How Much Were the Last One Laughing UK Cast Paid? Here's the Breakdown
Amazon Prime Video doesn't publish talent fees, but between Companies House filings, industry benchmarks, and what's known about similar UK comedy formats, a reasonable estimate is possible.
Contestants are estimated to have earned between £25,000 and £75,000 per series, depending on their profile. Host Jimmy Carr likely received a six-figure hosting fee. The winner's prize — believed to be around £50,000, in line with other international versions of the format — goes entirely to charity.
Now let's break that down.
Contestant fees
For comparison, Taskmaster contestants reportedly earn in the region of £15,000–£25,000 per series on Channel 4. Amazon, competing with terrestrial broadcasters for top-tier talent, typically pays above the BBC and Channel 4 rate card. Names like Bob Mortimer, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, and Romesh Ranganathan — all with decades of primetime credits — would sit at the upper end of the range. Newer names like Amy Gledhill, Maisie Adam, and Sam Campbell would be closer to the lower end.
Worth noting: the entire competition films in a single day. Six hours of on-camera time. That makes it one of the most efficient paydays in British television, regardless of the exact number.
Host pay
Jimmy Carr hosts alongside Roisin Conaty. Carr's specific fee for the show hasn't been disclosed, but his overall earning power gives context. His company R & I Futures Ltd reported £4.8 million in revenue for the year ending September 2024, according to Companies House filings. By industry estimates, Carr earns roughly £100,000 per week across hosting gigs, live tours, and Netflix specials. His LOL UK fee would be separate from — and significantly higher than — the contestant fees.
Conaty's fee hasn't been reported. She won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2014 and created GameFace for Channel 4.
The winner's prize
The winner receives a trophy and a cash prize donated to a charity of their choice. The UK version hasn't publicly confirmed the exact sum, but in Ireland, the Netherlands, and Australia the prize ranges from €50,000 to $100,000. The UK edition is believed to follow a similar structure. The winner keeps none of it.
- Series 1 winner — Bob Mortimer.
- Series 2 winner — David Mitchell, who outlasted Sam Campbell in the finale. Neither had laughed by the end, so the title went to the comedian who'd caused the most laughs.