LOL: Last One Laughing UK

LOL: Last One Laughing UK
GenreComedy
Reality
Created byHitoshi Matsumoto
Presented byJimmy Carr
Roisin Conaty (S1–2)
Mel Giedroyc (S3–)
Theme music composerMolecular Sound
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producers
  • Richard Choen
  • Peter Holmes
  • Ruth Philips
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
Release19 March 2025 (2025-03-19) –
present

LOL: Last One Laughing UK (LOL UK) is a British comedy reality television series based on the Japanese show Documental. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty, later Mel Giedroyc replacing Conaty, the show features ten comedians competing to make each other laugh without laughing themselves. The last contestant to keep a straight face wins the trophy.

Premise

The show brings together ten comedians who must compete to remain expressionless while attempting to make their competitors laugh. Any contestant who laughs, smirks, or visibly reacts is given a warning, followed by elimination upon a second offence, though based on how much time remains, contestants may incur an automatic red card. The last remaining comedian is declared the winner and receives the LOL UK Trophy. If more than one comedian remains, the winner is decided by the comedian who caused the most laughs.[1]

Additional gameplay mechanics include the "joker", a prepared performance that all contestants must watch by the person performing. The objective remains to make the contestants laugh. A joker can be played by the contestant at any time, or if instructed to do so by the host. Throughout the game, contestants participate in group games, head-to-heads at the direction of the host, and guests are inserted at random intervals who are not bound by the same rules in an attempt to make contestants laugh.[2]

Production

The UK version of LOL: Last One Laughing follows successful international adaptations of the format, including editions in Australia, Mexico, Germany, South Africa and Canada. It is produced by Banijay UK labels Initial and Zeppotron and is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.[1] LOL: Last One Laughing Naija and LOL: Last One Laughing Philippines are the Nigerian and Filipino versions respectively.

A Halloween themed special of LOL UK, entitled Last One Screaming, is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in late October 2026, with a third season to be broadcast in 2027.

Episodes

SeriesEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1619 March 2025 (2025-03-19)26 March 2025 (2025-03-26)
2618 March 2026 (2026-03-18)1 April 2026 (2026-04-01)
HS423 October 2026 (2026-10-23)30 October 2026 (2026-10-30)

Series 1 (2025)

The participants were revealed in October 2024.[3] The first four episodes were released on 19 March 2025, with the final two being released the following week on 26 March.

Nick Mohammed, Danny Dyer, and Alison Hammond made guest appearances.

Contestants and results

ContestantEpisode Laughs
123456
Bob Mortimer Yellow cardSAFESAFESAFESAFEWIN 3[a]
Richard Ayoade SAFESAFESAFESAFEYellow cardLOSE 1[b]
Rob Beckett Yellow cardSAFESAFESAFESAFERed card 0
Lou Sanders SAFESAFESAFESAFEYellow cardRed card 4[c]
Harriet Kemsley SAFESAFEYellow cardSAFESAFERed card 0
Daisy May Cooper SAFESAFESAFESAFEYellow cardRed card 0
Judi Love SAFESAFESAFEYellow cardRed card 1[d]
Joe Wilkinson Yellow cardRed card 1[e]
Joe Lycett Yellow cardRed card 2[f]
Sara Pascoe Yellow cardRed card 0
Yellow card Contestant received a yellow card
Red card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated
 SAFE  Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card.
 WIN  Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
 LOSE  Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
11"Shake Your Tush"19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)
22"Naughty Taughty"19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)
33"Anyone for Ping Pong?"19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)
44"Cracking Up"19 March 2025 (2025-03-19)
55"Meats and Cheeses"26 March 2025 (2025-03-26)
66"The Last Laugh"26 March 2025 (2025-03-26)

Series 2 (2026)

A second series was announced as having been commissioned in May 2025.[4] The participants were revealed in August 2025.[5] The first three episodes released on 18 March 2026; episodes four and five were released the following week on 25 March, and the finale was released on 1 April.[6] As the winner of the first series, Bob Mortimer returned in series 2.

Richard Madeley, Natasia Demetriou, Ellie White, Johnny White Really-Really and Mark Silcox made guest appearances.

Contestants and results

ContestantEpisode Laughs
123456
David Mitchell SAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWIN[g] 2[h]
Sam Campbell SAFESAFESAFESAFESAFELOSE 1[i]
Bob Mortimer SAFEYellow cardSAFESAFESAFERed card 2[j]
Mel Giedroyc SAFESAFESAFEYellow cardSAFERed card 0
Romesh Ranganathan SAFESAFEYellow cardSAFERed card 2[k]
Diane Morgan SAFEYellow cardSAFESAFERed card 2[l]
Amy Gledhill SAFESAFEYellow cardRed card 0
Maisie Adam SAFEYellow cardSAFERed card 0
Alan Carr SAFESAFESAFEYellow cardRed card 3[m]
Gbemisola Ikumelo SAFEYellow cardSAFERed card 0
Yellow card Contestant received a yellow card
Red card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated
 SAFE  Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card.
 WIN  Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
 LOSE  Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
71"Breaking the Ice"18 March 2026 (2026-03-18)
82"Imagine the Paperwork"18 March 2026 (2026-03-18)
93"50 Ducks"18 March 2026 (2026-03-18)
104"A Spare Thumb"25 March 2026 (2026-03-25)
115"The Seagull and the Frankfurter"25 March 2026 (2026-03-25)
126"Here Comes the Aeroplane"1 April 2026 (2026-04-01)

