As much as we love sinking our teeth into a brilliant new drama, it's nice to switch off with some light entertainment. After sweeping the UK comedy scene, Last One Laughing returns for Season 2 on Prime Video. This hit series pits 10 comedians against each other in a battle of wits, where laughter is both the weapon and the trap.
Who's in the cast of Last One Laughing season 2?
Jimmy Carr returns as host, bringing his signature wit and sharp humour, with Roisin Conaty (Game Face, Man Down, After Life) joining as his deputy to keep the comedic energy high throughout the show.
Returning to defend his title as the reigning champion is Bob Mortimer, whose unpredictable antics made him a fan favourite in Season 1.
The full Last One Laughing Season 2 cast includes a mix of returning favourites and up and coming comedians:
• Bob Mortimer (Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, Last One Laughing)
• Alan Carr (Alan Carr: Chatty Man, Amanda & Alan)
• Mel Giedroyc (The Great British Bake Off, Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, Light Lunch)
• Romesh Ranganathan (Rob & Romesh vs..., A League of Their Own)
• Diane Morgan (Motherland, After Life, Mandy, Cunk on Britain)
• Maisie Adam (David Mitchell's Outsiders
• David Mitchell (Peep Show, Ludwig, Would I Lie To You?)
• Gbemisola Ikumelo (Black Ops, Famalam)
• Amy Gledhill (Alma's Not Normal, Big Mood)
• Sam Campbell (Taskmaster, Bloods)
One happy fan responded to the announcement, posting on X: "So excited!! First season was so good. This lineup looks like its going to be as good as the first season".
How Last one Laughing works
Last One Laughing actually began as a unique comedy format in Japan, where the concept of making fellow comedians laugh while keeping a straight face first captured audiences’ attention. The show’s clever premise proved so popular that it has since been adapted in several countries, including the UK, where it quickly became a fan favourite.
It's not your typical comedy show. In season 2 of Last One Laughing UK, ten comedians face off in a hilarious battle of wits, where the goal is simple but devilishly hard: make their opponents laugh while keeping a straight face themselves. Contestants use every tool at their disposal - jokes, pranks, improvisation, acting and unexpected antics - to try and break their rivals.
Each episode tests the comedians’ timing, creativity and resilience, with the added tension of knowing a single laugh could eliminate them from the competition. Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty are watching the game unfold through a series of cameras and are allowed to laugh until their hearts' content. However, if they catch a contestant laughing, they must pause the game and give them a yellow card. If it happens again, they are out and join them to sit on the sofa in the other room and watch the rest of the show unfold.
Fans of the first season have often compared the show to Taskmaster and will recognise the mix of improvisation, surprise appearances and clever strategies that make LOL UK one of the most entertaining comedy series on Prime Video. Season 2 promises even more unpredictable moments as returning champions and new talent go head-to-head.
Who was in Last One Laughing season 1?
Season 1 of Last One Laughing UK brought together some of the funniest comedians around. From familiar faces to rising stars, the cast kept everyone laughing with their clever jokes and unexpected antics, making the first season a hit with fans.
• Bob Mortimer (The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, Would I Lie to You?)
• Daisy May Cooper (This Country, Am I Being Unreasonable?)
• Joe Lycett (Joe Lycett's Got Your Back, Travel Man: 48 Hours in...)
• Judi Love (Loose Women, Judi Love's Culinary Cruise)
• Rob Beckett (Rob & Romesh Vs., Rob Beckett's Smart TV)
• Sara Pascoe (The Great British Sewing Bee, Comedians Giving Lectures)
• Lou Sanders (Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable, Travel Man)
• Joe Wilkinson (8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Cockfields, After Life)
• Harriet Kemsley (The Russell Howard Hour, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown)
• Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd, Travel Man)
When and where to stream Last One Laughing Season 2
Taking to X, one fan said, "I think this is the best show ever created", so it's a good job the programme is returning!
Last One Laughing Season 2 is set to return to Prime Video in 2026, though an exact release date has not yet been confirmed. Fans can expect the same hilarious format as the first season, now with new comedians joining returning favourite Bob Mortimer..
As a Prime Video exclusive, the series will be available to stream on demand, making it easy for viewers across the UK and internationally to tune in and catch every laugh-out-loud moment.
Arabella Horspool is a Commercial Content Writer for Yours at Bauer Media. She's a bookworm who is passionate about TV, film and theatre. She enjoys cooking, scrapbooking, playing board games and going on walks with her three dogs.