Bully Herbig Leaves »LOL«: Carolin Kebekus Takes Over from Season 8

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After seven seasons, the laughter without limits is over: Michael "Bully" Herbig is leaving the comedy show »LOL: Last One Laughing« on Amazon Prime Video. Comedian Carolin Kebekus is stepping in as the new host from season 8.

The streaming service confirmed the news on Tuesday. Kebekus is no stranger to the format: according to MSN, she has already appeared on the show as a contestant four times. The handoff thus goes to a new host who knows the principle of "whoever laughs first gets the buzzer" from the player's perspective.

Seven years, seven seasons – now it's over

Michael "Bully" Herbig had hosted the Prime Video format since its launch and shaped it with his dry style. After seven seasons, he hands over the baton, as Spiegel, Bunte and Focus report. Where Herbig himself is headed, Spiegel hints: he already has another show.

What this means for the show

Carolin Kebekus brings a double dose of experience: she knows the format from the inside as a contestant and is firmly established in the German comedy business. Quotenmeter calls the change notable because, with her, an ARD host for the first time – Kebekus is also on the air with «The Carolin Kebekus Show» on Das Erste – is taking on the job at the Amazon format.

The eighth season of »LOL: Last One Laughing« is set to air next year, according to t-online. Prime Video has not yet announced an exact premiere date or the first contestants.

Status: further details to follow.