In a comedy showdown where keeping a straight face is the ultimate challenge, Last One Laughing UK brings together top British comedians for a high-stakes game of giggles — with one simple rule: if you laugh, you’re out.
This Amazon Prime comedy series has already made waves for its unique setup, unexpected moments, and clever ways of pushing comedians to their breaking point.
One particularly memorable twist? A fruit machine prompt generator.
The prompt generator appears to have been a huge fan favourite & it’s safe to say that it added an extra layer of unpredictability to the laughs.
The Premise of Last One Laughing
Hosted in a sealed comedy house, contestants must survive without laughing for the entire duration of the show. If they crack a smile or let out a giggle, they’re penalised. One laugh gets you a yellow card. A second? You’re shown the door.
This format might sound easy at first — until you realise that everyone around you is trying to break your resolve with sketches, impressions, and totally off-the-wall humour. The show’s mix of tension and hilarity makes it compulsive viewing.
Enter the Fruit Machine: Phrase Prompt Mayhem
One of the show’s most creative twists is the fruit machine phrase generator. Each time the lever is pulled, a random comedic prompt appears — challenging contestants to riff on it in front of their fellow comedians.
In Episode 1, the fruit machine delivered a particularly juicy prompt: “Secret Celebrity Crush”.
The results were just as hilarious as you’d imagine. With the pressure on to come up with something both surprising and laugh-inducing, the room quickly descended into chaotic confessions.
Who Confessed What?
When the “Secret Celebrity Crush” prompt was revealed, the contestants were caught off guard — but that didn’t stop some of them from spilling the beans.
- Ayoade surprisingly claimed his celebrity crush was Boudicia, the queen of the ancient British Iceni tribe — not exactly your everyday answer — which caught the room by surprise.
- Daisy May Cooper jokingly named the host himself, Jimmy Carr, which got a strong reaction.
- Others played it cool or kept their answers cryptic, choosing not to give too much away for fear of breaking their own poker faces.
This moment summed up the tone of the show perfectly: dry wit, absurd humour, and a strong dose of unpredictability.
The Final Showdown: Who Won?
Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade were the final two contestants, and Mortimer won with just minutes remaining. He made his fellow comedian laugh when he began reading jokes from his joke book.
It was unsurprising that these two comedians were the last ones standing as they had been a real thorn in the side of their fellow contestants. It had proven particularly difficult for any of the comedians to make Ayoade laugh, but he eventually cracked when Mortimer chipped away at his defence with a series of ridiculous gags.
Is There Going to Be Another Series?
While nothing has been confirmed just yet, the overwhelming popularity of Last One Laughing UK has fans hungry for more. Its blend of psychological tension and clever humour offers something refreshingly different from traditional panel shows.
Amazon has already expanded the LOL format internationally, with Last One Laughing Ireland hosted by Graham Norton and several editions across Europe, Australia, and beyond.
If a second UK series gets the green light, expect more wild moments, fresh prompts, and maybe even a few new tricks to keep the laughs locked down.
