Fans of the hit comedy competition Last One Laughing can rejoice, as the show is set to return to screens much sooner than anticipated. Prime Video has announced a thrilling Halloween special titled Last One Laughing: Don't Laugh, Don't Scream, which will premiere later this year. This festive edition introduces a devilish new twist to the format, adding an extra layer of challenge for the participating comedians.
New Halloween Twist and Upcoming Series
Hosted by the quick-witted Jimmy Carr, Last One Laughing places a group of comedians in close quarters for an intense six-hour session. The core premise remains unchanged: contestants must avoid laughing or smiling while trying to provoke their peers into breaking. However, the Halloween special will implement a novel rule where participants receive yellow and red cards not only for laughing or smiling but also for screaming. This addition promises to ramp up the tension and hilarity in equal measure.
Moreover, Prime Video has confirmed that a third regular series of Last One Laughing UK is in the pipeline, scheduled to launch on the streaming platform in 2027. This news follows the recent conclusion of series two, which aired earlier this month and featured a stellar lineup including Romesh Ranganathan, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, and the returning series one champion Bob Mortimer.
Controversial Series Two Finale
The announcement comes amid a backdrop of viewer discontent over the finale of series two. Fans were left fuming by what many described as a harsh and anti-climactic twist that decided the winner. The last episode saw Mel Giedroyc, Bob Mortimer, Sam Campbell, and David Mitchell battling for the coveted Last One Laughing trophy. As the clock ticked down to the final 40 minutes, host Jimmy Carr revealed a sudden-death rule: any laughter or smile would result in an immediate red card and elimination.
In a tense head-to-head, reigning champion Bob Mortimer, aged 66, managed to eliminate Mel Giedroyc, 57, by engaging in a challenge where they had to make animal noises while maintaining eye contact. Subsequently, David Mitchell, 51, known for his role in Peep Show, knocked out Bob with a clever joke about renaming a nighttime toilet trip a Chadwick, quipping, I was just chadwicking!
This left Sam Campbell, 34, and David Mitchell in a final showdown, where they had to feed each other food from a gold tray while staring intently. When neither contestant laughed during this uncomfortable exchange, Jimmy Carr declared a tie-breaker. The winner was determined by who had caused the most laughs throughout the series, based on flashbacks showing Sam making Bob laugh early on and David eliciting laughs from Diane Morgan and Bob.
Ultimately, David Mitchell was crowned the winner, with the eliminated comedians returning to present him the trophy. Reflecting on his victory, David remarked, That was quite insane because I think we disappeared into a place where there was no laughter. I have to say, for all the bleakness at the end, I am delighted to win, and I think that shows a want of character in me, but I was very pleased.
Fan Backlash and Future Hopes
Despite David's joy, fans expressed significant dissatisfaction with the tie-breaker decision on social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Many criticized the outcome as anti-climactic, arguing that another head-to-head game would have been more fitting. One viewer penned, For season 3 they got to think of a better tiebreaker that ending was so anti climatic it stank. Another added, Just watched Last One Laughing final and although I love David the correct winner was Sam, while a third commented, Dave smiled SO many times, Sam never broke once.
As Last One Laughing UK continues to captivate audiences on Prime Video, the upcoming Halloween special and confirmed third series offer fresh excitement. With new rules and returning favorites, the show is poised to deliver more laughs and surprises in the seasons to come.
