Copy Alex | Full Task | Taskmaster

From series 12, Copy Alex. Closet Copy Wins.
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In this Broadcast Award-winning, BAFTA and Emmy Award-nominated entertainment show, Taskmaster tyrant Greg Davies (Man Down, Cuckoo), with the help of his loyal assistant Alex Horne (The Horne Section and the show’s creator), sets out to test the wiles, wit and wisdom of five hyper-competitive comedians.
Comedians that have risked life, limb, and dignity in the hope of making the Taskmaster proud so far include: Frank Skinner (The Frank Skinner Show), Mel Giedroyc (The Great British Bake Off), Romesh Ranganathan (Asian Provocateur), Hugh Dennis (Outnumbered), Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones’ Diary), Rose Matafeo (Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2018), and Russell Howard (The Russell Howard Hour). Unaware of what awaits them in each wax-sealed envelope, only one competitor can become the victorious owner of His Royal Task-ness’ golden head and be crowned the next Taskmaster Champion.

[@Dan_G.R.S.]

Morgana having a genuine smile of delight as she says "Are you wearing your earpiece, Morgana?" And then immediately be crushed by Alex is an underappreciated moment

[@adamj8099]

I loved everyone in this season. Everyone had their very clearly defined characters and was so lovely to each other. It was a classic season.

[@SheliakDragon]

I wanted to give her a hug and tell her it's okay XD

[@yesterdaydream]

That's just the kind of clever we'd expect a successful contestant would need to be!

[@RMVideos92]

After 14 seasons this is still the most Alex Alex has ever Alexed.

[@panicatthegasstation]

Alex is a man of many talents: Semi-renowned musician, awkward tv host, award-winning gameshow producer, and dancing, confetti-throwing neanderthal impressionist... he's done it all.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

He's also the front man in a band that has often been described.

[@woldrau777]

Also has a KZbin golf channel that I hate because of his partner that acts like a baby on the course. I like Alex though...he kills it on Taskmaster, very funny.

[@Becausing]

You forgot certified daddy!

[@hollow6715]

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean *That was ONCE described

[@Blackopist1]

Also appeared on Countdown as a contestant

[@stephendavis6267]

Nothing is funnier to me than the difference between Desiree and Victoria in their level of enthusiasm at "air-shagging in the church."

[@onlineo2263]

I love how in a scoring system with a possible 142 points, there is still half points to be had.

[@marskristin]

I *ADORE* this task. Unparalleled aesthetics, perfect editing, fabulous task.

[@billbauer9795]

I found it to be unwatchable.

[@jurriendevries3673]

This one really shows how nicely it's edited. It's a little bit off-putting but also charming, but always just slightly unique. Alex Horne is very important, but whoever does the editing deserves an award (which they might already have, I don't keep an eye on British awards all that well...)

[@Becausing]

100% agree!! And I have always really admired the interstitials between tasks and the act markers between commercial breaks. They feel unlike anything else on television.

[@edopronk1303]

There is a clip on KZbin, editing taskmaster, if I'm right

[@ope_is_me]

I love the detail of the different colors of pocket squares that Alex has for each person he’s performing for, helps to distinguish between the five Alexes shown together at the beginning.

[@UltraDumbass1782]

Alex is a damn international treasure. I only found this show a while ago, and it’s already made me laugh more than any other show I’ve ever seen.

[@hareecionelson5875]

You've got a big backlog of episodes to get through, and there's also the taskmaster podcast by contestant Ed Gamble, where you learn the behind the scenes action. Apparently when one contestant asked for a magic lamp, the taskmaster crew hired an actor to be a genie and grant wishes, but the contestant didn't even rub the lamp, so they were only told later that if they'd rubbed the lamp, they could have had wishes.

[@joebleasdale5557]

LYRICS: Tip-toe Ankle slaps Stop and shake Karate chops Magic trick Arty snake Sexy moves Toss up a treat Elastic band Return to seat

[@d283jdsk2]

@@TroubleToby3040 It just spells TASKMASTER dude...

[@TroubleToby3040]

@@d283jdsk2 Nope. As Alex explained, it spells Taskmaster and it rhymes. Shake, snake, treat, seat. But I can't see how the first two lines fit into the rhythm of the poem. Again, Alex did say, outright, that it comprises a poem.

