Series 15 OUTTAKES - Part 1 | Taskmaster

The most hilarious bits that didn't make it to your tellies from Series 15 so far...
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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.

[@bl4ckscor3]

"Bring tax evaders on and they can win their freedom!" Finally, Jimmy Carr in Taskmaster.

[@brinsonopinion]

I thought of him immediately

[@gbulmer]

The only weakness in that plan is Jimmy Carr was outed for tax avoidance, which is legal. Just as David Cameron's inheritance sheltering in a tax haven is legal. AFAIK, Jimmy Carr has paid his tax bill. AFAIK, David Cameron hasn't. Best Wishes. ☮

[@kida4313]

literally my first thought

[@KathleenMc73]

My first thought for a contestant too.

[@josephhumphris3187]

Unfortunately the 2nd contestant would have been Gary Barlow. So that would of been me out unless of course one of the tasks was (This is a Kangaroo dick you have 10 minutes to eat it. Fastest wins. Your time starts now.)

[@bugbear2357]

to be fair to Kiell, having a man standing behind a keyboard pull out a pair of maracas is exactly the kind of thing that would happen on this show

[@helenl3193]

Yup, it really is!

[@stuckinazkaban]

"and he still wouldnt go back and change that?" -laughed so hard i choked

[@doom3798]

i love kiell just repeatedly refusing to join in with the fuckery on this show lmaooo

[@sfshinz]

Kiell laughing so hard at Jenny asking “Is a fish an animal?” is pretty rich, coming from someone who goes on to ask Alex “How heavy is the water?”

[@zhuofanzhang9974]

To his credit, water could become quite heavy if the production team mixed in a lot of salt

[@lazthegreat10]

It's not like he asked is water a liquid

[@faithpearlgenied-a5517]

Not really the same level of daft though, come on 😅

[@neongrey333]

this group really might be my favourite for studio banter out of everyone, i love these guys

[@BriarMB13]

They really had some great chemistry

[@jamesgolbey8011]

“I assumed that’s why we were all here”. Gotta love Frankie

[@djpunyer8762]

I mean that's exactly the reason why Frankie was there, Taskmaster made me love him again.

[@nvrmnde]

the restraint on everyone for not mentioning Jimmy Carr as the Taxmaster is beyond belief.

[@andrewradloff1282]

Ivo's the embodiment of "he's weird but you'll love him😂"

[@kimaboe]

I'd argue that award goes to Joe Thomas, with Ivo as a very good runner up. There is something very similar in the way they argue when it is clear they are deeply ashamed of everything they've done.

[@sfshinz]

We need Paul Foot and Milton Jones on Taskmaster.

[@andrewradloff1282]

@@sfshinz YES!!!!! Yes we do!!

[@frankshailes3205]

"He's posh but he's funny"

[@paperlacejane]

Closest we'll ever get to Richard Ayoade on Taskmaster I'd say.

[@krablord]

0:15 Alex Horne, who has listened to Tim Key extensively argue that a bird is not an animal, should not be phased by the wonder if a fish is an animal.

[@maryjo3255]

❤ N.M.J.

[@iblame_nargles]

big if

[@robsonneves6189]

But does a spider have a heart?

[@krablord]

@@maryjo3255 Glad to see other folks continuing to be below the line, even if that line is on the TM channel instead of the NMJ one

[@Rosalind-butNotThatOne]

@@krablord When we're starved for content we'll find any old line to hang out below.

[@LaSolipop]

Frankie is just on such a different plain. Like he should just be an impartial commentator for future series.

[@billykann7725]

"I wouldn't want to hear that noise coming out of any part of my body" Greg-2023 Finally he gets a quote of his own for the book

[@halocat4077]

I'd also like to nominate this gem from last night: "I empathize with you, Frankie, because- like me- your body is so much more shocking than your suicide could ever be."

[@vishalanand3504]

I love Ivo's delivery and his body language, man is just very funny

[@lrrroftheplanetomicronpersei8]

🎶 Sausage and chili, on my socks... 🎶

[@Recklesshade]

I love how alex can get a partial Jimmy Carr laugh when some one really gets him going. Its brilliant 😂

[@QuantumHistorian]

That whispered question right at the start will ring some bells for fans of _No More Jockeys_ . Fish are animals, but what about birds? Do spiders have a heart?

[@Tao_Tology]

No, I don't think fish are birds.

[@nva6880]

Can you meet a horse?

[@Orangecatinahoodie]

Am I the spider?

[@hannahl8]

I think, you can't meet a spider. You just can't! Love those guys

[@QuantumHistorian]

@@Tao_Tology Not even ducks?

