LOL: Last One Laughing UK (LOLUK) is a British comedy reality television series based on the Japanese show Documental. Hosted by Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty, with Mel Giedroyc later 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 LOLUK Trophy. If more than one comedian remains, the winner is decided by the comedian who caused the most laughs.
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.
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. 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.
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Series 1 (2025) The participants were revealed in October 2024. The first four episodes were released on 19March 2025, with the final two being released the following week on 26March.
Nick Mohammed, Danny Dyer, and Alison Hammond made guest appearances.
Contestants and results Contestant EpisodeLaughs 1 2 3 4 5 6 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN3 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE LOSE1 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 4 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE SAFE 1 1 2 0 Contestant received a yellow card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card. Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK. Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
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Series 2 (2026) A second series was announced as having been commissioned in May 2025. The participants were revealed in August 2025. The first three episodes released on 18March 2026; episodes four and five were released the following week on 25March, and the finale was released on 1April. 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 Contestant EpisodeLaughs 1 2 3 4 5 6 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WIN2 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE LOSE1 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 2 SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE SAFE 2 SAFE SAFE SAFE 2 SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE 0 SAFE SAFE SAFE 3 SAFE SAFE 0 Contestant received a yellow card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card. Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK. Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
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Halloween Special (2026) A four-part Halloween special was announced on March 20, 2026, 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 and Lou Sanders return from the first series.
Contestants and results Contestant EpisodeLaughs/Screams 1 2 3 4 Contestant received a yellow card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card. Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK. Contestant was the runner-up of LOL: Last One Laughing UK.
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Series 3 (2027) A third series was announced on March 20, 2026, and will air sometime in 2027. 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.
Contestants and results Contestant EpisodeLaughs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Contestant received a yellow card Contestant received a red card and was eliminated Contestant did not receive a yellow or red card. Contestant was the winner of LOL: Last One Laughing UK. 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.
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.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee Result 2026British Academy Television Awards Best Entertainment Programme LOL: Last One Laughing UK Best Entertainment Performance Bob Mortimer Memorable Moment Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade's speed date
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