TV presenter Graham Norton is to host a new Irish show on Amazon Prime Video.

The company is launching its first Irish original series, 'LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland'.

The series will be filmed entirely in Ireland and will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2024.

'LOL: Ireland' is the latest addition to the franchise, which originated in Japan.

There are also other versions made for Mexico, Australia, India, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Canada, The Netherlands, Colombia, Brazil and Sweden.

Norton will oversee 10 of Ireland's most sought-after comedy stars, brought together to make each other laugh by using every comedic tool in the box - without cracking a smile themselves.

The Amazon Prime Video logo. Picture by: GK Images / Alamy Stock Photo

As the clock counts down and the tension rises, whoever can outlast their competitors will be crowned the winner.

Norton said: "I'm thrilled to be the host for the first Irish original, 'LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland' on Prime Video, and to be working on home ground for the first time in many, many years.

"I'm so proud of our comedy culture and it's wonderful to have a platform to showcase Irish talent to a global audience.

"I can't wait to see what our comedy masterminds do to get the laughter going," he added.

Dan Grabiner is head of originals for UK & Northern Europe for Amazon Studios.

"Graham Norton and Last One Laughing is a match made in heaven," he said.

"Ireland is home to world-class comedy and a booming television scene - we can't wait to celebrate and be part of that with our first Irish original production," he added.

'LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland' is produced by Kite Entertainment.

Main image: Television and radio presenter Graham Norton is pictured in June 2018. Picture by: Tommy London / Alamy Stock Photo