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LOL: Qui rira le dernier?

LOL: Qui rira le dernier? is a Canadian French-language comedy game show and reality series in which comedian participants must make others laugh while avoiding laughter themselves.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

LOL: Qui rira le dernier? is a Canadian French-language comedy game show and reality series in which comedian participants must make others laugh while avoiding laughter themselves. Hosted by Patrick Huard, the series has streamed on Amazon Prime Video since 4 January 2023. The winner receives a cash prize for a charity of their choice.

Premise

Contestants are confined together and must avoid laughing while trying to provoke laughter in others. The format centres on comic improvisation, physical humour, and strategic restraint.

Production and release

The Quebec French-language version premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 4 January 2023. Available listings and promotional material indicate it is an ongoing series with additional seasons released after the debut.

Format and prize

The program uses an elimination-style competition built around laughter avoidance. The winner receives $100,000, which is donated to a charity chosen by the winner.

Cast and host

Patrick Huard hosts the series and introduces a rotating lineup of Quebec comedians and entertainers. Cast lists vary by season, with each season featuring different participants.

Key facts

  • The series places 10 comedians in a closed setting for six hours with a rule against laughing.
  • The premise is that contestants try to make each other laugh while staying serious themselves.
  • Patrick Huard serves as host.
  • The show streams on Amazon Prime Video.
  • It is the Quebec adaptation of the international LOL format.
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Canadian context

This is a Quebec-produced French-language series made for Canadian audiences and hosted by Canadian comedian Patrick Huard.

Frequently asked questions

What is LOL: Qui rira le dernier?
It is a Canadian French-language comedy game show where contestants try to make others laugh without laughing themselves.
Who hosts the series?
Patrick Huard hosts LOL: Qui rira le dernier?.
Where can it be watched?
The series streams on Amazon Prime Video.
When did it first release?
It first released on 4 January 2023.
What do winners receive?
The winner receives $100,000 for a charity of their choice.
Is it based on another format?
Yes, it is the Quebec adaptation of the international LOL format.

References

  1. Qui joue qui — https://quijouequi.com/emissions/lol-qui-rira-le-dernier
    Supports: Series premise, genre, host, broadcaster, release date, prize, and season information
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/fr/show/lol-qui-rira-le-dernier/umc.cmc.6wr8jka31dbxasc6si634rbrs
    Supports: Series premise and format
  3. Prime Video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHlYgEYhjYc
    Supports: Official trailer describing the Quebec adaptation, 10 comedians, six-hour format, and $100,000 charity prize
  4. Prime Video — https://www.primevideo.com/-/fr/detail/LOL-Qui-rira-le-dernier/0FLCBXTOLIAZWXQ6ZLES7UQIJG
    Supports: Season availability, host, premise, and prize
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/fr/title/tt23058150/
    Supports: Series title, format, country, language, release year, and episode/run-time metadata