LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines

LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines
Season 1 promotional poster
Also known asLOL PH
Genre
Created byHitoshi Matsumoto
Based onDocumental
Written byEvette Borromeo
Directed byJay Klio Bermudez
Presented byVice Ganda
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • Filipino
  • English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Producers
  • Madonna Tarrayo
  • Randolph Longjas
  • Noemi Peji
  • Katrina Holigores
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesAmazon MGM Studios
Unitel Straight Shooters
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseJuly 4, 2024 (2024-07-04) –
present

LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines is a Philippine comedy reality competition show based on Documental, a format created by Japanese comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto. Hosted by comedian, presenter, and actor Vice Ganda, it aired on Prime Video on July 4, 2024. A second season has been announced.

Development

On May 30, 2024, it was announced via Prime Video Philippines' social media accounts that a Philippine version of Documental (known as Last One Laughing in other countries) is in the works, and will premiere on July 4 of the same year.[1][2] On June 19 and 26, 2024, Vice, the competing celebrities, and Prime Video Philippines released the series' trailer and teasers on their respective social media accounts.

Format

Ten comedians stay in a living-room style studio with hidden cameras for a few hours (usually six). During this time, they must try to make their opponents laugh in any way and by any means, while not reacting at their opponents’ attempts to make them break. At the first laugh, the competitor is cautioned (yellow carded), while a second eliminates the player from the game (red carded). However, large infractions may be given an automatic red card. Eliminated players join the host in the observation room, but may return as an external challenger to the remaining contestants. The comedians can also be eliminated if they aren't active enough. The only way to communicate with the outside is a telephone controlled by the host.

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally releasedWinnerRunner-up
First releasedLast released
16July 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)Chad KinisJerald Napoles
2TBA2026 (2026)TBATBATBA

Seasons

Season 1

The first season ran from July 4 to 18, 2024.

Chad Kinis was proclaimed the winner of the first season on July 18, 2024.[3]

Contestants

The ten contestants were revealed on June 17, 2024.[4]

List of LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines contestants
ContestantEpisode enteredEpisode exitedStatus
Chad Kinis 16Winner
1st Place
Jerald Napoles 16Runner-up
2nd Place
Pepe Herrera 15Eliminated
3rd Place
Victor Anastacio 15Eliminated
4th Place
Empoy Marquez 15Eliminated
5th Place
Tuesday Vargas 14Eliminated
6th Place
Rufa Mae Quinto 14Eliminated
7th Place
Kim Molina 12Eliminated
8th Place
Jayson Gainza 12Eliminated
9th Place
Negi 12Eliminated
10th Place
Temporary Guests (The ResBeks)
Divine Tetay 6
3
6
3
Guest
Petite 33Guest

Season 2

The second season will premiere sometime in 2026. The competing celebrities are yet to be revealed.[5]

Reception

Following its premiere on July 4, 2024, LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines became Prime Video's number one reality competition show and trended across various social media networks. The series also gained popularity online after funny clips from the show were shared on Facebook.[6]

Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Vice Ganda to host 'LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines'". ABS-CBN News. May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Prime Video to launch new series 'LOL: Last One Laughing' PH, Thailand, Indonesia". Manila Bulletin. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  3. ↑ Mallorca, Hannah (2024-07-18). "Chad Kinis named winner of 'LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  4. ↑ TDT (2024-06-17). "'LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines' cast revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-18.
  5. ↑ "Are you ready for this? Prime Video PH drops massive 2026 lineup featuring Pinoy icons". philstarlife.com. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  6. ↑ Tomada, Nathalie. "What makes Vice Ganda 'LOL' nowadays". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-07-11.