[@TroubleToby3040]

@@d283jdsk2 Never mind to not seeing how it works, though. Went back to Alex saying it and I get it now. That ones on me. 🤦‍♂️

[@xipheonj]

As soon as he said the paper had Taskmaster written down the side I knew there'd be a sneaky connection revealed at the end. At least this time there's no reasonable way any would've worked it out with what they've been given so it's just bonus content.

[@andrewe2057]

His scoring system really feels like something I would put together. Waaaay too complicated for the simplicity of the thing it's trying to accomplish, yet still just right to do the task it's made for.

[@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464]

Nope because victoria didnt even replicate the moves right, she was suppose to be humping but instead just moved her arms, she did an uppercut instead of the karate chop, when she grabbed the pole out the bag she threw it the wrong way, wasnt on beat and went to her seat too early.. js

[@nelx]

@@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464 yeah, that's why she got less than half the points

[@nevarelixe3963]

@@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464 Another thing none of them did was skip the second step when going back up.

[@uabforfindingthisbutalr6464]

@@nelx victoria got the most points what do you mean? Idk how ur comment also got 3 likes.. was it from the people who also didn’t watch till the end?

[@macwholivesonmars4911]

The music in this task has been stuck in my head for about a year now!

[@adamcummings20]

I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight, I will see Alex in my nightmares

[@TheIrishAlchemist205]

Truly it hasn't left my head since I heard it, and it comes up at the most random times.

[@auntlynnie]

I love how at 8:36, Alex makes himself laugh at his “scoring system”

[@Tcarter1115]

There are 142 points and it still uses decimals!

[@generaldecker9971]

The final steps at the end... Alex missed one of the steps. No one got that.

[@TonyTheYouTuba]

Good eyes!

[@Jason-sq2up]

When I saw the steps, that was the first thing I thought.

[@13vatra]

"I was not air shagging the church!" - Alex "Sexy moves" - also Alex when going over the taskmaster acronym for that part of the routine

[@vagga2u14]

I'm so impressed with everyone's performance. In most of the tasks I feel I'd do on par or often better than the contestants, but this looks incredibly hard and they all did excellent.

[@Skeleton_Black]

agreed that it looks hard. i thought the ones who would do good in this task are people with a background in professional dance but they all did very good.

[@luciahoneybee]

I feel the opposite. For me, this is the only one that looks like I could have moderately succeeded in 🙈

[@loraoflahrity130]

Alex is so creative! Like a fun "Simon says" only with Alex ❤️❤️❤️

[@mip4422]

And Simon saying everything

[@MinekEzQM]

I'm so in love with the eerie music in this task. Also 3:47 - A very very Mr. Bean-y moment :)

[@NickHoad]

Very late reply but as someone with a degree in music I can tell you it’s absolutely *fascinating* from a compositional standpoint. It’s really skilfully written to be almost incomprehensible but not quite, and I’m obsessed with it as well

[@TammyBundleballs]

Bit of an eerie quality to that music on a loop like that intensifying.

[@gryrabild]

Probably the most mesmerizing task to date!

[@woodygallagher3898]

I've been trying to find this task on KZbin since the airdate! Thank you for sharing. It's a favorite!

[@lollolongus3841]

"I'm sure you'll both be very happy together in hell" Loved this 😂

[@cannibalbananas]

Love how Greg always rains on Alex's parade 😂😂😂 Also cool task. I would've failed, tho, even with writing it down.

[@LeornianCyng]

Probably one of my favourite tasks in the best series of Taskmaster. I’ve got both books written by Alex, it’s incredible how he comes up with these tasks. Although, the way it was edited it was extremely creepy and I was a little frightened by it lol.

[@dAfoodie101]

there are books?? omg

[@bryanahearn1218]

A million subs, congratulations on such a brilliant show and marketing drive.

[@Dompn]

this music will haunt me until i die. what a banger. please keep using this and do remixes.

[@milastraskraba8227]

Morgana’s snake dance will forever like in my head rent free

[@michael___684]

one of my favourite tasks because the editing makes it look extremely fun!

[@redelfshotthefood8213]

Another overflow task. Where there is just too much to remember in a short span of time. Everyone did very well as far as I’m concerned.

