Jimmy Rees talks about being unemployed and raiding his wife’s wardrobe
Jimmy Rees went from being one of the most recognisable faces of kids TV hosting ABC’s Jimmy Giggle to “accidentally” becoming a huge social media star.
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Who Children’s TV host turned comedian Jimmy Rees. Where Mornington Peninsula, Victoria with wife Tori and their three children, Lenny, seven, and three -year-old twins, Mack and Vinnie. Favourite thing The local coffee shop roasts their own beans and takes coffee very seriously. These beans fuel my early mornings chasing around the three kids. Inspiration Modern and beachy. Home is Where the chaos is. I love it.
Jimmy Rees went from being one of the most recognisable faces of kids TV hosting ABC’s Jimmy Giggle to “accidentally” becoming a huge social media star. Out of work and stuck at home during Victoria’s tough Covid lockdown laws, Jimmy became an internet sensation with his Meanwhile in Australia social media posts racking up more than 20 million views each. “I made some silly videos and I was blown away from all the people who wanted a laugh and some light relief.”
The overwhelming response led to a national stand-up comedy tour and a Binge TV special showcasing his iconic skits – and now he’s bringing his characters to the page in his debut book, The Guy Who Decides.
Although Jimmy started out as a TV presenter, he was always drawn to laughs.
“My wife would roll her eyes, ‘Are you stealing from my wardrobe again?’ Midway through 2020 when things were going well on socials, I thought, ‘I could do this full-time providing an income’. So she fully supports every stupid thing I do,” he says. “I think if I am honest, comedy was definitely my end goal. From a young kid I would make stupid faces right up to my dad’s Camcorder. I took a leap of faith during the pandemic. Giggle had come to an end and I was looking for something new to do and I took my chance.”
Words: Catherine Nikas-Boulos
This wedding photo sits on our dresser in the wardrobe and reminds us that laughing together has always been a part of our relationship. I mean it’s a super ugly pic of me really.
Look we got it for the kids. A space to run around, shoot some hoops and burn some energy. However I can be found doing all of those things, regularly, on the court.
I am always bemused when people say they don’t use theirs much. You can cook anything in there. Honey soy chicken thigh, roast vegies, use it as a giant toaster, roast nuts, souvlaki meat. It’ll change your life.
The lock on the door actually works and prevents the kids from opening the door. I can assure you that someone, somewhere is sitting on the loo reading this article – in peace.
I spent 10 years at the ABC, clean shaven and had my hair cut every week to maintain the Jimmy Giggle look. I hate being clean shaven so I just trim the beard back with this nifty device. Also handy for the hairy neck … and shoulders … back.
An exorbitant Father’s Day present from Tori and the boys last year. I have no words. It’s amazing. Every morning I unleash my inner barista with pretty weird latte art.
This is the inner nerd or maybe just big kid in me. After the kids have gone to bed, I’m racing other people around a racetrack in an F1 car pretending I’m the real deal.
This year Father’s Day present. An oversized, thick, comfy jumper to brave the Victorian winter with a logo created by the kids. They all drew a picture.
Originally published as Jimmy Rees talks about being unemployed and raiding his wife’s wardrobe
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