One of Australia’s most beloved comedians, Claire Hooper has been entertaining audiences of all ages for over 20 years across stage, screen, radio, and podcasts.
In 2025, she made history as the host of the first international adaptation of the UK’s Richard Osman’s House of Games, reimagined for ABC TV as Claire Hooper’s House of Games.
Her television career spans a wide range of roles—from co-hosting The Great Australian Bake Off and leading a team on Good News Week, to making memorable appearances on The Project, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Spicks and Specks, and The Weekly with Charlie Pickering.
Beyond the screen, Claire is an accomplished writer with books, columns, and articles to her name. She’s also a seasoned broadcaster, having presented shows on Nova 937, RTRFM, and Mix 106.5, as well as the Qantas in-flight program Smile High Club. Regular guest spots on TGIF With Charlie Pickering, Triple M, and Triple RFM have further cemented her reputation as a versatile media personality.
In the podcasting world, she’s hosted three acclaimed seasons of ABC’s The Pineapple Project, and delves into the hilarious (and occasionally mortifying) personal confessions of fellow comedians on her own podcast, I’m the Worst with Claire Hooper.
Off-stage, she’s also a comedy director—and, though rarely called upon professionally, a qualified garden designer.
Talking Points
TAKING THE MIC - Amplifying women’s voices in male spaces (literally)
When Claire Hooper started her comedy career, the Australian showbiz landscape was dominated by straight, white, cis-male comedians. After twenty years of watching other industries embrace diversity of gender, race and ability - and despite incredible new voices emerging every year - the top tier of comedy is still a little sausage-heavy.TAKING THE MIC - Amplifying women’s voices in male spaces (literally)
How do we, in comedy, and in all workplaces, create a more diverse culture and push for the inclusion of others without being pushed out of the room ourselves?
Reflections, confessions and some big ideas from one of Australia’s favourite comedy voices.
Approx. Duration: 1hr
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Claire Hooper is a comedian, writer and TV host with a secret obsession: horticulture.How Does Your Garden Grow?
The trained garden designer reckons plants are the best life coach, and wants to tell you how the lessons learned from nurturing your backyard or indoor greenery can be applied to your life and career to get them thriving. Thought provoking and irreverent, but most of all, inspiring.
Approx. Duration: 1hr
MC & Host
Claire Hooper is one of the leading Corporate MC’s in the country. Her signature charm and learning’s from a 20+ year career on stage and screen shines through in every corporate gala, awards night and conference.
MC & Host
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Claire Hooper | The Great Australian Bake Off | Saxton Speakers
laire Hooper started on the stage - crafting engaging, innovative live shows that blended stand-up, theatre and some hammer dancing. In 2015 Claire scored her dream job, as co-host of The Great Australian Bake Off for Foxtel's LifeStyle Channel alongside the seriously funny Mel Buttle, as well as judges Maggie Beer and Matt Moran and their fourth season aired in 2019.Claire Hooper | 2015 Melbourne Comedy Festival Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow
Claire Hooper started on the stage - crafting engaging, innovative live shows that blended stand-up, theatre and some hammer dancing.Claire Hooper | 2024 Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow | Saxton Speakers
Claire Hooper is a true professional, she really understands her audience and can respond in the moment to the audience. She makes a good event a great event. Can't recommend her highly en ... keep reading Australian Education Union ACT Branch
Claire Hooper brought an exceptional presence as MC for our awards night. Professional and poised, she infused the evening with her delightful personality and energetic style, creating an atmosphere that was both engaging and celebratory. Her ability to command the audience with confidence and warmth ensured every moment flowed seamlessly, leaving attendees entertained and connected throughout the event.
What a delight! So down to earth, hilarious, and engaging. Nothing but positive feedback from our audience, who were kept so engaged with relevant and direct content - no one has done that before! Thank you so much, hope to enjoy your company again soon.
Claire was an engaging and outstanding MC at the 2024 PRIME Awards. She kept the atmosphere lively, making the ceremony enjoyable while ensuring everything flowed smoothly. Claire's enthusiasm and natural connection with the 400 guests made her an exceptional host, contributing significantly to the event’s success.
Claire was an absolute standout as MC for our recent awards dinner. Warm, witty, and effortlessly professional, she brought the perfect energy to the evening — keeping things on track while keeping everyone thoroughly entertained. Our attendees loved her, and the client couldn’t have been happier. Claire was a dream to work with from start to finish, and I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.
marvellously entertaining
The spritely Hooper shines her animated expressions and dynamic movement sequences are precision quality.
Claire was great. Went out of her way to say hello to the students in the room at one particular table, and paid them out just the right amount!
Read the crowd well. Claire was warm, funny, happy to take photos with guests. She'd researched the company well.
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