After twelve heats, the best acts battle it out on Friday, April 14, in the Grand Final at Bath's flagship venue - the Bath Forum - judged by a panel comprising comedy industry heavyweights.

There will also be a performance from last year's winner Adam Flood while the judges deliberate.

The winner will be presented with the coveted Bath Comedy New Act Of The Year Award, receive £250 and guaranteed paid gigs throughout the following year.

For the last 12 years Bath Comedy Festival has brought some of comedy’s biggest stars to Bath, including Greg Davies, Jon Richardson, Paul Merton, Rory Bremner and Henning Wehn, alongside international stars such as Doug Stanhope and David Crowe. The festival has benefitted from the long-term support of famous patrons Arthur Smith, Barry Cryer and Helen Lederer, along with celebrities like Lorraine Chase and Christopher Biggins.

The 10th annual Bath Comedy Festival New Act Competition saw 10 finalists battle it out in a packed room at Widcombe Social Club. The winner Pete Latham receives £250, a guaranteed paid gig at next year’s Festival and the inaugural Lovehoney Newcomer Award.

Runners up were Carl Carzana in second place, and in joint third, Thanyia Moore And Klaus White. The winner and runners up were each given a goody bag from Lovehoney.