Chip, pictured shortly before causing the collapse of an old staircase at the beach

Meet Chip

Chip Leighton is creator and host of The Leighton Show, a social media platform with more than a million followers. His comedy focuses on funny relationship and parenting moments. “Things I’ve Apologized to My Wife for” or “Texts from our College Freshman” are among his many relatable viral hits.

A Maine husband and dad, he’s been happily married for over 20 years and has two amazing kids. Not your typical Instagram and TikTok celebrity, he’s a veteran of the corporate world and has grown his platform organically. His viral videos have been seen more than 200 million times, and his work has been featured on national television, digital and print outlets.