Greg Davies and Alex Horne Reveal How They Decided Who Got to be the Taskmaster (Extended)

Greg Davies and Alex Horne talk about how they came up with the original idea for Taskmaster, Greg's favorite insults for Alex and the time that a comic put a boulder on a train while filming Taskmaster.
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Greg Davies and Alex Horne Reveal How They Decided Who Got to be the Taskmaster (Extended) - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@jonirnmomba4130]

The joy I have seeing Greg Davies on American TV is too much

[@LiveDonkeyDeadLion]

It just jumped to the top of my feed, and I instantly stopped whatever it was I was watching to start this

[@LaZieGoblin]

He's lost some weight too it looks like?

[@julietchristen]

Right???

[@Mimimi79]

I find him weirdly attractive.

[@---l---]

It's Little Alex Horn!!

[@nickismagda]

James Acaster is gonna be so cross Seth didn't mention him being the best ever contestant on Taskmaster

[@juliethilton5604]

🤣🤣

[@mychellevanschaick4321]

oi oi savoy

[@BisFitty]

oi oi savoy

[@thewesty101]

Hahaha right?! Acaster is my favorite comic all because I first saw him in series 7. His appearances on WILTY and Countdown get me rolling every time.

[@---l---]

Cabbage coming his way for sure

[@Hazie995]

Just want to say I worked on Taskmaster for 2 years. The best job I ever had. Such a lovely atmosphere and these two are both genuinely lovely

[@graceygrumble]

Good to know. I feel even more warm and fuzzy about them.

[@J3ennife4]

I’m so ridiculously jealous - I think I would genuinely love love love my job if I got to go on the Taskmaster set every day ❤

[@user-yc1jh8ht1i]

Oh thank goodness! I'd have been so sad if they weren't as lovely as they seem :)

[@MONKeEeYboi]

Why only two years? I’d have stayed forever 😂

[@Hazie995]

@@MONKeEeYboi I would've too! Sadly it's 4 weeks work a year and as a freelancer sometimes the schedules didn't match. It was my favourite job ever though

[@chromigula]

I love the fact that they're here pitching it as the Taskmaster youtube channel. That means that they were invited because the staff loves them rather than a network trying to get some exposure for a project

[@TeamPaul17]

I was SHOOK. Like, really? I know that Seth, more so than other late night hosts, features guests that don't usually get booked on other shows (drag performers come to mind). But to book someone based off their KZbin channel? Times have changed. It just shows the power of KZbin (Mark Rober has appeared on Kimmel a few times, and Lilly Singh had a short-lived show right after this one) and how the entertainment landscape has shifted. Years ago, a project like this would be promoted on something like BBC America, as there would be another way for viewers in the US to (legally) watch. Now, this show uploads on KZbin the day after it airs. I also like how no one mentioned the failed US network version of the show, LOL...

[@geofthompson3844]

​@@TeamPaul17erm, sorry, but it's not a KZbin show. It's a British TV show that gets millions of viewers and is broadcast all over the world. But it's only broadcast on KZbin for American people because it's not on your networks. 😂😂

[@lmcfigs4874]

@@TeamPaul17 Most Americans probably only watch the show through youtube

[@MJG206]

@@TeamPaul17 Its a full on show, its just given out outside the UK on youtube, something the BBC could learn a lesson from.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@MJG206 Lol, the entitlement.

[@penguinwarcry]

Joe Wilkinson getting denied points after his potato toss is maybe some of the best 10 minutes of television ever made.

[@jeffparker1617]

Nish Kumar trying to kick the basketball is also a great task

[@zuzkas99]

I rewatch that clip from time to time when I crave some thrill from TV. It's heartbreaking and yet... so right. The amount of luck Joe had for that brief moment... it was against the world order.

[@coolpapabell22]

@@jeffparker1617 Quid pro quo...racist ball!

[@shellbatronic]

Do not touch the red green.

[@BlueManIan]

"Please don't take it from me!"

[@pinkvulpineproductions3463]

Alex’s genuine shock when people cheered for the Horne Section was so wholesome. I’m convinced this man has no idea what a gift he truly is.

[@robbie7638]

I knew of The Horne Section (from 8 out of 10 cats does countdown) before I knew of Greg Davies

[@marskristin]

That moment was so pure!

[@deborahchasteen3206]

I'm on my way to my first listen!

[@stephaniewaters1777]

Interrupting an interview with cheering is rude outside of USA

[@sprucemaroose]

​@@stephaniewaters1777 USA is rude outside of USA

[@BokorugroRR]

Love that Greg says the most horrendous things of Alex on British TV without blinking, but they are kinda worried on American TV

[@junbh2]

I think maybe he isn't sure if the audience is familiar enough with the show or with Alex to know how ridiculous the things he's saying actually are.

