British comedian Will Mars has made it through to the final of NBC's Trial By Laughter competition.

Mars, who ran the Joke Thieves comedy night in London, relocated  to America a while ago but seemed to have returned to the UK earlier this year when he appeared in the New Acts Of The Year final at Rich Mix and talked about being dumped as soon as he arrived back in England.

The winner of Trial By Laughter, which is filmed in front of a live audience at Morty's Comedy Joint, Indianapolis. The compeititon has already been filmed and is currently being broadcast. 1000s of comedians are considered via tape reviews and 32 are chosen by judges to compete in three rounds of fierce - and televised - knockout style, competition.

The prize for winning the six-person final is $1000 plus a five camera shoot of a the winner's one-hour comedy special.

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins is in a critical condition in a London hospital.

St George's Hospital told BBC Sport that the 61-year-old is a patient and "his family have asked for privacy".

His wife Jackie is quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying he had a cardiac arrest and the situation is "very bad".

Wilkins, who also played for Manchester United, AC Milan, Rangers and QPR, has been working as a pundit for Sky Sports and Talksport.

Former Chelsea captain Frank Lampard wrote on Instagram: "All thoughts and strength with this man and his family tonight. An absolute gentleman."

Lampard's ex-Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba posted: "Just found out about the news, be strong Ray Wilkins and family. We blue army are sending you our prayers on this religious day."

As a player, Wilkins won the FA Cup with Manchester United in 1983 and the Scottish league title with Rangers in 1989.

He made 84 appearances for England and captained his country 10 times.

Wilkins had spells as manager of QPR, Fulham and the Jordan national team.

He was also Chelsea assistant coach from 2008 until 2010, working alongside Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti.