David Mitchell won season two of Last One Laughing UK, according to multiple reports. The season two finale involved a sudden-death round where any laughing or smiling resulted in immediate elimination. The winner was decided by a tie-breaker based on who caused the most laughs throughout the series, after neither finalist laughed in the final challenge, major media sources reported.
According to Daily Mail - Home, David Mitchell described the experience as insane and said he was delighted. Fans were angry or disappointed with the tie-breaker ending, calling it anti-climactic or unfair, according to fan reactions. Some fans argued Sam Campbell should have won instead of David Mitchell, citing instances where David smiled or questioning the laugh count, fan discussions indicated.
It was insane and I'm delighted.
The second season of Last One Laughing UK premiered on March 19. Episodes were released in batches: episodes 1-3 on March 19, episodes 4-5 on March 26, and episode 6 on April 2. Season two contestants included Mel Giedroyc, Bob Mortimer, Sam Campbell, David Mitchell, Alan Carr, Amy Gledhill, Diane Morgan, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Maisie Adam, and Romesh Ranganathan.
Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with Roisin Conaty as deputy. uk, Roisin Conaty described the new lineup as a phenomenal lineup with a lot of very skilled deadpan comedians. The premise of Last One Laughing is that comedians must try to make each other laugh while ensuring they don't laugh themselves, according to research sources.
The new lineup is a phenomenal lineup with a lot of very skilled deadpan comedians.
David Mitchell is a 51-year-old comedian, actor, and writer who rose to fame as part of Mitchell and Webb, research indicates. Diane Morgan is a 50-year-old actress, comedian, and writer known for portraying Philomena Cunk, while Romesh Ranganathan is a 47-year-old comedian and actor known for his self-deprecating comedy style, according to research. Alan Carr is a 49-year-old comedian and television personality, and Amy Gledhill is a comedian and actress from Hull who won Best Show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2024, research shows.
Bob Mortimer is a 66-year-old comedian and television presenter, part of Reeves and Mortimer, and David Mitchell is married to writer and television presenter Victoria Coren Mitchell, according to research. Bob Mortimer was the defending champion from season one. uk, Bob Mortimer described returning for season 2 as feeling like a completely new show due to different dynamics.
Returning for season 2 felt like a completely new show due to different dynamics.
Jimmy Carr stated there were no eliminations in the first three episodes of season two, according to the host. Richard Madeley made a surprise cameo in episode three, according to major media reports. Romesh Ranganathan was eliminated in an episode fans called unfair, with Jimmy Carr hiding in a cupboard to provoke laughter, major media sources indicated.
uk, Jimmy Carr described some players lasting longer than expected, mentioning Romesh Ranganathan has a resting recently bereaved face. Alan Carr made a joke about Martin Lewis on the show, to which Martin Lewis responded on social media, according to major media reports. Amy Gledhill's father died just before season two launched, as she shared in a tribute, according to Amy Gledhill.
Some players lasted longer than expected, mentioning Romesh Ranganathan has a resting recently bereaved face.
Last One Laughing season 1 became Prime Video's most watched show in the UK soon after its release, according to research. Season one was a major success for Prime Video, with high viewership. Prime Video released an official trailer for season 2 in March, teasing performances by Alan Carr and David Mitchell, according to research.
A Halloween special is scheduled for later this year, with a new rule prohibiting screaming, according to major media reports. Season three is confirmed for 2027, major media sources indicated. Fans have suggested Karl Pilkington, Alex Horne, and Ricky Gervais as potential contestants for season three, according to fan discussions.
Unresolved questions linger about the tie-breaker criteria, as what specific metrics were used to determine the laugh count have not been publicly detailed. Additionally, how Prime Video or the show's producers responded to fan backlash over the tie-breaker ending remains unclear, with no official statements addressing the controversy directly. Further unknowns include the exact viewership numbers for season two episodes, which could provide insight into its success relative to season one.
The discrepancy in reporting timelines adds confusion, with some sources reporting David Mitchell as the winner while others suggested the outcome was still pending, indicating potential differences in when information was released. Similarly, contradictions exist regarding the number of remaining contestants, with one source indicating four comedians remained as of its reporting, while the finale description implies only two finalists, highlighting different stages of coverage that may confuse readers about the competition's progress.