Comedian Rachel Baker (performing as her high-energy, dance enthusiast alter-ego Gwen) has won this year's Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest 2026 (sponsored by WhichBingo and supported by Malibu).
Rachel Baker said ‘With such fierce and creative competition I am honoured that Gwen won, it’s been so fun to try out new songs and dances in all the different rounds and Gwen has learned a lot throughout the process. It’s been a joy bringing Gwen to a new crowd. Thanks to Dabbers and Jonny for making it possible, excited to be part of the team.’ Gwen added ‘I’ll be spending the whole £1500 on my erotic Gnome collection.’
Dabbers Bingo MD Jonny Unknown commented ‘This girl’s got that magic dust. Rachel AKA Gwen owned the room. Some performers are simply made for the stage, and she lit it up from the moment she walked on. Naturally funny, effortlessly charismatic, and impossible to take your eyes off.I can’t wait to start working with Rachel. Our guests are going to fall head over heels for Gwen. All hail the new Queen of Dabbers!’
Character comedian Nerine Skinner (performing as Sadie the Motivator) won the title of ‘Judges Fave’ which was awarded by Cabaret comic Roland Saunders. Nerine said ‘I’m really grateful to have won the judges' vote. I’d never hosted Bingo before this competition, and to be recognised for my hosting skills and my work as a character comedian by industry professionals is something I’m really proud of. I never would have attempted to lead a Bingo game before, and I’m really grateful to Jonny and the team for giving me the opportunity. From the very beginning, we were shown how to play, what works, and what doesn't. This helped elevate the whole experience from just a competition into a valuable learning opportunity.
This Grand Final of the Dabbers Bingo Comedy Caller Contest (sponsored by WhichBingo) was hosted by Katie Pritchard. The other finalists were Tara Boland as Dusty Creases and Paul Aitchison as Klaus Fantastiche.
Rachel Baker takes away a fantastic £1,500 cash prize and guaranteed work at Dabbers Social Bingo over the next 12 months where she will be the new regular host of the infamous Dabbers Brunch Club. She has also been a finalist in the Sketch Off Awards 2025 and the winner of the Luke Rollason Character Bursary. She is performing Rachel Baker Presents: Gwen – This is Not a Pyramid Scheme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August
By merging comedy with bingo, Dabbers Social Bingo has established itself as a leader in the modern bingo revival, drawing a diverse crowd eager for a fun and unconventional night out. Details of upcoming shows, games and events can be found at https://dabberssocial.co.uk/
Picture by Onyi Olisa
