Comedy line-up introduced for Prime Video’s LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland
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his Way Up star Aisling Bea has been introduced as one of many 10 Irish comedians who will compete for 50,000-euro prize cash in a brand new authentic collection on Prime Video.
Hosted by Graham Norton, Bea will be part of comics Catherine Bohart, Jason Byrne, David McSavage, Deirdre O’Kane, Emma Doran, Amy Huberman, Martin Angolo, Paul Tylak and Tony Cantwell for the collection LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland.
The comics will compete for the money, which is able to go to a charity of their selection.
On the present, comics can have their funniest performances on the able to attempt to make their opponents chortle and take one step nearer to successful the prize.
Norton not too long ago co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest alongside Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina and Britain’s Got Talent choose Alesha Dixon.
Japanese leisure present Documental impressed the LOL: Last One Laughing collection, which was created by Hitoshi Matsumoto, who was additionally host of the gameshow.
Speaking concerning the new present, Norton mentioned he’s “thrilled” to be concerned.
He mentioned: “I’m so proud of our comedy culture and it’s wonderful to have a platform to showcase Irish talent to a global audience.
“I can’t wait to see what our comedy masterminds do to get the laughter going.”
Bea isn’t any stranger to recreation reveals, having made appearances on QI, Taskmaster and eight Out Of 10 Cats, whereas Byrne is understood for his Live At The Apollo performances and has appeared repeatedly on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The format for LOL: Last One Laughing has been duplicated in a number of nations together with France, Germany, Italy and Australia, the place the present was hosted by Hollywood star Rebel Wilson.
It was not too long ago confirmed by Prime Video that Trevor Noah will host LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa, which would be the streaming service’s first South African authentic.
The six-part collection is slated to launch in 2024.