[@fredpowell9621]

When mae said that apparently trumpet players were good at sex and then Ivo said "you should see what trombonists get up to" right after a task where he played the trombone I GASPED

[@ShinyHubCaps]

He played the saxophone

[@snugthulu8719]

omg that socks bit will always be in my heart I love it so much lmao

[@goawayimsleeping509]

"Yes, a fish is an animal." Somebody should tell Tim Key.

[@goawayimsleeping509]

@@abhigejf ...does a fish have an opinion...

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

​@@abhigejfno, they can't wear shoes.

[@carveylover]

I really just love Ivo. I cant believe he is a dad.

[@beemoh]

7:13 an upsetting story from Ivo. I wouldn't wish changing at Reading on anybody.

[@csurname]

Ivo casually mentioning the champagne spray at the end of university to make himself relatable

[@crazylizard1889]

You know not all uni students are rich, right? He might have had friends from normal backgrounds and they thought FUCK THIS AFTER UNI LET'S SPRAY SOME CHEAP CHAMPAGNE

[@csurname]

@@crazylizard1889 I think my intended comedic tone lifts this consideration, but Ivo went to Oxford University, and makes an adorable lot out of his guilt of privilege

[@samwise7538]

@@crazylizard1889 he went to Eton

[@zachariahboss]

@@samwise7538 Those aren't mutually exclusive. Eton is a prestigious school for ages 13-18, and Oxford is a university

[@RedBairnMedia]

I could stand to hear more of Frankie's dulcet tones about his comparatively bland attire.

[@bethanylowe8773]

I squee inexplicably at this point every single time.

[@DimitarNestorov]

0:00 Live task outtake (episode 2) 0:31 First dance at wedding task: Kiell's full dance (episode 1) 2:05 Compose a solo task (episode 2) 3:34 Prize task outtake: 3 facts about Enrique Iglesias (episode 3) 4:11 Chat about socks (episode 3) 4:58 Jenny's career is over (episode 3) 5:18 Strike the most drum skins and cymbals outtake (episode 4) 6:41 Prize task outtake: Jenny's grandson (episode 5) 7:49 Prize task outtake: Taxmaster (episode 5)

[@ManWalksDogs]

Aren't you the guy that's pieced together this info for previous series' outtakes? Fair play for the continued efforts.👏

[@DimitarNestorov]

@@ManWalksDogs Yes, I love this show!

[@helenl3193]

I think you'll find it's a song about socks!

[@djpunyer8762]

Was that whole dance task cut out? I don't remember it

[@JosephCWest]

8:39 yoooo finally Jimmy Car is gonna on be on the show!

[@SirDrFish]

Just an entire season of only Jimmy Carr

[@currybun8570]

JAIL 💀😭

[@heppolo]

@@SirDrFish Jimmy Carr and Shakira in one season - thrilling

[@christianboehlefeld5168]

@@SirDrFish Can't forget Ronaldo.

[@hwelch2]

As host...😄

[@giselakrenn2646]

oh, my heart broke with jenny's... "why would you do that?" was very much on my mind with blinking neon lights and alarmglocks. so glad this isn't officially in the episode

[@anthonygriffiths5183]

I thought that's why we're all here

[@hayleyashton5854]

I love the outtakes videos almost as much as I love the show!

[@LiMiNAL_]

I will never have enough Taskmaster in my life. I think I'd love to organize a local event similar to this show's premise just to give creative bright people a chance to get out in the world and show what we've all been suppressing since our early days. Being an adult sucks. Finding your way through any given task in an out of the box way just might be what we all need to make adulthood bearable.

[@Deep_Dish]

Great idea

[@helenl3193]

They already make various board and card games, maybe one day they'll franchise it for the rest of us to get our chance to try it! :) Better than an escape room, I reckon!

[@currybun8570]

i love how the coaster from the unaired, multi-series tie breaker task has become the outtake icon

[@TheUberjammer]

The correct line from Frankie after Alex asked Greg where he was pointing was "Oh, Jimmy Carr's backstage."

[@DarnWhippets]

Just too funny. Bring on Taskmaster XL with everything left in.

[@EagleScopes]

I love their energy in the studio

[@Zuernaxashyr]

I wish these wouldn't get cut out.. Just air the whole thing. More Taskmaster the better. Or at least a DVD set with no cuts.

[@mooferoo]

Taskmaster XL, like they've done with QI.

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

I need more "What have you got on your socks?".

[@boahnation9932]

This series is probably the best to be honest. They all work so well together!