[@purpleisdebeste]

This is another one of the best tasks in the series. The editing and presentation really make it (though I just realised how much it looks like a tiktok compilation and I don't love it)

[@quotethenovanevermore9565]

This is one of my favorite taskmaster moments lol and for some reason I love that song... it sticks in my head...

[@rh30nn45]

One thing I just noticed. In the final part of Alex's demo where he's walking back to his seat, 4 Alex's step left foot first but the right-most Alex steps right foot first

[@stupidfanboyph]

I hope Victoria's(?) score was accounted for that demo for being spot on. Unless it doesnt matter which foot first.They all missed skipping the second step anyway

[@Ddarkan]

This was my favorite task of the whole show. Just love it.

[@lovingtennis247]

just realized alex is wearing a different pocket square/insert for each contestant.

[@GrapplingHookJones]

oh dang, I had never noticed that before. Is that consistant thoughout the series?

[@yeozhienyze]

I think it's just to prove that he demonstrated the dance live individually to each contestant rather than let them watch a recorded video of him doing

[@NivMizzet89]

@@yeozhienyze Also possibly useful for purposes of editing/checking footage.

[@Nmembly]

I'm thrilled you pointed this out! Great job

[@Rodinj10]

I can watch clips of Taskmaster forever on repeat and they'll never get boring. Best KZbin recommendation ever!

[@pandoraaaraseth1040]

Victoria you surprised me in a great way. Your timing was bang on, so I am guessing you've done a dance class at some point or even pilates/yoga... Something lol And Alex, Ohhh dear sweet Alex; someone mentioned something in regard to your mounting talents. I agree, and I'm just thankful you weren't in your knickers this time. 😂 Love your comedy timing.

[@penchimerical]

Alan Davies doing all that with a shirt that says "Dignity" on it is really the icing on the cake

[@starry_universe_6231]

so upset nobody skipped that second step on "return to seat"

[@stupidfanboyph]

Lol some would fall or got outbalanced when they do that, as they stumbled going down the stairs/Tiptoe phase

[@neabby]

This task is freaking genius

[@pianofluteflute]

well, I guess it's time for me to learn this dance

[@mattmaloney5988]

Alex’s dedication deserves awards.

[@rubenmontoya4147]

Thank you, once again!

[@thesandwich5321]

I love the music in this task

[@wystxrr]

This is such a confusing task and I love it so much

[@W4L3YT]

The instrumental music needs to be a thing. It's so cool

[@JerryMcB3rry]

The music and the look on Alex's face while hes doing his movements actually creep me out.

[@RickSlick7270]

"I don't know how you make the rubber band hit the thing" ... "Yes"

[@Raveler1]

The music from this has stuck with me, that when my spouse was watching the Muppet Show and they did the delightfully weird "trudge trudge, streak streak" song, I immediately thought of this task. In fact, I thought it was the same music! They're very similar, but definitely different when played back to back. Still, never thought I'd hear anything as haunting and delightful anywhere else!

[@albula642]

Victorias air shag attempt at 06:50 will never stop being funny

[@acoz9641]

Isn't the counting Sally Philip's voice from one of the Series 5 group tasks that involved choreography?

[@faultyfox669]

Oh my god it sounds like it, I only just rewatched that season too

[@KCtaskwatch]

One of my fave tasks... I hope the Ethels enjoyed it.

[@bushyman477]

I haven't laughed this hard in a long while!

[@ArtyMars]

Victoria's so talented with the order i was gobsmacked!

[@tpilot_error404]

This must have been made up whilst waiting for a delayed flight , sleep deprived, and you are not the one lucky to be at the valuable and only usb socket available in that area.

[@Nightbird8272]

This is such a specific vibe, and yet it fits perfectly.

[@archiermanilo23]

this was genuinely haunting

[@placeholderblankspace]

That was a hella epic dance routine tbh.

[@T1J]

why is that beat kinda fire tho

[@yoshilover765]

The music sounds like something out of Pathologic, what a vibe

[@MrShivshank]

i always love a good fever dream task

[@LC-le9ew]

I love Alan with all my heart

[@shofyr]

I really expected at least one of the contestants to take alex to a copy shop.

