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Olivia Lee

Outrageous comedienne Olivia Lee is ready to shake her thang for Comic Relief.

Olivia Lee is a comedienne, actress, writer and television presenter. She is most recognised for her roles in hidden camera prank shows, and her victims include and Jennifer Lopez.

Her television career started when she starred in the popular children’s sitcom , playing Basil’s girlfriend in 2004. Her big break came on comedy show as a roving reporter with her own slot, Prank TV with Miss Lee, performing pranks including interviewing celebrities with a penis shaped microphone.

From the success of Balls of Steel, she then went on to write and star in her own hidden camera show, . This then led to her own series, which ran from 2010-2011.

She has taken her pranks worldwide, appearing on popular shows such as with Ashton Kutcher between 2003-07, and joined the team in 2012. 2010 also saw Olivia appear regularly on where she showcased her outrageous comedy.

As a presenter she has hosted – The Fallout alongside Paddy McGuinness and with Simon Amstell. In 2008, she hosted the comedy game show in 2008 which ran for three seasons in the US, and most recently was handpicked by Nigel Lythgoe to present his talent/reality show, in 2012.

Olivia has previously stated that comedy runs in her family, with her mother always coming up with ideas for pranks.

Trivia:

  • Olivia guest starred on in 2009 as a correspondent.
  • She starred alongside action hero Dolph Lundgren in the 2005 film .
  • She auditioned for the part of Bond Girl in Casino Royale.

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Olivia Lee as Lady Gaga

Comedienne Olivia Lee dances to Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance'.