Alan Carr has caused a stir on the new series of LOL: Last One Laughing after a desperate attempt to get a laugh led him to compare King Charles's laugh to a 'chuntering leaf blower'. The comedian, known for his quick wit, was improvising wildly while breathing helium from a balloon strapped to his back, and the remark has sparked fan fury.
The second series of the Prime Video show, which launched on Thursday, sees ten comedians locked in a room for six hours. The rules are simple: make your opponents laugh without laughing yourself. Carr, alongside Diane Morgan, Mel Giedroyc, David Mitchell, Romesh Ranganathan, and newcomers Maisie Adam, Sam Campbell, Gbemisola Ikumelo and Amy Gledhill, must keep a straight face while trying to crack up their rivals.
Returning champion Bob Mortimer, who won the first series with an unprintable joke that reduced Richard Ayoade to begrudging laughter, is also back. The show's presenter Jimmy Carr stirs the pot by challenging players to perform party turns, such as David Mitchell's music hall number from Half A Sixpence.
Critics note that making professional comedians laugh is difficult, as they analyse every quip and are psychotically competitive. The producers understand this and keep the pressure on to prevent competitors from retreating into silence. However, Carr's helium-fuelled gaffe may have crossed a line, with viewers expressing outrage over the royal comparison.