[@everso2151]

It WAS charming Greg! ❤

[@birdeynamnam]

This looks like a task I’d be great at lol 😄

[@RubyPiec]

i'd probably approach this task by just drawing shapes that make me go "ah yeah that refers to this action"

[@Kirsten_is_cursed10]

The music is giving “Squid Games” 😅

[@elizabethfredrickson264]

This is comment I was looking for! Squid game, spot on

[@bencross3759]

Alex is a legend and makes task master so great!

[@shadowpledge9515]

I was just hoping someone would notice alex had skipped a step going back up

[@brettmaverick4694]

Love from Minnesota!

[@jacon454]

Why does the voice sound like Victoria? Is that just me?

[@canadianmoth]

Thats just a posh voice

[@blackphnix264]

While watching it I thought I would’ve written down all the moves and remembered their first letter to make sur not to forget any and get them in the right order… when he revealed that the first letters spelled taskmaster I was like whaaat I’m a genius 😂

[@kkachi560]

not a single one of them noticed he skipped a step on the way back! i thought for sure someone would because i saw it the first time but i guess not.

[@Mammutidae]

The music always unnerved me

[@Bush.Man.Bucketz]

Can we please have the music from the show on spotify?

[@cyanmanta]

In honor of Morgana, I shall call this the Coffee Alex task.

[@lindseyrose05]

This music is everything. Anyone know what it is? It shows up in future eps in a different series. And I could listen forever

[@erifetim]

The description of the video says "closet copy wins" :P

[@FirstNameLastName-gh9iw]

It feels odd for task not to be at the house

[@PoisonIvy54]

I tried copying it myself with one attempt and no spoilers: forgot the first half of the bag bit; screws up the reach down; but remembered half the hand grabs and everything else. Score: 93.5

[@pencilled_robin]

Victoria Coren Mitchell is the coolest person in the world

[@JennaBagpipes]

♥️ the Squid Game vibes, especially the music

[@Arch3r666]

imagine the guys needing to watch the video multiple times to get the timings down correct for the edit, then are required to review for issues, then precise scoring..... only the Taskmaster would do such a thing to those involved.....

[@Neddoest]

That sounds like Mel Giedroyc on the track.

[@ottoaureliuszwiebel]

I am disapointed. I was waiting for someone to take him to a copyshop to copy him

[@bootieos7701]

"Closet" Copy Wins

[@EnoVarma]

The various typos in these video titles/descriptions are starting to feel like secret tasks for the grammar obsessed viewers.

[@grahamgill9685]

"Copy" Alex..... and nobody thought to swab Alex's cheek and send it to a lab?. It said copy Alex, not copy Alex's actions..... and it was 1 attempt to "copy Alex", no time limit, and again no mention of his actions.

[@benzaiten933]

I love Victoria so much!

[@thedrinkinggamemaker9749]

1:27-1:30 Dab, Dab, Dab

[@AsbestosMuffins]

I did not see that result coming, morgana was by far the most 'accurate' even though the timing was off

[@Afropalmen]

Me being like... They littery say "10,9,8 etc" when you are suppose to do the next move and he counts down xD

[@lemonpie8157]

I’d love to see Aroura on this show. I think she’d do amazing.

[@tabsolanya]

Is it just me or does the voice sound like Mel Giedroyc?

[@elmerdudd5189]

i need a link to that beat

[@Cyronomicon]

I would have just written a letter, and CC'd Alex, then handed it to him...

[@geoffreycater8277]

Big squid game vibe

[@JLF201]

Which episode is this from? PS: Whoever writes the video description, you need to up your game.

[@TheMennoXD]

Right!! AT LEAST mention the episode.

[@NickHoad]

I think it’s S12 E3

[@danielb3573]

I took one look at the thumbnail and said to my self, “Why is Alex heiling like Nazi filth.” Then I said to myself he probably dancing

[@ryeencoke]

Bad Dong

[@nigeljames6017]

I’d love to know where this was filmed !

[@chlcrk]

The Taskmaster Wiki is your friend. According to them, it was at All Saints Pastoral Centre and Chapel, which is on the outskirts of London near Watford and St Albans

[@Awelbeckk]

England

[@fridaynightspreadsheetfun]

Inside

[@gaterzoom]

Can I get that music anywhere though?