Halloween Special (2026)

A four-part Halloween special was announced on March 20, 2026,[7] with the contestants being revealed on August 12. The special will include an addition to the format; contestants now must not scream in addition to not laughing. The first three episodes will be released on October 23, with the finale releasing on October 30. Daisy May Cooper, Harriet Kemsley and Lou Sanders return from the first series.[8]

Contestants and results

ContestantEpisode Laughs/Screams
1234
Tom Allen
Daisy May Cooper
Jack Dee
Harriet Dyer
Lou Sanders
Reece Shearsmith
Phil Wang
Yellow card Contestant received a yellow card
Red card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated
 SAFE  Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card.
 WIN  Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
 LOSE  Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
131TBA23 October 2026 (2026-10-23)
142TBA23 October 2026 (2026-10-23)
153TBA23 October 2026 (2026-10-23)
164TBA30 October 2026 (2026-10-30)

Series 3 (2027)

A third series was announced on March 20, 2026, and will air sometime in 2027.[7] The cast was announced on August 27. Richard Ayoade returns from the first series, and Roisin Conaty retires as co-host to participate, with series 2 contestant Mel Giedroyc taking her place.[9]

Contestants and results

ContestantEpisode Laughs
123456
Richard Ayoade
Roisin Conaty
Harry Hill
Josh Jones
Lee Mack
Katherine Parkinson
Jon Richardson
Morgana Robinson
Katherine Ryan
Michelle de Swarte
Yellow card Contestant received a yellow card
Red card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated
 SAFE  Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card.
 WIN  Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
 LOSE  Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.

Reception

LOL: Last One Laughing UK series 1 became the most watched show on Amazon Prime Video in the UK soon after its release, with the first three episodes being watched by well over 2 million viewers each according to Barb figures, thereby making it the streaming platform's biggest UK launch ever.[10]

It received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for its unique format and comedic talent but some criticism for pacing and repetition.[1]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2026 British Academy Television Awards Best Entertainment Programme LOL: Last One Laughing UK Won [11]
Best Entertainment Performance Bob Mortimer Won [11]
Memorable Moment Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade's speed date Nominated [11]

Notes

  1. ↑ He made Judi Love and Richard Ayoade receive a Yellow Card, and Ayoade receive a Red Card.
  2. ↑ He made Rob Beckett receive a Red Card.
  3. ↑ She made Bob Mortimer, Joe Wilkinson, and Joe Lycett receive a Yellow Card, and Wilkinson receive a Red Card.
  4. ↑ She made Sara Pascoe receive a Yellow Card.
  5. ↑ He made Joe Lycett receive a Red Card.
  6. ↑ He made Rob Beckett receive a Yellow Card, and Sara Pascoe receive a Red Card.
  7. ↑ He won the show based on how many times he made his competitors laugh.
  8. ↑ He made Diane Morgan receive a Yellow Card (together with Bob Mortimer), and Mortimer receive a Red Card.
  9. ↑ He made Bob Mortimer receive a Yellow Card.
  10. ↑ He made Diane Morgan receive a Yellow Card (together with David Mitchell) and a Red Card.
  11. ↑ He made Gbemisola Ikumelo and Alan Carr receive a Red Card.
  12. ↑ She made Maisie Adam and Gbemisola Ikumelo receive a Yellow Card.
  13. ↑ He made Amy Gledhill and Romesh Ranganathan receive a Yellow Card, and Gbemisola Ikumelo receive a Red Card.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Heritage, Stuart (31 March 2025). "Nothing beats Bob Mortimer! The irresistible comedy that could just save Amazon". The Guardian.
  2. ↑ Aroesti, Rachel (2026-03-19). "Last One Laughing UK review – the funniest TV show of the year". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-03.
  3. ↑ "Watch the trailer for 'Last One Laughing UK' now streaming on Prime Video". AboutAmazon. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  4. ↑ Goldbart, Max (15 May 2025). "'Last One Laughing UK' Renewed For Season 2 At Prime Video". Deadline. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  5. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn (February 24, 2026). "Last One Laughing UK season 2 confirms release date on Prime Video". RadioTimes. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
  6. ↑ staff, Amazon (2026-03-19). "Prime Video announces Halloween special and third series of 'Last One Laughing'". About Amazon UK. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
  7. 1 2 Moss, Molly (March 20, 2026). "Last One Laughing UK future confirmed - with a Halloween twist on the way for fans". RadioTimes. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  8. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn (August 12, 2026). "Last One Laughing confirms Halloween special release date and line-up of comedy legends – including 2 returning favourites". RadioTimes. Retrieved 2026-08-12.
  9. ↑ Mensah, Katelyn (27 August 2026). "Last One Laughing season 3 confirms line-up - with major format twist and returning comics". Radio Times. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Iftikhar, Asyia (1 April 2025). "Amazon Prime series 'breaks records' after being hailed funniest TV show ever". Metro. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  11. 1 2 3 Richardson, Hollie (10 May 2026). "Bafta TV awards 2026: the full list of winners". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
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