Bob Mortimer‘s winning Last One Laughing joke left some of Britain’s best comedians in hysterics.
The Amazon Prime Video show sees British comics face off in Jimmy Carr‘s challenge to make others laugh while keeping a straight face.
During the final joke showdown, comedians Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade shared a hilarious interaction.
Bob quipped: ‘I was in the cemetery and I saw a bloke get up from behind a gravestone. “Morning,” I said. “No – just having a s***”.’
The joke was from the comic’s book and caused Richard to crack up – meaning Bob walked away as the winner.
‘What I now realise I’d done was essentially sign up to be in goal and just have someone take penalty after penalty after penalty,’ Richard reflected on the exchange.
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During the final joke showdown, comedians Bob Mortimer (left) and Richard Ayoade shared a hilarious interaction
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Bob quipped: ‘I was in the cemetery and I saw a bloke get up from behind a gravestone. “Morning,” I said. “No – just having a s***”.’
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The joke was from the comic’s book and caused Richard to crack up – meaning Bob walked away as the winner
‘I had nothing and he was on a horse opposite me with a pocket full of material.’
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The show has caused quite a reaction from fans too, who took to social media to share their verdicts.
One posted on X: ‘Last One Laughing is brilliant. Bob Mortimer is a national treasure.’;
‘This Last One Laughing is a proper scream. Bob Mortimer is an absolute legend.’;
‘Last one Laughing UK was actually really funny, especially when Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade are facing off.’;
‘On my travels the last few days I watched Last One Laughing UK. Such a fantastic show. There could only be one winner and it had to be the legend that is Bob Mortimer.
‘That said, could you imagine if Sean Lock was still around for that. Would have been game over from the start!’;
‘Last one laughing was carried by Bob Mortimer’;
‘Watching Last One Laughing has only reinforced my deeply held belief that Bob Mortimer is the funniest person that’s ever lived.’;
‘You got Amazon Prime? Last one laughing is worth your time purely for Bob Mortimer alone.’
The format of the show originated in Japan and has since launched a German, Canadian and Australian spin-off.
An Irish version which aired last year was hosted by Graham Norton.
The show has caused quite a reaction from fans too, who took to social media to share their verdicts
Eight Out Of 10 Cats star Jimmy admitted he was ‘thrilled’ to be launching the show in the UK with Amazon.
He said: ‘I’m thrilled to be making with Prime Video. It’s sure to deliver and if it doesn’t, it will leave the fun with your neighbours.
‘Usually when I make a TV show with 10 brilliant comics, I’m expecting everyone to have a bloody good laugh – but not in this series.
‘The last one laughing wins. It’s a great format and it’s been a huge hit around the world. I can’t wait to see who cracks up first.’