[@CrippleX89]

Taskmaster is the most genius show in ages! I really appreciate that they uploaded full series back in the Covid days, it really got me through some tough, lonely times

[@nat-815]

Have you seen that Taskmaster has it's own website that you can subscribe to and watch full seasons whenever I'm having a few bad days or just not going so great I re-subscribe and watch everything all over again

[@waterinmyotter6245]

Love how Alex is talking with such confidence about how he came up with the show, but the moment Greg called him a weak human being he went straight into ‘Little Alex Horne’ mode 😂

[@iwong3357]

It's partially a career and partially a trauma response.

[@tamarapulley6291]

Lmao thereby basically proving Greg right 😂

[@candyh4284]

the proper term for it in the community is "sub space"

[@solanumtuberosa]

Greg is Pavlov and Alex is his dog.

[@Deisi666]

@@iwong3357Not everything needs to be diagnosed. Greg is the mean bully and Alexis the insecure one, they are playing their characters as they always do when the do interviews.

[@thomasthomasson2319]

I absolutely love that Seth's staff were the most excited to know these two were coming on, and the actual president was a guest a few weeks ago

[@llucsimon418]

I mean the current president really isn't very exciting...

[@RNS_Aurelius]

is there anyone who's really that excited about the president?

[@Deedumdee]

There's a bit of a running joke about comedians all wanting to be on Taskmaster because it's a good career-booster, so I'm guessing half his writers would love to get a shot at being on the show.

[@johnskrip7174]

Or they just massively respect Alex’s weird “not-funny” (The way he plays it is always hilarious) banter bits at the beginning and what he’s done with the show in general. For a mostly unscripted show, the chaos and weirdness of the comedy combined with the insane scripted bits, is a wonderful treat and a hell of a lot better than most scripted comedy. Writers for a talk show would certainly admire that.

[@alexvaraderey]

@@RNS_Aurelius You're not supposed to be excited about the President. A good President just gets on with the job. You may be confusing the situation because of the previous guy - the criminal game show fraudster rapist with attention deficit disorder.

[@frazzyblue1384]

I’m LOVING American late night shows bringing on British comedians that are so beloved in the uk! Jimmy fallon with Noel fielding, James acaster with Seth and now Greg and Alex?? My British heart could explode 😭🫶

[@scully47]

I’m American and I’ve been watching Taskmaster for years now. While I wait for the next series I start from the first one and watch them again. So glad they are getting US recognition, and so grateful they put them on KZbin for US viewers.

[@Sharpe1502]

If there was a favorites lineup, who would be your ideal lineup? Mine would be: • Mike Wozniak • Romesh Ranganathan • Mel Giedrich • Rhod Gilbert • Phil Wang

[@hellosurge4622]

Anyone who hasn’t seen Taskmaster… give it a shot! It’s a great “sit down, with your partner, eating tv dinners, watching television” kind of fun. It’s whacky, funny, silly, “just have fun” kind of tv and it’s lovely. Watch it. Your time starts now.

[@megatryn]

Just don't eat or drink during the show, 'cause you'll have one helluva cleanup after spraying the food out from laughing :D

[@Andrewcfc877]

Just don't watch the US version

[@janeeyre1990]

​@@Andrewcfc877, the US version is fine; better than most US comedy shows The New Zealand and Sweden (Bäst i Test) are excellent

[@sirspate]

@@janeeyre1990Speaking of New Zealand, Guys, there's this spelling bee show everyone should watch..

[@AH-te5gs]

@@janeeyre1990 the us version is not worth anybody's time.

[@Rona44]

It's little Alex Horne!!!!! And Lord Greg Davies!!!!

[@valentinogallo6342]

He says he's tall, but he's not tall. It's Little Alex Hooorne!

[@Rona44]

@@valentinogallo6342 He claims that he's six foot but he's just below fiiive! Littlee Aleeex Hooooorne

[@valentinogallo6342]

@Rona44 He's says he's over 6 feet but he's 5 foot 4. It's LITTTTLE ALEX HOOOOOORNE !!!! LOL

[@flingo4979]

Every time I see Lord Greg Davies I can just hear Katherine Ryan saying "I chaaanged it..."

[@Rona44]

@@flingo4979 Greg's confused face is etched in my brain. I want it tattooed on me

[@jonahlang2731]

This feels like watching my friends from work meet my mom

[@brady9214]

I don't know who needs to read this, but taskmaster (all on KZbin) is one of the greatest comedic things on television of all time and that's no exaggeration.

[@CaptainToadUK]

Ten minute interview, five whole minutes of Greg trying to get Alex cancelled. Wonderful!

[@ddavies1967]

Good point 😂

[@erroneousbotch4404]

Holy sh@t! I can't believe Taskmaster's on Seth

[@Elwaves2925]

Yeah, not something I would have expected but it's very welcome.

