him to pursue comedy professionally in 2015. Delivering his unique routines using an iPad text-to-speech app, Speak It!, Ridley consistently honed his craft at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with successful shows like ‘Disability for Dunces’ (2015) and ‘Disability for Dunces Volume 2’ (2016), which humorously critiqued societal views on disability.

Beyond entertainment, Ridley champions disability awareness, serving as a patron for The Sequal Trust, a communication disability charity, since 2018, underscoring his commitment to advocacy. In March 2021, Ridley announced a significant collaboration with CereProc and voice artist Dan Pye to develop a personalized, Consett-accented voice for his communication aid, reflecting his personal heritage and enhancing his unique connection with audiences. As a comedian, author, and advocate, Lost Voice Guy continues to break barriers and drive forward meaningful conversations around disability, consistently delivering compelling and original work across multiple platforms, cementing his role as a leading figure in comedy and media representation.