Last One Laughing UK crowned its Season 1 winner — Here’s who won

Prime Video aired the final two episodes of Last One Laughing UK Season 1 on March 27, 2025, and fans got their winner as the show wrapped up. Bob Mortimer is the first-ever winner of the comedy show, where contestants attempt to make each other laugh while maintaining a straight face.

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, the show included 10 well-known comedians from the UK — Richard Ayoade, Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper, Lou Sanders, Rob Beckett, Joe Wilkinson, Sara Pascoe, Judi Love, Harriet Kemsley, and Joe Lycett. Ayoade and Mortimer engaged in a humorous standoff toward the end of the tournament, and Mortimer won because his humor finally made Ayoade chuckle.

On Last One Laughing UK, Bob Mortimer displayed flawless comedic timing and trademark surreal humor. Bob caught the other comedians off-guard with his clever one-liners. The clincher was his last joke, a ridiculously funny magic show. Unable to control his laughter, Richard Ayoade gave in, making Bob the winner. Fans celebrated his victory and his distinct comedic genius that was evident all season long.

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What happened in episodes 5 and 6 of Last One Laughing UK Season 1

Episodes 5 and 6 pushed the surviving comedians to their limits as Last One Laughing UK neared its exciting climax. As it became increasingly difficult to control laughter with the competition got tougher, every joke turned into a calculated play. The competition's last stages show some of the greatest comedic talents at work.

The comedians stepped up their antics in Episode 5. The atmosphere grew tense due to Daisy May Cooper's explosive physical humor and Richard Ayoade's deft wit. Bob Mortimer's bizarre sense of humor, meanwhile, made it difficult for the others to maintain their composure. With the stakes high, the competitors pushed each another to the limit, and several eliminations resulted from outbursts of laughter.

The final showdown took place in Episode 6, as the final five comedians stretched the boundaries of comedy. Notable were Richard Ayoade and Bob Mortimer, who engaged in an unrelenting contest of cunning. Bob was unflappable despite Ayoade's attempts to break him with ridiculous impersonations. Bob's last joke, a strange, inflated gag had Ayoade in stitches, marking the moment of truth.

In the end, Bob Mortimer won the title of Last One Laughing UK thanks to his creative narrative and unflinching poise. His well-earned triumph highlighted his tenacity and comic genius, and Supporters praised Bob's ability to keep a poker face while delivering hilarious moments.

At the end of the day, fans even called Bob " a national treasure" and as the credits rolled, the program established its reputation as a comic fan favorite. Many even took it to social media to appeal that the same 10 competitors be brought back in Season 2 of the show.

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Fans can binge all 6 episodes of Last One Laughing UK on Prime Video.