[@davidjones6470]

THIS AS BE A FANTASTIC SERIES SO FAR BLOODY BRILLIANT

[@TheShinyShow]

Solid fortnight of mourning, low 2:1, let's have some points please

[@Tao_Tology]

If someone was ending up with a low 2 1 then that 1 last exam wasn't going to swing it.

[@meyr1992]

what does low 2 1 mean

[@TheShinyShow]

​@@meyr1992 Just how uni honours degrees are classified, so the best is a first, then 2:1, then 2:2, then third

[@bluedunn374]

Franky is a Gem

[@NotSoMuchFrankly]

"Tax evaders could win their freedom" so, Squid Games but with taxes instead of debt.

[@bethanieweaver252]

True story worked as a tax auditor for a few years the software we used was called taxmaster

[@Si74l0rd]

Jenny's definition really was spot on! That is brassy, to a tee!

[@wich1]

Yes, Jenny *is* the definition of brassy to a tee 😝

[@kellyheidel4337]

Thank you for the new content, Taskmaster! I love the outtakes!

[@Tao_Tology]

0:17 Alex being savage.

[@SmilerAndSadEyes]

0:25 I used to feel sympathy for Alex...now I realize he's had it coming and we just didn't know it.

[@anne-zh2kd]

Ive seen Kiell on "ghosts". Glad to know he is as lovely in real life as in the show. That dance was a work of art, man.

[@prisonersforprofit]

jenny eclair's catch phrase was "why would you do that?!

[@beau9956]

Jenny is a force of chaos

[@shadowbrine114]

Now I have a horrifying image of didgeridoo sex noises

[@gracebevill]

Love Kiell's fit at 2:19

[@FanFicnic]

Omg the little sock song was so cute

[@josiahscurlock]

Ha, that stuff from Ivo about his grandmother is so dark! I thought this was Taskmaster, not Don't Hug Me I'm Scared!

[@K40L4]

If I was in the crowd when they talked taxes I would try to laugh out loud like Jimmy Carr. I wonder if it would bomb or it would be recognizable.

[@barnaclefelching4079]

Is a bird an animal though? Someone like Tim Key would wonder this sort of thing

[@smbrg]

I would watch 2 hours of outtakes

[@davejlh4988]

I still can’t believe that this series featured two actors who have each played characters who had on screen relations with two other characters who were both played by a previous contestant on the show! Mind. Blown.

[@ddavies1967]

Explain please 🙏

[@iliketrains3495]

@@ddavies1967 The previous contestant is Charlotte Ritchie; Kiell and Mae play her romantic partners in Ghosts and Feel Good respectively

[@BeccaBee20]

Taxmaster! Finally an in for Robins.

[@georgeh5075]

Mae is sooooooo cute 🥺 luv them.

[@shewasadragon]

Maybe Jimmy Carr would go on taxmaster! 😆

[@spazbobstinkpants]

Taxmaster... "Alex, check if Jimmy Carr has already secured the rights."

[@mackenziejohnson5200]

Actually, I think his past tax evasion is why Jimmy Carr should BE the Taxmaster. "Takes one to know one" and it's such a staple of any roasts in his direction at this point (self-inflicted or otherwise)

[@rlosangeleskings]

He should appear with Kerry Katona...Gary Barlow...Bear Grylls...and Chris Moyles...

[@gbulmer]

@@mackenziejohnson5200 Jimmy Carr did not *_evade_* tax, which is illegal. He *_avoided_* tax by using loopholes the wealthy exploit., Jimmy owned up to it, and paid his tax. So, YES he's qualified to be TAXMASTER. AFAIK, David Cameron's inheritance is still sheltering in a tax haven, avoiding tax. Reese-Mogg allegedly uses tax havens for his company earnings. He allegedly moved the headquarters of his company to the Republic of Ireland, to exploit more beneficial tax laws, and stay in the EU. I'm particularly against government ministers avoiding tax through loopholes because they could close them. So contestants should include all tax avoiding politicians, political donors, media barons, bankers, etc. Plus one tax evader for contrast. Maybe mix in a celeb for light relief? Best Wishes, All. ☮

[@mackenziejohnson5200]

@@gbulmer You have misread my tone if you thought I was "moaning" about Jimmy Carr. I'm fully aware that he's owned up to and apologized for his avoidance (you're right, I used evasion as a synonym without considering that there might be a legal distinction between the terms -- thanks for pointing that out). What I was trying to say was, whereas the original comment in this reply thread was suggesting Jimmy could be a contestant on a hypothetical "Taxmaster" show, I was suggesting he should be the Taxmaster because of both his comedy persona but also because of this past incident of tax avoidance for which he has taken full accountability (which to be very clear: yay! Go Jimmy for taking accountability!) and that he has incorporated into his comedy through self-deprecating humour and being something else he'll comfortably accept being roasted for by his peers on other Panel Shows and the like. Wasn't trying to moan about how terrible I thought Jimmy Carr was -- quite the opposite.

