Richard Ayoade’s Last One Laughing showdown up for a Bafta — public vote opens with Alan Carr among the nominees
The speed-dating showdown between Bob Mortimer and richard ayoade on Last One Laughing has been shortlisted for the Bafta Memorable Moment award, an unexpected nomination now subject to public vote. The scene competes alongside moments such as Alan Carr’s victory on The Celebrity Traitors and a heartbreaking moment from Big Boys. Voting is open until 9pm ET on April 22, and the winner will be announced at the Bafta Television Awards on May 10.
Richard Ayoade and the Last One Laughing Moment
The shortlist explicitly names the speed-dating exchange between Bob Mortimer and richard ayoade as one of the standout television moments of the year. That segment, drawn from Last One Laughing, has been singled out for the P&O Cruises Memorable Moment award — the only Bafta accolade determined by public vote. The series itself returns with a second run on Amazon’s Prime Video from Thursday, positioning the nominated moment amid a renewed broadcast push.
What is formally nominated is a single, packaged scene rather than a series-wide recognition. The nomination places richard ayoade alongside peers and moments across genres: from reality television finales to scripted drama beats. That framing shifts the contest away from industry adjudication and toward audience memory and reaction, making the shortlisted moment as much about reception as it is about production craft.
Why this matters right now
The immediate relevance is procedural and cultural. The Memorable Moment award is open to a public vote that closes at 9pm ET on April 22; the outcome will be disclosed at the televised awards ceremony on May 10 in London. Public voting elevates ephemeral televisual beats into competitive currency, and the shortlist demonstrates a cross-genre strategy: comedy, reality television and drama are all represented.
Alan Carr is a notable rival on the list, his tearful victory on The Celebrity Traitors drawing a sizable audience — more than 13 million viewers watched the moment that has earned him a nomination. Also shortlisted is a scene from Big Boys in which the character Danny, played by Jon Pointing, reveals he took his own life, delivering the line, ‘I didn’t make it, did I?’ Together, these nominations underscore how both laughter and heartbreak are being foregrounded as moments that resonate with the public enough to merit a national prize.
Expert perspectives and broader impact
Hilary Rosen, chair of Bafta’s television committee, framed the shortlist as representative of the medium’s range: “It’s been a huge pleasure to chair this year’s jury and share in the thoughtful, passionate conversations about the standout television moments of 2025. From powerful drama to unmissable entertainment and brilliantly sharp comedy, the nominees reflect the creative breadth and cultural impact of best-in-class television. I look forward to seeing which memorable moments resonate with the public, and the conversations they’ll spark well beyond the final vote. ” Her comments locate the nomination process within a curatorial exercise that balances genre and emotional register.
On the sponsorship front, Paul Ludlow, president of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises, stressed the partnership aspect of the awards: “P&O Cruises is so proud to be headline partner of BAFTA TV Awards for the fourth consecutive year. It is a partnership which celebrates and shines a spotlight on the very best of British creativity and storytelling. ” That institutional backing ties commercial visibility to the public-facing element of the Memorable Moment award.
The shortlist was shaped by a panel that included industry figures and presenters, reflecting a mixed model of expert nomination followed by democratic selection. The combination of an expert-curated shortlist and a public vote amplifies certain televisual instants, turning them into cultural touchstones that circulate beyond their original broadcasts.
As the public considers which clip most encapsulates 2025 television — whether it be the Mortimer–richard ayoade speed-date, Alan Carr’s emotional victory, or a devastating dramatic revelation — the outcome will reveal not only taste but what moments viewers deem worthy of national recognition. Which instant will ultimately hold the public’s memory on May 10?