[@ravenouscadaver8]

well now I just want to see Seth on task master tbh.

[@no_commenty]

I believe it's spelt "Steve" now.

[@deadpool3982]

Same…

[@crankysister]

I've always felt like jackals and TM fans had a lot of overlap in their sense of humor, and now I feel so vindicated!

[@notenoughmonkeys]

So kind of Seth to arrange a booster seat for Little Alex Horne.

[@margieinmn8292]

I had a friend send me the link to the Taskmaster show a couple of years ago telling me - you need this in your life I almost didn't watch because I thought I don't really get British humor. I only started watching because I thought she might ask me what I thought of it. She was right, I did need this in my life! Do yourself a favor and check it out.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Humour* Flavour* You don't get correct English either.

[@stub6378]

Jesus Christ lad, go get some vimto and take a break.

[@jijitters]

Honestly, scripted British tv shows do not tend to hit for me at all, I've enjoyed very few, but they're one of the few regions that embraces panel shows, and panel shows must be appreciated! I will never understand why Americans are often so terrible at them and why it seems to be so difficult a vibe for them to fit into.

[@corvus2512]

As an American who deeply loves the British comedian panel shows (WILTY, cats countdown, mock the week and taskmaster) I am so happy to see Greg and Alex getting on American TV. Seth truly is the gateway to such great British comedy for the average American

[@ophelias4172]

OMG! I LOVE all those shows but I have a special place in my heart for Roisin Conaty. Just anything that comes out of her mouth is hysterical.

[@MrRaftakis]

Yes, thank you Seth!

[@robbie7638]

@@MrRaftakisyou wrote my comment!

[@JujiSmurf]

Same

[@scully47]

I love British panel shows too. And British comedy shows. I’ve found so many great comedians. Since watching them I prefer them over most US comedians and shows.

[@TC_here]

Task Master is brilliant.. Joe Wilkinson and his potato throw is one of the most iconic scenes in TM .. Poor Joe.

[@29jgirl92]

That was an absolutly Shakespearean level of tragedy!

[@apollyon1]

Same thing happened to lebron so he’s in good company! :p

[@iluvdissheet]

Please dont take it away from me 😢 Still 💔

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

And the tree wizard song!

[@PowerGlove79]

It was miscarriage of justice

[@elenanegrete4384]

These two are JUST who Seth should go day drinking with!

[@mcculloch29]

Lovely to see Greg and Alex making it big in the States. For those of us who have followed Greg since his early days, it’s a joy. Thank you for not referring to Greg as English. He’s Welsh, and memorably investigated his Welsh roots for TV some years ago. He did it in memory of his Dad Bob, and it was very moving. Adore him.

[@roarmalf]

"I'm worried they don't know if this is a joke or not" Big if.

[@pooroldnostradamus]

I've seen bigger, let's put it this way. Over.

[@gladtobeangry]

@@pooroldnostradamus Name another? Over.

[@AshArAis]

Of course the jackals are below the line

[@gladtobeangry]

@@AshArAis I consider myself a nuisance penguin, but I'll take jackal.

[@coolpapabell22]

@@gladtobeangry Does a jackal have a heart?

[@edwardcamp3376]

James Acaster, Diana Morgan, and now friggin' Taskmaster! It's a British Invasion on Late Night and I'm here for it.

[@Matt-xc6sp]

I’m one Jeremy Clarkson away from tossing my tea into the ocean

[@permafrostprod1]

There was also Noel Fielding on the Fallon's show (would have been better if on Seth's show but it's still part of that UK "boom" in US shows lately)

[@mikegoodman4133]

Seth has had Aisling Bea on.

[@gavinbuck8130]

@@Matt-xc6sp Maybe that's one for James Corden.

[@mistacoz]

@@Matt-xc6sp Clarkson’s biggest achievement is to be someone who once punched Piers Morgan and yet has still managed to remain one of the most shitty unlikeable cvnts on TV.

[@WalkoffGrandslam]

"Taskmaster" and "Would I lie to you" are by far the best television there has ever been. Both are UK shows and sooooo much better than any American ive ever seen. I have grown up in and never left the USA. Im so happy that i have found them both through KZbin.

[@qwertyTRiG]

WILTY and QI take the panel show crown for me. I cannot decide between them. Taskmaster is disqualified for reasons of not really being a panel show, but is absolutely excellent. Catsdown, Cats, and Mock the Week are the next three, then HIGNFY.

[@lawschuelke]

Both have American adaptations, and both adaptations are substantially inferior to the originals.

[@jmp_fr]

​@@qwertyTRiG glad to see other people believe cats does countdown is better than the original 8 out of 10 Cats

[@qwertyTRiG]

@@jmp_fr I think that 8OO10C is a little tired now, while 8OO10CDC is still going strong.

