SPONSORS: - Go to https://RO.CO/FIRSTDATE to see if you’re eligible for the new GLP-1 pill on Ro On this episode of First Date, host Lauren Compton sits down with Eleanor Kerrigan for a hilarious and brutally honest conversation about love and stand-up. Eleanor talks about growing up in a tight-knit family with nine siblings, almost getting married three times, and what it was really like being engaged to Andrew Dice Clay — including his unforgettable proposal. She shares stories about her first fiancé, wild dating experiences, and fans trying to shoot their shot. The episode also dives into her unexpected path into comedy, grinding open mics, getting booed in a stadium, and life on tour. Follow Eleanor Kerrigan: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ejkerrigan/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/user/eleanorkerrigan 🎟️ See Eleanor Live on Tour: https://www.eleanorjkerrigan.com/shows First Date Ep. 141 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencompton https://www.instagram.com/firstdateshow https://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:46 - Growing Up With 9 Siblings 00:02:38 - Almost Married 3 Times 00:04:03 - Her Ex Fiancé Is Andrew Dice Clay! 00:05:00 - Getting Into A Relationship With The Dice Man 00:08:34 - Saying Yes To The Dice Man 00:12:08 - The First Fiancé 00:14:03 - Wanting To Murder My Fiancé 00:15:51 - Weird Date Stories 00:21:47 - Eleanor's Life Touring 00:22:52 - She Never Wanted To Be A Comic 00:25:41 - From Writing A Play To Doing Stand Up 00:27:48 - Getting Booed In A Stadium 00:31:38 - Grinding Open Mics 00:33:40 - Fans Trying To Date Her 00:36:11 - Having A Single Mom Of 10 00:38:53 - Deciding Not To Have Kids 00:43:20 - Raised In A Tight Knit Family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices