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- Series 3 cast for Last One Laughing UK was confirmed at the end of August, with the show expected to launch in its usual March slot next year.
- Harry Hill tops the betting sites' market to be crowned winner at 6/4 (40.0% implied probability), just ahead of returning Series 1 runner-up Richard Ayoade at 7/4 (36.4%).
- Jon Richardson completes the top three in the betting at 2/1 (33.3%), with Roisin Conaty the current outsider of the ten-strong cast at 8/1 (11.1%).
Full Cast Confirmed As Betting Market Made
Betting experts have already made their move on Last One Laughing UK Series 3, with the full cast confirmed at the end of August and a winner market now firmly up and running.
The show is expected to launch in its usual March slot next year, giving plenty of time for early markets to take shape before the improvised sketches and laughing bans get underway.
Harry Hill tops the market to be crowned winner, an early nod to his long comedy pedigree and reputation as one of the more unpredictable performers likely to make it hard for his fellow cast members to keep a straight face.
Close behind him is Richard Ayoade, who returns to the show this year after finishing as Series 1 runner-up, and he proved how straight-faced he can be in that series.
Last One Laughing UK Series 3 Winner Odds
Here's how the full cast currently stands in the betting odds.
| Last One Laughing UK Series 3 Winner | Odds* | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Hill | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Richard Ayoade | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Jon Richardson | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Morgana Robinson | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Lee Mack | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Katherine Parkinson | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Katherine Ryan | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Michelle de Swarte | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Josh Jones | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Roisin Conaty | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Harry Hill's 6/4 price gives him an implied 40.0% chance of winning, putting him narrowly clear of Richard Ayoade at 7/4 (36.4%).
Jon Richardson rounds out the market leaders at 2/1 (33.3%), a trio that stands noticeably clear of the rest of the field.
From there, Morgana Robinson and Lee Mack are matched at 3/1 (25.0%), with Katherine Parkinson next at 4/1 (20.0%).
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Why Ayoade's Return Matters For The Market
Richard Ayoade's near miss in Series 1 is clearly doing plenty of the heavy lifting behind his short price this time around, and it's not hard to see why.
Comedians and performers who've previously gone deep in the show tend to carry an edge in the betting, having already shown they can hold their nerve under the format's unique pressure.
Bob Mortimer was favourite last series as defending champion, but he eventually finished in third place.
Whether Harry Hill's reputation as one of British comedy's more chaotic performers is enough to hold off a second Ayoade charge will be one of the more interesting subplots once the series eventually gets underway.
Mel Giedroyc joins Jimmy Carr in the control room as his deputy
Series 2 contestant Mel Giedroyc returns to the show this year as Jimmy Carr's assistant, replacing Roisin Conaty in the hot seat.
Roisin will be a contestant this time around and fans will be intrigued to see how she does after two series of watching everyone else.
What the expert says...
Where To Bet On Last One Laughing UK
TV panel and reality markets like this one tend to be well covered across the best entertainment betting sites.
No markets are up for this show yet, but they will likely show up closer to the time of airing.