[@MultiSunshinexxx]

American friends, I kid you not... This show is EVERYTHING! 🙌🙏 It's reached us here in Australia and this is one of the rare shows that actually makes me laugh out loud. It's what you need after a long day, and unique in many ways - hands down one of the best things you can watch on TV right now (that's saying a lot, I watch a lot of shows!! 😆). My husband got into this first and he had to convince me to give it a shot but when I finally did, I never looked back. We've watched all the seasons twice, and love it so so much. There's a special spark about it, unlike anything we've seen. Give it a shot! Maybe start halfway through and then make your way forward and back. I'd recommend starting with season 9. Go go go, don't wait!! This has brought me so much laughter and joy.

[@ElevateYourMusic]

Alex Horne sitting on the cake in the shed and saying “It was sooooo…..in me” cracks me up every.single.time. 😂😂😂

[@mcsnaga]

"I was OPEN!"

[@kirnpu]

I needed oxygen I was laughing SOOOOO hard!

[@nat-815]

I watched that episode today 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ProdCritic]

First Acaster, then Cunk & now The Taskmaster himself (and his little assistant) Seth is officially GOATed in my book.

[@writerintherye]

I LOVE how he got into the habit of having british folks on

[@Smonkey66]

@@writerintherye i mean the owner of the network is an Englishman 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤡🤡

[@FringePrincess]

he apparently knows the good stuff

[@Gimpyjoe]

A couple of solid gold legends on that stage.

[@evegasse6999]

The trailer never does the show justice but I love Taskmaster and this was a really fun interview.

[@tmoss7122]

I would love to see Seth, John Oliver, Conan, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert compete against each other on a season of Taskmaster.

[@AshArAis]

Strike Force Five edition of Taskmaster? 🎉

[@BlueManIan]

​@@AshArAis⚡

[@kellyheidel4337]

The joy that would bring might make me pass out.

[@jameshayward1992]

Now that would be incredible.

[@Ryzza5]

I'd sub Jimmy Fallon and Craig Ferguson into that list but wholehearted agree on the concept.

[@danielnice1695]

The phrase “Little Alex Horne” is truly a phrase that lives rent free in my mind. Found myself randomly shrieking it into my freezer once, as I was trying to figure out what to have for dinner…

[@imogens7281]

There are so many Taskmaster things that just lodge themselves in my head too, for example whenever I put sugar in anything I often unwilling scream "hu-weyyy ye sweet little imps!" as Bob Mortimer once did.

[@valentinogallo6342]

They have a video on here of every Little Alex Horne said on the show.

[@hankhandsome8302]

What makes it funnier for me is after looking it up. Apparently Alex Horne is 6'1ft tall. Greg is just giant

[@nahuelma97]

@@hankhandsome8302 Greg is 6 ft 8 lol so Alex being 6 ft tall fits in perfectly

[@luhole]

I very much lol'd at this image of you shrieking into your freezer.

[@Sackbladder]

Greg is a national treasure. Alex Horne is our secret weapon. Samevwith James Acaster and Bob Mortimer, they are our comedy Superheroes. Honourable mention as always to Sean Lock R.I.P.

[@quagsnake]

Sean's the greatest Taskmaster housemate that never happened. He surely would've been on the show eventually had he not departed this world.

[@jeannettehicks8077]

Another reason why you’re my favorite late night host! Greg Davies and Alex Horne and Taskmaster should be celebrated here in the US. We need more of this kind of comedy here… desperately!

[@corvus2512]

David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade are the 2 people I want more than anything to be in a series of taskmaster, God it would be amazing

[@guyjackson132]

Have you seen David Mitchell's "Outsiders" which is somewhat similar to TM?

[@daniellamcgee4251]

My sentiments exactly! But I heard a rumour that both were asked, but both declined. 😢

[@fellheart6445]

David's wife Victoria Coren, which was a contestant on Taskmaster, said he will never do Taskmaster because his "thing" is being smart and he is afraid that through the show it will become obvious that he is just a normal guy.

[@nommyyt]

David Mitchell has said he won't do it because he's not good at puzzles and isn't comfortable putting himself out there like that. Richard Ayoade was apparently supposed to be in an earlier series but scheduling conflicts prevented it so there might be hope for the future.

[@Tao_Tology]

​​@@fellheart6445 I _think_ you mean Ol' Goosebump Arms. 😏

[@melissamiller6992]

“No way!” (In Chris Ramsey voice) Love seeing these two on US TV

[@squishyshelli]

I say that like him all the time now 😂

[@Tao_Tology]

Nohh weyy

[@Brewer1969]

Wait, What?, Wait……

[@calico_mojo]

After watching him and Sarah Millican on Taskmaster, the majority of the voices in my head immediately co-opted the Geordie accents. 😂

[@rudi_ghuliani]

I've rarely seen a sausage go from not to that fast...

