Mel Buttle

Mel Buttle was awarded the Directors Choice Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2013 for her show ‘How Embarrassment.’ This significant recognition followed her successful debut at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Brisbane Comedy Festival in 2010 with her show ‘Sista Got Flow,’ which earned her a Best Newcomer nomination at both festivals. Buttle began her stand-up comedy career as an open mic performer, representing Queensland at the Raw National Comedy Finals in Melbourne in 2008. She continued her touring success with shows including ‘Buttle & Buttle’ in 2011 and ‘Stop It, You Are!’ in 2012, with the latter winning Best Comedy at the Sydney Fringe Festival. During this period, Buttle also expanded her presence into radio, holding regular segments on Triple J’s breakfast show from 2011 to 2012 and making guest appearances on Nova 106.9.

Her television credits included roles in ‘This Week Live’ and ‘The 7PM Project,’ and she co-wrote the comedy mini-series ‘Fruit Unit’ for Network Ten. Building on her comedic success, Buttle significantly increased her public profile as co-host of ‘The Great Australian Bake Off’ alongside Claire Hooper. She co-hosted the series for five seasons, spanning from its launch in 2015 through 2019, and returned for its 2022 season. As a versatile writer, she has contributed insightful pieces to prominent publications such as The Courier-Mail and ABC’s The Drum, further showcasing her sharp wit beyond the stage.

Most recently, Buttle was a featured contestant on ‘Taskmaster Australia’ in 2024, continuing to engage audiences with her distinctive comedic style. Her diverse career portfolio underscores her unique position as an accomplished comedian, writer, and presenter across Australian entertainment, consistently delivering engaging content across multiple platforms.