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‘Last Comic Standing’: Five to go

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Roy Wood Jr. has his final chance to earn votes
before next week’s season finale.

Are the five funniest men in America ready to do battle?

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With Jonathan Thymius eliminated tonight, it’s down to Top Five contestants on “Last Comic Standing” on the final night of competition.

Mike DeStefano, Felipe Esparza, Tommy Johnagin, Myq Kaplan and Birmingham’s Roy Wood Jr. performed for the judges, the audience and the nation’s votes.

Wood went first, receiving high praise from the judges …

Andy Kindler: “You’re getting better and better every week. … You are just so great.”

Natasha Leggero: “I love that you’re personal but then you also have social commentary. It’s so funny. You seem like such a nice guy. Stay single; you’re going to get a hot chick when you win this contest.”

Greg Giraldo: “You’re great. This was a smashing, smashing set, and you’ve been great all along.”

Voting by phone is open till 11 tonight; voting online continues till 4 a.m.

Show video to be added.

Video: Wood’s set included riffs on his drunk uncle
and lying for married friends.

Roy Wood Jr. - Last Comic Standing

Roy Wood Jr. discusses his life before comedy,
including getting caught stealing a credit card.

Roy Wood Jr. - Last Comic Standing

Roy Wood Jr. - Last Comic Standing

Roy Wood Jr. - Last Comic Standing

Roy Wood Jr. - Last Comic Standing

Video: NBC 13 interviews Roy Wood Jr.

“Last Comic Standing airs at 8 p.m. Monday on NBC 13.

Previous: Episode 8 — Six to go
Next: The winner is selected in the 2-hour finale. [Episode 10 — season finale]

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