[@ahillmann]

Can't believe how little Alex is. Truly remarkable.

[@xplayman]

Greg Davies and Alex Horne being guests on Late Night promoting Taskmaster is the most excited I’ve ever been to click on a Late Night video

[@AynnCross]

I honestly gasped out loud when I saw this thumbnail. Love that Seth has so many panel show regulars on!

[@kellyheidel4337]

Same! I also let out a little squeal!

[@Shimmini]

Yes me tooooo 🥳

[@helenchristie6530]

Having Task Master on and Philomena Cunk on, Seth is awesome 😂

[@Elwaves2925]

You have a show right there in your comment. Cunk On Seth. I'll say no more. 😁

[@h0lly_blue]

Acaster's been on a couple times as well

[@ProfGlitch]

@@Elwaves2925 pump up the jam

[@redkeyspoke]

Now he just needs Sam Campbell.

[@Elwaves2925]

@@redkeyspoke Are Americans ready for Sam? Is anybody ready? 🙂

[@joelpww]

I'm so happy Alex and his project is getting the global recognition it rightfully deserves

[@Sheeponaut]

That Steve numberplate is going to have something to do with a task on a future episode, isn't it 😂

[@dazedoff]

It’s like my two groups of friends meeting for the first time. Brain cannot comprehend.

[@khaightlynn5295]

This is exactly how this feels 100% I love these guys so much, they HAVE TO love each other

[@TheBankBand]

I'm from Poland. A year ago I was visiting my family in London and decided to take a trip to Taskmaster House. It took me an hour by tube and 20+ minute walk to get there. I did not expect anything, I just wanted to see the House. It was all closed, of course, and the fence was tall and solid. I just managed to see little bit of the house through a tiny hole. I was there for 10 minutes and after 1.5h I was back home. Best trip ever!

[@Tao_Tology]

"Your task is to conceal yourself from a polish person trying to see you through a little hole. Your time starts Now!"

[@nohandle508]

Time well spent, respect. :-)

[@CeeDeeBC]

I'm in the Caribbean, I'd probably do the same if I'm ever there😅

[@joliver8604]

Me and my wife were visiting from America and did the same thing and went to the taskmaster house. They happened to be filming and Alex took the time to run out to where we were to say hi and take photos with us. He genuinely seems like a great guy and it was a highlight of our whole trip.

[@XalenPrime]

Glad you enjoyed the trip! But maybe the wall is but a task, and all you need to do is find a way over it.

[@a_d_a_m]

Love these guys, love Taskmaster. Them putting the whole episodes up on youTube was the best possible thing they could do imo!

[@5Heth]

My favourite taskmaster video is of Alex & a contestant trying to catch a sausage in their mouth as it swung around a totem pole. When the machine started up & the sausage started whizzing past really fast & smacking them in the face on its way past I very nearly peed myself laughing. To this day I have to make sure I go to the loo before I can watch that clip.

[@TheLeibnitz]

17 series (and several specials) and they're still rising in popularity, absolutely well deserved, the show is hilarious.

[@thomasreese2816]

Don't forget all the international versions! And ONLY the international versions...

[@Tao_Tology]

Plus the podcasts. Plus someone in the states made their own version. Taskmaster Wisconsin(?).

[@qwertyTRiG]

​@@Tao_TologyTaskmaster Minnesota.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@qwertyTRiG That's the badger.

[@joeldipops]

Gonna blow your mind mate... The US version is considered an International Version...it's not in its own special category just cos it's from the US.

[@sorkinfanatic]

The fact that Seth is a fan of all these great UK shows just makes me all the happier. #jackal

[@AlisVolatPropiis]

Yes!!! And the enthusiasm in the comments makes me so happy that the jackal collective is my people❤

[@jonlivesley]

Sounds like it was his staff more than him. He called Greg "Greg Davis" twice.

[@madeleineprice9645]

@sorkinfanatic - I wanted to call myself ‘sorkinfanatic’ when I first ventured on line, but it was taken. Crushed. I was crushed.

[@sorkinfanatic]

@@madeleineprice9645 Lol!!!

[@apexkonchu2234]

@@jonlivesley "Davis" is the correct pronunciation of Greg's surname.

[@Eye_spye]

im so glad taskmaster is getting the recognition it deserves, at least in the US. started watching as 8 was coming out, cant believe how many seasons they are at now

[@jamiebee1231]

Two people I didn’t expect to see on American TV. Absolutely love Seth for showcasing some of our best comedians/drama teachers

[@kwebst1]

Alex did so much to help people through COVID with tasks done at home and judged and recorddd. It was wonderful

[@nommyyt]

I miss Hometasking! There was something really special watching those compilations of the submissions, families all over the world having fun doing silly things together.

