This Kiwi just debuted on US Television!
- Publish date
- Friday, 10 May 2019, 5:08PM

Kiwi comedian Rose Matafeo has made her US television debut with a stand-up set on the US talk show Conan, hosted by late-night legend Conan O'Brien.
Matafeo performed a set in which she discussed why it was a "tough year to be a straight woman".
"It's absolutely devastating to be honest because it's the worst of all of them," she jokes.
"It's the worst gender/sexuality combination I think you can get. It's the one that reflects the poorest decision making skills out there.
"What that means is that given all of the options in the world, we still went for dudes. What? How do we defend that choice, especially at a time like this?
"To still like dudes in 2019, it almost feels like trying to recommend a restaurant that has given you food poisoning eight times."
Before her set, Matafeo posted a photo of herself by her dressing room, posing in a "two piece matching knit outfit".
yes I AM wearing a two piece matching knit outfit on Conan tomorrow night, thank you for asking!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/cLUhnh6OU3
— Rose Matafeo (@Rose_Matafeo) May 8, 2019
Rose has had a huge amount of positive feedback from proud Kiwis as well as impressed American viewers saying how funny the Kiwi comedian was.
Just tearing up on a plane that just landed in Palmerston North watching @Rose_Matafeo absolutely storm this!! Oh my god, she is so good!!! 😍😍😍😍🙌🏼 https://t.co/an9Gftgqym
— Eli Matthewson (@EliMatthewson) May 10, 2019
First time enjoying your comedy, @Rose_Matafeo —the wife and I loved you! Please come visit Seattle!
— Commie Bot (@CommieBot1) May 10, 2019
Congrats Rose, you're making Aotearoa proud!
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