The Last One Laughing star talks about the positive qualities a pet can bring, and how Taylor Swift has finally made cat ownership a thing of the past.
Lou Sanders, a comedian, is a cat person, and he’s very proud of it. She is not the only one, either. There are, according to the most recent research, about ten. In the UK, there are 2 million cats. One in four households (24%) have one. According to Lou, 46, who starred in the critically acclaimed comedy Last One Laughing and has recently been chosen as an ambassador for the leading family connection app Life360, “I’m obsessed with my cats and not afraid to show them.”
“I am a mad cat lady, but it’s a phrase that needs rebranding. In fact, Taylor Swift has helped begin the rebrand.” Indeed Swift has three cats: Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, both Scottish folds, and Benjamin Button, a ragdoll. Lou, who lives in Margate, has two: Bobba, a three-legged feline who lost a leg in a road accident, and Baby. “I don’t think it helps my mad cat lady persona that I called one of them ‘Baby’,” she says. “I go outside to call them in, and people must think, ‘She keeps losing that baby!’”
There’s a method in the cat madness, though. Indeed, science shows owning a cat helps to lower blood pressure, decreases stress hormones like cortisol, and promotes relaxation through physical contact. Spending even a short amount of time with a cat can improve mood and their presence offers companionship and distraction from worries.
The eighth season of Taskmaster winner, Lou, declares, “It’s the unconditional love that they give you.” My cats would still love me if I killed someone, I thought the other day. According to Lou, there is a stigma attached to cats and women, and that needs to change quickly. When people discover something that makes them happy, other people might want to tear it down if they don’t have access to it as well. For instance, there is a whole website dedicated to getting the mick out of women in their dry robes. And I believe there’s a little misogyny because it’s often women of a certain age who enjoy finding peace and joy in things like cats and swimming in the cold. ”
After a failed romantic relationship, Lou got her cats. She says, “It was when I went through a breakup, and I think that’s quite telling. They won’t leave me, and they’re dependent on me,” she says. Cats are excellent character assessors. When the ex arrived to pick up his goods, they actually met him and turned their heads to him. I thought, “Quite right,” too. Not that he’s bad, just that he’s different people at different times. ”
Lou is currently single. She collaborated with Life360 to create the new Pet GPS, which enables you to track both your favorite people and things in one place, as well as your furry friends. 40% of Brits have lost a pet, according to new research, which coincides with the campaign!
She laughs, “It’s very obvious that I don’t have a partner.” The cats don’t actually get jealous, as I’ve seen a few people. They are typically quite nice to the guy if we do start a relationship. He is not chased out by them. They probably think, “Oh, this is good for her.” ‘Stick a tracker on this one, please. Having said that, they will notify me if a visitor is staying but doesn’t add value. Dodos will be performed on the bed. ”
According to Lou, who is a regular on QI and Would I Lie To You, it’s all good comedy. Being a woman in comedy is much simpler in 2025. Women are interested in seeing other women. We’d like to hear women’s tales. we have a variety of ages, hues, and backgrounds. The comedy’s gender balance has significantly improved. However, more can be done, and gatekeepers, the producers of comedy shows, must stop putting on just two women. ”
She continues, “Class is no longer the issue in comedy.” Because of who can afford to devote their time to the arts, Lou says, there are more posh people working in the field today. A rags-to-riches story is something that we love, but many TV stars hire people like themselves. Everyone has their own stories to tell, I want to hear from them. ”
And as a woman comedian, there are still challenges to overcome. My brother was the funny one when I was a child, and I was the peacekeeper, constantly checking everyone’s safety. Despite being more myself right now, I still feel compelled to check on people. It’s exhausting because it clashes with comedy. Sometimes I just want to be selfish and not care. Everyone is on their own path, so it’s haughty to think you can help anyway. It’s awful; in fact, I find myself getting really annoying; all I want to do is laugh.
I believe it’s a me-related phenomenon, or a woman-related phenomenon. We are taught to read between the lines and express emotions as women, not just for safety but also for affection. I don’t understand why there aren’t more female comedian chat shows. We are more emotionally intelligent because we would make a funny request for a truer response. And we enjoy talking. ”
The other female comedian Diane Morgan has recently been her best piece of advice. She advised you to focus on your creative work before noon, and don’t look at your phone or watch before noon.