[@bakedbean3313]

Also side note gotta love how they are showing off the socks 😂❤

[@karlJCompton]

as a Brit. it's amazing to see so many British comedians on american tele. just watched 3 interviews with diane morgan (philomena cunk) james acaster, graham norton (i know he' Irish but...) and noel fielding. i'm very proud.

[@tiyetiye379]

I started watching Taskmaster during the pandemic social distancing and I spent so many days cry-laughing over my breakfast toast. That show’s insanity helped keep me sane.

[@mikesanborn4541]

I'm usually not one for unscripted television but Taskmaster is an absolutely brilliant show.

[@tronmcrae]

Most "unscripted" TV usually has some scripting or direction that's why. Whereas Taskmaster is literally spur of the moment, come up with an idea and implement it, and then you get the masterpiece of seeing 5 people with varying outlandish ideas.

[@stephanemignot100]

Scripted TV sucks, Fallon and others vs Craig and Geoff

[@MinekEzQM]

After binging so many TM seasons in all languages, the UK shows 4 times at least, I'd reckon 20% of TM UK is scripted. But it's fine. Great entertainment.

[@Narokkurai]

The trick is to hire people who are professionally funny. US reality shows and game shows are always hiring regular people, or D-list celebrities, or random musicians. The UK is just like, "Wait a minute. What if we got a whole show full of people who are funny and interesting *on purpose* ?"

[@sarahkinsey5434]

@@stephanemignot100 Craig Ferguson was my favorite. There is something fake and annoying about both Jimmys' laughs.

[@DocLunarwind]

Seth and Greg go day drinking

[@FloraWest]

Oh, I really want to see that.

[@marciaguy10899]

Seth will get demolished. That’s a huge danger to his liver and general well being 😂

[@gavinbuck8130]

@@marciaguy10899 Yes I was going to say, Greg is a big unit, Seth and Alex Horne go day drinking, that'd be safer. :)

[@PapaNicksMusic]

Going day drinking with ANY Brit is asking for trouble…

[@jasonhenson7948]

@@PapaNicksMusic Dua Lipa got smuggled off the set, but if Rhod Gilbert's podcast is anything to go by, Greg can knock. them. back.

[@hieker5656]

I love the socks Alex and Greg are wearing 😂❤

[@npcrafterak1246]

Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you had them. Love them.

[@theresenydahl9531]

Greg Davies on The Graham Norton show are the best, I will never forget how he made Ryan Gosling cry from laughter😂

[@FloraWest]

Even Russell Crowe finally gave in and cracked up.

[@debbiedoodiedandi]

My mind goes there every time I see him

[@ashleyaronson2114]

I use the line "A fecal Jackson Pollack" more than any person really ought to. 😂

[@beaudwayful]

@@ashleyaronson2114 You mean the correct amount! Great story!

[@NgaTaeOfficial]

“Tell Jodie Foster _that_ story!”

[@14Mechatronics]

Discovering Taskmaster (and working through all the seasons) was a bright spot at the start of the pandemic (I think that’s when they started releasing them on KZbin). Thanks Alex / Greg for all the laughs. Love from Canada

[@29jgirl92]

That's when I started watching too! Really cheered me and took my mind off things!

[@iluvdissheet]

Same.....😊 they even sent home tasks.....thats was really smart.

[@jibsoz]

Unfortunately unable to watch all the Taskmaster series on KZbin here in Australia

[@user__214]

SAME

[@ImekaSF]

Taskmaster is my comfort show, I love it so much! Thank you Seth for bringing Greg and Alex onto your show.

[@VieenRennes]

SO EXCITED FOR THE NEW SERIES!! This interview is a freaking dream 🎉

[@nannerz1994]

Greg Davies is one of the funniest people on earth I'm so glad to see him with Seth

[@markdaly1648]

His song at the Royal variety performance called your nan in front of Prince Harry is just brilliant. Greg Davies used to be in a musical comedy group called we are klang

[@permafrostprod1]

🪰 YEAH!!! I'M A FLY!!! I'M FLYIIIIING! 🪰😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 yearrrh! let's do this! 🪰 YEEEAHHH!!! I'M A FLY!🪰

[@guyjackson132]

Magnificent Beast.

[@daniellamcgee4251]

​@guyjackson132 Or as Greg Davies himself would prefer it, ' the tall m.f. with the ivory hair'. (From Assim's love rap).

[@alisonponce8337]

His series, "The Cleaner," is fantastic and funny.

[@namedjasonc]

When they're shaking hands, it's so funny to see Seth just absolutely dwarfed by Little Alex Horne!

[@VariablePenguin]

What are you talking about? Alex is at best 5'5"

[@namedjasonc]

@@VariablePenguin so what's that say about Seth!?