[@gaymer618]

Lmao at producers placing that clip first just to rub it in the way Jennie was trying to hide it

[@brinsonopinion]

I have no idea who Jenny is but I just fell in love with her 😂🥰& can't wait to see actual tasks from this season!!! "Kind of like sassy but with a tit hanging out." Into the Taskmaster Phrasebook 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@sparklywastaken1426]

Jenny has been around for years, I used to watch her in the 90’s.

[@mancerayder8010]

Season 15 episodes 1-5 are out on daily motion. Im in the states and that's how I watch it every Friday (it airs Thursdays but takes time to get online). Ps: Jenny is great

[@DylanSargesson]

Kiell's start to the wedding scene sounds like exactly something out of Stath Lets Flats

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

kiell and franky were my favs this season but all 5 were very funny!! great season

[@demons27]

"Bring tax evaders on and they can win their freedom!" Arnold Schwartenegger: Hey! That's "The Running Man"!

[@robertobecco7718]

There's no such thing as a fish.

[@gbulmer]

Will Jacob Rees-Mogg, David Cameron, or Rishi Sunak's wife be contestants on Taxmaster? Maybe not Rishi Sunak's wife; she's living in the UK now that Rishi has risen from Chancellor to Prime Minister. Sunak could appear on Taxmaster for not closing tax loopholes, and not querying his wife's 'non-domiciled' status. Best Wishes, All. ☮

[@albablabla]

Frankie was so quick with the Enrique response

[@davidjones6470]

6:22 bloody hell 😂😂😂😂

[@loukverhofstadt607]

We need Jimmy Carr on Taxmaster

[@FanFicnic]

This feels like the weirdest family vacation

[@AdrianCarlisle]

Yes all the royals can be on TAXmaster 😉

[@toomanyneutrons]

I wish I could watch this series outside of the UK 😢

[@damightyshabba439]

I still want to see "Countdown does Taskmaster".... Rachel, Carol, JImmy, Suzie... and drag back Joe for fun.... That would be a series! Or actually - maybe not Joe - get that hunk model they have, see if he can out wit them in real life... Even as a one off show it would be fun, and lets face it - everyone is begging for any show that pits Rachel against Carol.... The format works in reverse... Gregg and Alex captain teams on Countdown...

[@TheOriginalElkstone]

So much of this isn't outtake, it's just from the show

[@conanobrien1]

Why don't you have "Have a got more Taskmaster for you" styled episodes and include this banter in?

[@josephbach1]

I wanna see that show taxmaster.

[@petergilbert7106]

John Robins would be a shoe-in for Taxmaster. He bloody loves all things tax.

[@linkelly1811]

Love Jonny JR , would love to see him to Taskmaster proper.

[@aenamabag]

Tax Master would only have one contestant really, and we all know who it is.

[@gbulmer]

It can't be Jimmy Carr because he did nothing illegal, and has paid his tax. So Jacob Rees-Mogg, or David Cameron? AFAIK, not only had (or have) the power to do something about tax havens, but don't. They use them instead. At least moan about people who are exploiting tax loopholes a decade after Carr owned up to it.

[@aenamabag]

@@gbulmer No. Put Jimmy Carr on TV and sent Cameron and Mogg to the Gallows.

[@gbulmer]

​@@aenamabag I'm strongly opposed to capital punishment. I'm trying to think of something satisfying for everyone who has suffered because of them. A "Big Brother" televised prison? However, I fear their wealth, the wealth of their masters, and the power of UK 'MSM' would protect them. So, your proposal is tempting. 👍👍 Maybe its proposed as a "cost cutting alternative" to prison? 🤔 Best Wishes. ☮

[@seanmcgovern1779]

If I can't see Jimmy Carr on Taskmaster, at least have him on season 1 of Taxmaster.

[@trashmail8]

Any chance of full episodes being uploaded again for those who are not living in the UK? 🙏

[@Tao_Tology]

@@kaylabradburyliggett Yeah....stealing content.

