Ten more comedians enter the room

The ten comedians taking part in the third series of Last One Laughing have been named.

They are Lee Mack, Katherine Ryan, Harry Hill, Katherine Parkinson, Michelle de Swarte, Jon Richardson, Morgana Robinson and  Josh Jones plus the return of Richard Ayoade, who narrowly lost the trophy to Bob Mortimer in the first series. 

In addition, Roisin Conaty – who was host Jimmy Carr’s No2 in the first two seasons – enters as a contestant.  Her former role will be taken by Mel Giedroyc, who herself was a contestant in series 2.

Last One Laughing series 3 will launch in 2027 and as usual, the comedians must maintain a straight face while their rivals try to make them crack up.

The programme is also returning for a four-episode Halloween special starting on October 23. That will feature Jack Dee,  Phil Wang, Reece Shearsmith, Harriet Dyer and Tom Allen – plus the return of Daisy May Cooper and Lou Sanders from series one

Adapted from a Japanese series entitled Documental, versions of Last One Laughing have been made for 25 countries.

Published: 27 Aug 2026