[@mattkennedy9308]

​@@VariablePenguin Nope, Alex Horne is 6'2"/1.88m, He just looks small because Greg is 6"8/2.03m

[@jeffg.6110]

I tell everyone I know to watch Taskmaster. I watch a lot of UK tv and love all the panel shows (Would I Lie To You, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, etc) so I’m familiar with most of the contestants on Taskmaster. But the beauty is, even if you don’t know them in Episode 1, you grow to know and love them all (or 90% of them at least) by the series’ end. Then you get excited about who might be on next season…

[@russmarcel]

Favorite KZbin videos: Taskmaster + Closer Look/Corrections. Worlds are colliding. Loving it!

[@falutzel7942]

There's strenght in arches

[@OhKaylala]

That and camouflage camouflage camouflage are the two things I can't help but repeat, in my day to day life that have no relevance to it.

[@iluvdissheet]

🎵 Im always seeing you do cool stuff, i try my best but its never, good enough 🎵 or Rosaline's a f*ucking nightmare.....😂

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

@@OhKaylala I find myself saying random French words like Mel in the wheelie bin task *oog*

[@OhKaylala]

​@@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8Mel was amazing. I love the nice montage of her

[@iliketrains3495]

@@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8 “Tu doit faire le BOOF!“ "...Boof?"

[@seventhsteel1415]

Taskmaster on KZbin got me through the pandemic. Seeing them on an American talk show is blowing my mind, God bless Seth Meyers.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I think the pandemic and their Home Tasks helped the world get through it sanely

[@terminalbungus9566]

Greg and Alex are the best. Watching Taskmaster during the pandemic lock-down was like a comfort blanket. Glad that other Americans are finally getting on board.

[@sisilessthan3]

ive been BINGING this show after this interview! James Acaster made series 7 my favorite

[@jasonwilliams1713]

I only discovered Taskmaster last September and have already watched EVERYTHING available on KZbin. Still crushing on Rose Matafeo.

[@FloraWest]

I hear she's going to be the host of Taskmaster Junior with Mike Wozniak as her assistant. Perfect casting. I hope it comes to fruition.

[@iliketrains3495]

Same.... love the Sixy Shid Queen 🥰

[@iliketrains3495]

@@FloraWest it's all confirmed! I think the studio portions have been filmed too, apparently it's airing in the summer

[@sarahpomegranate5131]

@@FloraWest,oh wow! I only discovered Mike W on Taskmaster and he’s my absolute favourite thing from all the seasons, and his Mohawk is my favourite part. I’m so excited to see this!

[@FloraWest]

I love him so much.@@sarahpomegranate5131

[@dugstarr5277]

Great to see Taskmaster UK getting some US exposure! To any worldwide newbies, I'd thoroughly recommend giving it a watch! If you're as silly as I am, you'll love it!

[@thompsonnoel]

How can we know how silly you are?

[@mfsoab]

Taskmaster Australia is good as well! TM New Zealand also had some really fun candidates, the assistant is very good, but that Jeremy Wells dude is a big dud as the TM.

[@Elwaves2925]

Yeah, the US version of TM failed so maybe they're trying to push the UK version. Americans that don't know it have a lot of fun ahead of them. The New Zealand version is also excellent from season 2 onwards. The first is worth watching but the second is some of the funniest TV ever.

[@Elwaves2925]

@@mfsoab Jeremy gets better, becomes more relaxed but for me he's one of the reasons that first NZ season doesn't work as well. It seemed like he had no idea about what he was doing. Very flat and boring but he does improve, which you may have seen.

[@Bi11yParham]

Angela Dravid is the reason that I ever rewatch the first season.

[@takingshape470]

for US audiences new to these guys and Taskmaster - the show goes up in full on the official TM youtube channel the day after episodes air in the UK! All the old episodes are in there too.

[@craigborrenpohl1233]

These are three of my absolute favorite gentlemen of TV and I can’t stop smiling as I watch this.

[@TheWalrusWasPaul23]

I was not expecting the Taskmaster and Little Alex Horne to be on US TV. That’s amazing

[@ErisRising]

I have a feeling that Seth Meyers spends his spare time like I do; watching UK panel and chat shows as well as clips of the shows.

[@janicecaravan1]

Finally!!!❤ way to go Seth and producers! Great get!

[@canacianchick88]

So happy to see you supporting great UK comedians and especially Taskmaster. I adore this show!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Canadian fan here (enjoyed your Ottawa show).

[@elizaheathen]

*this* is why seth is the best late night host, period. these guys are royalty

[@qwertyTRiG]

I'd say Graham Norton still wears that crown.