[@reaganharder1480]

I believe they make them available to non-uk viewers when the next season is about to air, so basically the full episodes on youtube will be one series behind

[@davidjones6470]

4:12😂😂

[@DerekB99]

"Taxmaster". With, of course, Jimmy Carr as a host.

[@mikelocalypse]

Something something, Jimmy Carr

[@ManWalksDogs]

yep that's about right, shortly followed by... @gbulmer 1 day ago Greg's premise for Taxmaster is tax evasion. Jimmy Carr did not evade tax, which is illegal. He avoided tax legally by using loopholes any wealthy person or company can exploit. Further, AFAIK, Jimmy Carr owned up to it, and paid his tax. AFAIK, David Cameron's inheritance is still sheltering in a tax haven, avoiding tax. Reese-Mogg allegedly uses tax havens for his company earnings, and moved the headquarters of his company to the Republic of Ireland. At least moan about people who have a track record of more than a decade of avoidance, and not someone who has paid up. Especially when those people had or have the political clout to close tax loopholes.

[@freddym6643]

John Robins for Taxmaster

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Tax Master would be great. Jimmy Carr could host it

[@Ryansdove]

After he's been a contestant. He has to clear his name in a "trial by fire" first, to win the job as host.

[@ireallydidntwanttomakeanac575]

Jimmy Carr will be on Taxmaster. You might as well get the best comedian for tax evasion.

[@gbulmer]

Greg's premise for Taxmaster is tax evasion. Jimmy Carr did not evade tax, which is illegal. He avoided tax legally by using loopholes any wealthy person or company can exploit. Further, AFAIK, Jimmy Carr owned up to it, and paid his tax. AFAIK, David Cameron's inheritance is still sheltering in a tax haven, avoiding tax. Reese-Mogg allegedly uses tax havens for his company earnings, and moved the headquarters of his company to the Republic of Ireland. At least moan about people who have a track record of more than a decade of avoidance, and not someone who has paid up. Especially when those people had or have the political clout to close tax loopholes.

[@carriemitch1]

I love May, but they shouldn't have gotten the 5 pts for the drum task. On a more positive note, I'm learning how to use the they/them pronouns properly!

[@Tao_Tology]

And Mae has said she/her is fine, too.

[@richardgurney1844]

​@@Tao_Tology "fine" - but they/them is probably best still

[@Tao_Tology]

@@richardgurney1844 Lol, or you could go by what Mae actually said.

[@C.I...]

Yeah, she clearly had multiple throws going there.

[@lfcwilli]

Woke bullshit

[@blackdragoncyrus]

Wow, this early, huh.

[@scbtripwire]

What did Alex say in reply to Jenny at the beginning ? I heard "the fish is in Alan."

[@bluepool210]

"Yes, the fish is an animal"

[@chucknite55]

Jimmy Carr should be the host of Taxmaster.

[@mrbenoit5018]

Is there context for the socky song

[@J_PhD]

Anyone to remind me what episode the outtake about someone named Enrique was from? I have no recollection of that (admittedly I watched a couple of episodes while lightly pissed).

[@Peta4241]

Episode 3, prize task most heroic thing. Kiell brought in a cape with the face of Enrique Iglesias on it, Enrique sang a song in the early 00’s called Hero

[@J_PhD]

@@Peta4241 Thanks mate

[@Bfould3120]

TaxMaster, first guess is Jimmy Carr!

[@gbulmer]

Greg's premise for Taxmaster is tax evasion. Jimmy Carr did not evade tax, which is illegal. He avoided tax legally by using loopholes any wealthy person or company can exploit. Further, AFAIK, Jimmy Carr owned up to it, and paid his tax. AFAIK, David Cameron's inheritance is still sheltering in a tax haven, avoiding tax. Reese-Mogg allegedly uses tax havens for his company earnings, and moved the headquarters of his company to the Republic of Ireland. At least moan about people who have a track record of more than a decade of avoidance, and not someone who has paid up. Especially when those people had or have the political clout to close tax loopholes.

[@katieblade7083]

Before you put out s15, you failed to complete the task, no pointing

[@elfox3537]

😂

[@mash83]

The overdubbed heavy breathing.. why?

[@marcwright8395]

Tax Master

[@r.a.w.productions162]

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, of course…

[@marcwright8395]

@@r.a.w.productions162 😅

[@VonBlade]

Big fan of the comment section bringing out the Daily Mail readers, so furious about someones pronouns they'll claim a fix in a show that clearly cannot be fixed.

[@bondfool]

Why was Kiell’s dance included?

[@Dr.Death8520]

The cut was the failed jump in the VT

[@panpaletkalg2550]

taxevaders when?