Last One Laughing' announces Halloween special for October 23 premiere

The hit TV show "Last One Laughing" will return for a Halloween special later this year, as confirmed by host Jimmy Carr. The special is set to premiere on October 23, with the first three episodes dropping on that date and the final episode airing on October 30. The new cast includes familiar names like Jack Dee, Phil Wang, Reece Shearsmith, Harriet Dyer, and Tom Allen, alongside season one returnees Lou Sanders and Daisy May Cooper.

This announcement comes on the heels of the show's successful second season, which aired earlier this year and was hailed as "the funniest TV show of the year" by critics. The first season, which introduced the unique concept of comedians trying not to laugh or scream, was won by Bob Mortimer, while David Mitchell took home the title in the second season. This format has gained traction, with adaptations in over 20 countries, including versions hosted by Graham Norton in Ireland and Rebel Wilson in Australia.

The Halloween special promises to maintain the show's signature comedic tension, where props and antics will be used to provoke laughter from the participants. The rules remain simple: laugh or scream, and you are out. This tension has been a key factor in its appeal, drawing in viewers on Amazon Prime. The first season won the Best Entertainment Programme award at the 2026 BAFTA TV Awards, solidifying the show's place in the competitive landscape of reality comedy.

Looking ahead, a third season of "Last One Laughing" has already been confirmed for 2027, although details about the cast and air date remain under wraps. As audiences anticipate the Halloween special, the show's continued success highlights the demand for innovative and engaging comedy formats in the streaming era.