
Melanie Bracewell
Biography
Melanie Bracewell is an award-winning New Zealand comedian, writer, and television presenter celebrated for her charismatic presence and razor-sharp comedic timing. After making her mark in stand-up comedy and winning New Zealand’s Billy T Award, she brought her infectious humor across the ditch, co-hosting Network 10’s comedy series The Cheap Seats. Known for her clever observations and delightfully sarcastic commentary, Mel consistently delivers laughs with warmth and authenticity, cementing her status as one of Australasia’s brightest comedy talents.
Known For

TV
QI
Self
2003

TV
7 Days
Panelist
2009

TV
7 Days
Team Leader
2009

TV
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Self - Panellist
2013

TV
Richard Osman's House of Games
Self - Participant
2017

TV
Wellington Paranormal
Romantic Goth
2018

TV
Wellington Paranormal
Fatberg Victim
2018

TV
The Cheap Seats
Self - Host
2021

TV
Taskmaster NZ
Self
2020

TV
Thank God You're Here
2006

TV
Patriot Brains
Contestant
2021

TV
Have You Been Paying Attention?
Panelist
2019

TV
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee
Self
2023

TV
The Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the World
Self
2023

TV
Aunty Donna's Coffee Cafe
Melanie Bracewell
2023

TV
The Eggplant
Karen
2020

Film
Melanie Bracewell: Forget Me Not
Self
2024
Filmography
2024FilmMelanie Bracewell: Forget Me Notas Self2023TVThe Most Upsetting Guessing Game in the Worldas Self2023TVAunty Donna's Coffee Cafeas Melanie Bracewell2023TVGuy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Beeas Self2021TVThe Cheap Seatsas Self - Host2021TVPatriot Brainsas Contestant2020TVThe Eggplantas Karen2020TVTaskmaster NZas Self2019TVHave You Been Paying Attention?as Panelist2018TVWellington Paranormalas Romantic Goth2017TVRichard Osman's House of Gamesas Self - Participant2013TVHave You Been Paying Attention?as Self - Panellist2009TV7 Daysas Panelist2006TVThank God You're Here2003TVQIas Self