Chris Redd Judges NYC Pizza on Good Morning America

Pizza Showdown At Dawn

Chris Redd kicked off an early Sunday routine by joining Good Morning America’s morning crew for a taste test of Downtown NYC’s best pizza. The Emmy-nominated comedian sat down at 7 a.m. with hosts Lara Spencer and Sam Champion, sampling slices from several pizzerias around the Financial District. In an Instagram post on May 12, Redd described the experience as “eating room temp pizza at 7am” alongside Caroline Rhea and Marcus Samuelsson, noting that they’d “chose the best Slice in the City.” (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DK-MUKAx9Ja/)

A-list Panel Joins The Slice Hunt

Good Morning America’s pizza feature has become an unofficial weekend tradition, and this time the lineup was extra savory. Spencer, a longtime co-anchor with a passion for culinary adventures, paired up with veteran meteorologist Sam Champion. Caroline Rhea, fresh off her hit podcast, and James Beard Award–winning chef Marcus Samuelsson also weighed in on crust crispness, sauce tang and cheese pull. The group ranked six slices, with Redd casting his vote for a classic New York-style pie from a beloved local joint near Wall Street.

Chris Redd’s East Village Roots And Rise

Born Christopher Jerell Redd in St. Louis, the 36-year-old comedian sharpened his chops at The Second City in Chicago before joining Saturday Night Live in 2017. He quickly became known for spot-on celebrity impressions—most notably of Denzel Washington—and standout digital shorts. Outside of SNL, Redd’s film credits include Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and a recurring role on Netflix’s Kenan. His culinary enthusiasm isn’t new: on several late-night appearances he’s professed his love for comfort food and local eats.

Heading To The Comedy Circuit

While pizza judging may be a delicious detour, Redd’s primary gig remains stand-up. On May 10 he posted another Instagram update, announcing new tour dates across the country. Highlights include shows at the Funny Bone in Manchester, CT (June 13–14), the Orlando Funny Bone (July 11–12) and Comedy Zone Jacksonville (July 13). His caption encouraged fans to “come out and see” him, linking to ticket sales in his bio. (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJkC2_JR0z9/)

What’s Next For Slice And Stage?

Redd’s early-morning pizza crawl underscored his willingness to blend comedy with real-world hobbies—whether that’s eating cereal at dawn or hunting for the perfect slice in New York. As viewers compare their go-to pizzerias with the GMA verdict, the comedian will be on the road, turning life’s small pleasures into prime-time laughs. His next film project, a voice role in an animated feature, is slated for later this year.

With crust critiques in the rearview, Chris Redd moves from one crowd to the next—proof that even room-temperature pizza can be a hot topic when Hollywood’s funny men take a bite.

Trivia

Chris Redd attended the University of Missouri, where he graduated with a degree in communications.

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