Get ready to be charmed! Comedian Lou Sanders, known for her unfiltered humor and appearances on shows like Taskmaster and Last One Laughing, is a breath of fresh air. In a recent interview, she shared insights into her life, including her unlikely friendship with Spice Girl Mel B and her dreams of embracing a more off-grid lifestyle. Prepare to be entertained!
Let's dive into the details, shall we?
Catching the Bouquet: A Stroke of Luck
When it comes to weddings, everyone anticipates the moment the bride throws the bouquet. For Lou, catching Mel B's bouquet at her second wedding in Morocco was a hilarious accident. "I'd just come out of the toilet," Lou laughs. "I was wiping my hands down my dress and suddenly the bouquet fell into my arms effortlessly – Mel didn't even know I was there!"
It's worth noting that this wasn't Lou's first attempt. At Mel B's London wedding, the bouquet toss went awry. Lou humorously reflects on the experience, saying, "Any time you try and force things in life, they don't work. But any time you think: 'If it's for me, I'll gracefully catch it.'" This time, fate smiled upon her.
An Unexpected Friendship: Showbiz Beginnings
Lou's friendship with Mel B began in a rather unusual way, rooted in the world of entertainment. Mel B, after watching Lou support Katherine Ryan at Wyndham's Theatre, was immediately impressed. "Right, when are you performing?" she asked, and the next night, she showed up at Lou's Soho Theatre show. Lou's mother and stepfather were also in attendance, making it a truly memorable and unexpected experience.
Their friendship has flourished over the years. During Lou's latest tour, Mel B even stepped in to help at the merch stand. "She was bossing everyone about, folding up jumpers and putting them in bags for people, then barking at everyone to get in line. It was really funny," Lou recalls.
The Joy of Last One Laughing
Lou's infectious humor has earned her a place among Britain's most beloved comedians. She's appeared on shows like Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?. Winning Taskmaster in 2019 further solidified her status as a fan favorite, and she continued to shine on Prime Video's Last One Laughing, hosted by Jimmy Carr. "It was a dream job," she says. "I didn't have a strategy but instinct kicked in. I think I just went on the attack, because if you're resting, you're in trouble! The danger, of course, is you make yourself laugh."
Lou made it to the final four, competing against Bob Mortimer, Richard Ayoade, and Rob Beckett. In the next season, her good friend Mel Giedroyc will be among the contestants. "I love them all," she says of the line-up, "but I do hope Mel does well – I love seeing her little chuckle."
Reflecting on her experiences on both Taskmaster and Last One Laughing, Lou says, "Both were amazing shows and both career-defining, real pinch-me moments. I mean career-defining in the sense that they have a big impact on your career and lead to other work," she quickly clarifies. "I don't mean my performance was good! They're just really joyful shows to do, and I felt very lucky to be part of them."
The 'Crazy Cat Lady' Life
Away from the spotlight, Lou embraces her self-proclaimed title of "crazy cat lady." She lives in Margate with her two beloved cats, Bobert and Baby, who are both three and a half years old. "I couldn't be bothered to have kids and I always wondered if I'd be the sort of mum who spoiled their cats," laughs Lou. "And it turns out, I absolutely would!"
Her latest obsession? A GPS pet tracker. "I'm not giving you the hard sell, but it's actually very good," she smiles. "My cats live near a train track, so I set up parameters in the garden. It pings an alert if they wander too far. Plus, it's got a light so I can spot them if they're hiding under a tree." For someone whose cats are "a bit gung ho" (Bobert has taken on traffic before and not come out well), the pet tracker gives Lou peace of mind.
A Dream Project: Off-Grid Living
Lou's cats may not be helping her write a sitcom – "I've encouraged them to do morning pages but they're lazy" – but they might just make an appearance in her dream project.
"I'm trying to sell my house and buy some land so I can live off-grid," she reveals. "I want to draw from my own water source and grow my own food. There might be an opportunity to do a documentary at the same time, but I'm not sure yet. I really want to do a Clarkson's Farm, but a funnier, snow-flakier version!" If Lou's track record is anything to go by, we'll be tuning in to watch every second.
Here's the twist: Lou Sanders has teamed up with the family connection app Life360 to promote its new Pet GPS, which helps you keep track of your furry friends. The campaign comes as new research reveals that 40% of Brits have lost a pet!
What do you think about Lou's off-grid ambitions? Do you have any similar dreams? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
