Prime Video's Last One Laughing Returns with Bob Mortimer Defending Crown
Fans of Prime Video's hit comedy series Last One Laughing have only a short wait until the show makes its highly anticipated return to screens. The reigning champion, Bob Mortimer, will be back to tackle a brand new lineup of comedians in a battle to stifle giggles and smiles. Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty will resume their roles in the hot seat, overseeing the comedic contestants as they compete while trapped together in a room.
New Competitors and Release Schedule
This time, winner Bob Mortimer, aged 66, will fight to retain his Last One Laughing crown against formidable opponents such as David Mitchell, Diane Morgan, and Romesh Ranganathan. The lineup is further bolstered by comedians Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Sam Campbell. The release schedule has been confirmed, with the first three of six episodes set to debut on the streaming service on March 19. Two additional episodes will follow on March 26, and viewers worldwide will have to wait until April 2 for the finale, which will be available in over 240 countries and territories.
Series Teasers and Fan Reactions
Prime Video has teased the upcoming series, hinting that contestants must watch out for more than just their rivals. The show promises to be packed with comedy cameos, format twists, and surprises designed to elicit laughs from both players and viewers alike. The lineup for the hotly anticipated second series was confirmed last year, sparking immediate excitement on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Fans quickly expressed their delight, with one user calling the star-studded lineup "epic," while another predicted that Romesh Ranganathan could "smash this." Additional comments praised the show as "the best show ever created" and hailed Bob Mortimer as the likely crown retainer, with one fan declaring, "All hail king bob." Others highlighted potential standout moments, such as "David Mitchell v Bob is going to be an all-timer," and noted the strong casting, with a warning that "you don’t want to be around Sam Campbell." Overall, anticipation is high, with fans expecting the new season to match the quality of the first.
Background and Previous Success
In 2025, it was announced that the brand-new series would air on TV screens following the show's impressive launch in March. According to Barb data, the first three episodes of the initial series were watched by more than six million people and topped Prime Video's UK top 10 chart. The comedy series featured a star-studded cast including Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Joe Lycett, Judi Love, Rob Beckett, Sara Pascoe, Lou Sanders, Joe Wilkinson, Harriet Kemsley, and Richard Ayoade. After its debut earlier in the year, the show proved a roaring success with viewers, shooting to number one on the Prime Video UK chart just five days after its release. Viewers went wild for the show, begging for a season two and hailing it as the "funniest show in a decade." Social media reactions included praise for moments like Bob Mortimer's quips, with one user noting that ordinary phrases became hilarious in the context of the show, while others called Bob Mortimer a "national treasure" and declared Last One Laughing "the funniest thing I’ve ever seen."
Memorable Moments from Season One
One particularly memorable moment from the first season occurred during the final joke showdown between comedians Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade. Bob quipped, "I was in the cemetery and I saw a bloke get up from behind a gravestone. 'Morning,' I said. 'No - just having a s***'." This joke, taken from the comic's book, caused Richard to crack up, securing Bob's victory. Reflecting on the exchange, Richard likened it to being in goal and facing penalty after penalty, noting that Bob had a pocket full of material while he had nothing. Such interactions contributed to the show's acclaim and set high expectations for the upcoming season.
Last One Laughing returns to Prime Video on March 19, promising more laughter and comedic battles in its second series.
