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Trevor Noah is heading home after leaving The Daily Show. The comedian is to host Amazon’s first South African original, a remake of its Last One Laughing (LOL) format.
The series, which launches next year, will see Noah pit 10 famous South African comedians and entertainers against one another to see who can keep a straight face while simultaneously trying to make their opponents laugh and lose.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIt’s a competition for a grand prize of R1 million, which goes to the winner’s South African charity of choice. Trevor Noah expressed his excitement for the opportunity to host “LOL” and connect with his home audience while also working alongside his fellow South African comedy stars. “I’m excited to be back home to host Prime Video’s first South African Original, ‘LOL: Last One Laughing,’ and to have a chance to connect with my home audience.
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“I am equally delighted for the opportunity to be working alongside my fellow home-grown comedy stars on a show that not only entertains but gives back to the South African production and charity communities,” he said in a press statement.
“LOL” is an adaptation of a franchise that Amazon is producing in more than 20 countries. Comedian and entertainer, Basketmouth is the host of the Nigerian edition, which will premiere later this year.
“We are delighted to be announcing Trevor’s momentous return home to South Africa as the host of Prime Video’s first South African original, LOL: Last One Laughing,” added Ned Mitchell, head of Africa and Middle East Originals, Prime Video.
“Comedy, in all its forms, shines among South Africa’s most valuable treasures. Together with an A-list roster of this country’s incredible home-grown comedic talent competing for a great charitable cause, Trevor and Prime Video are demonstrating the depth of our shared ambition to invest and elevate the very best of South Africa for audiences locally and around the world.”
