The Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off is back! And if you think you have an award-winning punch (line, that is), now’s the time to enter for a chance to be named Laugh Off Champion and win a $25,000 giant cheque (and one you can take to the bank, too).

And even if you don’t make it to the winning spot, all eight finalists will face off in the final show as stars of the Yuk Yuk’s Laugh Off TV Special, to be aired on the Comedy Network later in the year.

How to enter online

Click here and prove your comical genius in one of the following categories: Canadian Amateur, Canadian Professional, American Amateur, American Professional, International Amateur or International Professional.

But hurry – registration closes on February 21st, 2010! For more information on the contest, including complete contest rules, check out the Contest Page.

If you’ve got the talent and timing to keep them rolling in the aisles, don’t pass up this opportunity to take home the ultimate comedy cash and crown.

Starting on Friday, March 19th, 64 comedians will come to Toronto to compete on the big stage. Forty-eight performers will be selected by random computer draw, while the remaining 16 will be selected by winning local Yuk Yuk’s Laugh Offs.  Eight contestants will perform daily, with two winners being selected from each show to go to the semifinals.

The hilarious semifinals will be held at Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto March 26th & 27th, 2010, with the finals being held on March 28th. For reservations, please call, 416-967-6425 or visit yukyukslaughoff.com.

Joke your way into the finals and perform for the distinguished panel of celebrity judges. The judges for this year’s final will be:
• Eddie Bill, Comedy Booker for The Late Show with David Letterman
• Michelle Daly, Director of Content for The Comedy Network
• Ashley Olivia, Comedy Booker for Conan O’Brien
• Bruce Hills, Chief Operating Officer of Just for Laughs

Watch Mark Little’s winning performance below and see what it takes to impress the judges and claim the $25,000 grand prize.

Follow us here and on Twitter for more updates and the latest news, including contest announcements, a list of comedians competing in the semifinals, profiles of the judges, sponsors, show info and special offers. And check out videos of last year’s finalists to see if you have what it takes.

For more information, please contact Andre Marthaler.