[@idde4345]

It's genuinely impressive that Taskmasters been *very* entertaining for sixteen series now, soon to be seventeen. I have soo many favorite taskmaster moments that they no longer fit the definition of a single favorite. It's just like...a plethorite now.

[@FloraWest]

Same! And there are no bad seasons for me-they range from really good to off the charts. Incredibly consistently hilarious show.

[@idde4345]

@@FloraWest I personally wasn't really a fan of series ten. Part of that was just the show having to deal with pandemic related stuff, like social distancing and lack of a live audience, another part was only two of the comedians' humor really working for me. The others I found actively annoying. Still, one series out of sixteen being a bit of a dud...not a bad score! All other series actually made me miss the contestants a bit when a series came to an end.

[@DanGolag]

@@idde4345 I agree about series 10, but even that had iconic moments, like Mawan making Alex drink a "cocktail" out of a trash can.

[@corvus2512]

Yes! You are so right. I’ve seen every season and I can’t tell you how many times I will see the lineup of new comedians for a season and only know 1 or 2 and think to myself “oh no, this isn’t going to be as good” and literally every time I’ve been wrong, 16 seasons and it has genuinely never been less than incredibly funny and entertaining.

[@FloraWest]

Right? And really, lots of other good moments. It wasn't the best season but I still laughed a lot.@@DanGolag

[@kennansnipes]

Best TV series. So thankful that TM is on KZbin for us Americans to enjoy! Love these two!

[@terrikennedy5038]

Seth, I absolutely LOVE you for doing this. This show is my favorite way to decompress. I live in fast paced California so it's like a weekly mental vacation to England and I NEED IT! hahaha

[@INeyxI]

I would like to point out that the reason Taskmaster is so internationally popular*, is that the show made the decisions to upload every episode in full on thier KZbin channel. I can't believe how so many good shows are hidden behind paywalls and in addition exclude the rest of the world, people dont want subscription services they want to be able to watch what is out there. *it also helps a lot that it is a genuinely good and funny show.

[@petgoose32]

God, I've rarely been so happy. Like a parent that sees their child achieve some sort of insane success. And I'm 30 years old. And have no children But damn this kind of crossover makes me glad

[@jonnyd8399]

Found em during covid, one of my favorite shows. . .I slowed down at season 14 , so time for me to catch back up

[@Ditcher2]

Thank you for having these 2 legends on! Taskmaster brings me so much joy and laughter.

[@aaryarnamboodiri1509]

I love that the staff writers love Taskmaster

[@TheMillennialSimmer]

THANK YOU for finally introducing the Taskmaster and Little Alex Horne to the US the right way - Taskmaster is my absolute favorite show and it was such a drag how it was attempted in the US around 10 years ago. I love Taskmaster and these guys are the best! Also the Cleaner is amazing, I have a huge crush on Greg Davies, and I just can’t thank you enough for bringing them on!!!!

[@hmcmail57]

This is the most excited I’ve ever been for any guests on Seth. I’m honestly giddy watching this.

[@DanielleA2023]

Discovered Taskmaster on KZbin early 2021 during Covid ❤❤❤❤

[@Kitchenwench69]

James Acaster and now this? What a time to be alive.

[@redheadredemption1573]

If you haven't seen their show, watch it immediately.

[@Steph-wf2eg]

I found the show in 2020 and I binged it so fast and I've never stopped

[@MegCazalet]

I’m so happy to see Seth, Greg, and Alex together. I love these people.

[@marknason4572]

Love seeing Taskmaster in the US! MORE PEOPLE NEED THIS SHOW IN THEIR LIFE!

[@kellyheidel4337]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@daisysourcream13]

My partner and I binged taskmaster in 6 months. We even got hooked on Taskmaster NZ. We live in the states but this show is utterly hilarious and insane! My top moment is Alex sitting his bare ass in a cake.

[@WonderWhatHappened]

The only issues that I have with the Taskmaster NZ and Australia is that both Taskmaster seems somewhat bland compared to Greg Davies. But the contestants themselves and the Tom Cashman and Paul Williams are great in their roles.

[@chickflikguru]

I want Desree Birch, Rose Matefeo, Olivia Colman, David Correos and James Acaster on an international Taskmaster. I also just think any NZ Taskmaster winner should automatically qualify for the next UK Taskmaster because I think it would break greg

[@daisysourcream13]

@@WonderWhatHappened I agree that Jeremy Wells seems a bit bland compared to Greg. But we (partner and I) have only seen two seasons of TMNZ. Paul Williams is great and really encapsulates the essence of Alex’s role as assistant

[@qwertyTRiG]

It's Lisa running away giggling like a schoolgirl that really gets me. "I feel so dirty!"

[@AshArAis]

David Correos rapping, and the escape room....

[@-.Evan-]

So excited for the new series omll

[@TeamVanityVideos]

Great interview, Steve.