Last One Laughing Comedians' Fortunes Revealed After Season Two Finale
Last One Laughing returned to screens last month, with ten famous comedians tasked with keeping a straight face for six hours in the hilarious reality TV show. Presented by Jimmy Carr and Roisin Conaty, the series has been hailed as the funniest thing you'll see this year following the release of its second season. The star-studded cast includes David Mitchell, Diane Morgan, Romesh Ranganathan, Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, Mel Giedroyc, Alan Carr, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Sam Campbell, and Bob Mortimer.
The Premise and Winner
The premise sees these comics in close quarters while trying to make the others crack up. Once a contestant has laughed twice, they are eliminated from the contest. On Thursday, David Mitchell was revealed as the winner of season two after beating Sam Campbell in a hilarious finale. Yet it isn't David who is laughing all the way to the bank, as his fellow comedians have built up staggering wealth during their time on the comedy circuit. Let's look at the fortunes of the comedians who took part in this year's series.
Jimmy Carr - £26 Million
Behind some of the comedian's sharp deadpan humour is a hefty bank balance, including host Jimmy Carr who is worth an estimated £26 million. Jimmy has pulled in this staggering sum over the years, thanks to his many successful hosting gigs. Accounts filed at Companies House have revealed that his firm, R & I Futures Ltd, made £4.8 million in the year to September 2024. Jimmy set up the company two years ago and is earning nearly £100,000 per week. He recently confirmed the future of Last One Laughing after it was dubbed the funniest show ever by impressed fans. Last One Laughing has confirmed it will return for a third series, just hours after the newest episodes dropped on Prime Video.
Alan Carr - £20 Million
Alan Carr, who was the second comedian to be given a red card on the show after laughing, has grabbed the top spot when it comes to his finances, as the funnyman is said to be worth an estimated £20 million. Following his winning stint on The Celebrity Traitors, the comedian has been lined up with a series of shows. He confirmed this month that he has the rights to the Barony of Ayton title and is planning on getting his own tartan after purchasing a £3.25 million castle. The barony dates back to 1324 and was available to purchase alongside the estate. The sprawling estate features 16 bedrooms, 160 acres of gardens, and even its own miniature railway. Alan revealed that he will be renovating the centuries-old estate into a workable home, with his efforts set to be documented on his new Disney+ series, Castle Man. Alan is working across all the major channels and can now command multi-million pound deals from them.
Bob Mortimer - £10 Million
Bob Mortimer, 66, took home the crown in the debut series last year when he finally cracked co-star Richard Ayoade with a series of one-liners from his joke book. Returning for a second series, the reigning champ wanted to tackle a brand new line-up of comedians. He forged a successful TV career with Vic Reeves and is now best known for the fishing series Gone Fishing with Paul Whitehouse. Keeping his earnings close to his chest, the only active firm is his production firm Owl Power Ltd, which he co-owns with Paul Whitehouse and has £436,190 equity. After so much success, from Shooting Stars to The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, an estimate of his fortune over his 30-year career would be £10 million.
Mel Giedroyc - £4 Million
Having been in the industry for over 30 years, Mel Giedroyc, 57, has built a successful career and a hefty pay package. Best known for being part of the comedy duo Mel and Sue with Sue Perkins, the pair hosted the Great British Bake Off as well as their very own chat show. Prior to her hilarious stint on Last One Laughing, Mel appeared on The Masked Singer as 'teeth'. She has had two TV firms over the years, Tinsel Mines and Mel Giedroyc Ltd, but both have been dissolved. After going nearly bankrupt in 2007 when she took on a £500,000 mortgage she could ill-afford after being dropped from a Kingsmill bread advert, now Mel's got much stronger financial stability with an estimated net worth of £4 million. Mel previously opened up on the time she and her husband Ben Morris had to panic-sell their house and move into a tiny flat after almost becoming bankrupt due to their huge mortgage.
Romesh Ranganathan - £3 Million
Romesh Ranganathan, 48, has fast become one of the biggest names on TV, and his bank balance certainly reflects his popularity. His main firm Vetty Ltd is now worth a whopping £2,496,777, while his other firm Ranga Bee has £468,645 in its coffers, meaning Romesh has approximately £3 million to his name. The BBC presenter moved into a £3 million new home just five miles from the humble terrace house where he grew up back in 2022. Despite becoming one of Britain's most sought-after TV stars, the comedian shunned celebrity enclaves and instead chosen to build a six-bedroom property in his home town of Crawley in West Sussex.
Diane Morgan - £3 Million
Diane Morgan, 50, is said to be worth around a whopping £3 million. She shot to fame playing kooky Kath in Ricky Gervais' After Life, before branching out on her own with the hugely successful TV series Cunk. Her firm Witchcraft Industries Ltd has £1,281,622 in reserves plus £1,432,758 cash in the bank. It paid £133,000 corporation tax last year, suggesting profits of around £532,000.
David Mitchell - £2 Million
David Mitchell's phenomenal success with Peep Show and That Mitchell And Webb Look has spilled over into panel shows, script writing, theatre, and books. The firm which he shares with Robert Webb called That Mitchell and Webb Company has £294,485 equity, while his other business GoodImpact Ltd has £895,580 reserves. The multi-talented 51-year-old has made way more than the £1 million-plus that his firms currently reveal. It's believed he's worth at least double that figure now, more likely £2 million.
Amy Gledhill - £1 Million
Hull-born Amy Gledhill, 38, rose to fame after winning the Best Show at 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is one half of the comic duo The Delightful Sausage along with Chris Cantrill. The pair have made guest appearances on shows such as Would I Lie To You? and Taskmaster. Her firm Amy Gledhill Ltd has £89,517 in assets, although her overall fortune since she burst onto the scene in 2019 is much closer to £1 million. She recently starred in Harlan Coben's Netflix series Runaway as DC Ruby Todd.
Maisie Adam - £1 Million
Maisie Adam, 32, who is married to husband Mike Dobinson, is said to be worth £500,000 to £1 million according to Wider Weekly. The stand-up comedian first gained attention after winning So You Think You're Funny? in 2017. It opened an abundance of opportunities to festivals, tours, and major TV appearances.
Gbemisola Ikumelo and Sam Campbell
Gbemisola Ikumelo shot to fame with her award-winning sketch show Famalam, plus scooping two BAFTAs in 2020 and 2024. The comedian, 40, has appeared in Hollywood films and the West End aside from her career as a comedian. Clearly, she's making enough to merit setting up her own business as she incorporated Swagbag Productions UK in March 2025, but it's yet to file accounts. Sam Campbell, the Australian comedian, 34, won the top prize for best comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival back in 2022. He has forged a successful career in comedy since, but like Gbemisola is yet to file any accounts.
