Alex Horne's HILARIOUS Speech at the National Comedy Awards | Taskmaster

[@92ryanyoung]

"You have 10 minutes to prepare a comedy award acceptance speech and 1 minute to deliver the speech. Your time starts now."

[@this_is_a_tiny_town]

Hahaha! Very good

[@varma.]

All the information is in the task please!

[@kf9346]

Can I have you prepare it for me?

[@rosiebentley3945]

This is the most Greg the Taskmaster and Little Alex Horne way to accept an award ever

[@The22ndDoctor]

*Lord Greg the Taskmaster.

[@rosiebentley3945]

@@The22ndDoctor This is so embarrassing! You are, of course, correct. I must go beg our lord for forgiveness for forgetting to address him properly immediately.

[@Splitlickity]

I never realized how tall Little Alex Horne was. They always have them sitting next to each other. He’s gotta be like 6’ 2” or something.

[@themug406]

Well yeah it would be, its them

[@OriginalPiMan]

@@Splitlickity Perfectly on. Internet tells me he is 188cm, or 6 foot 2.

[@kJ922-h3j]

On a serious note it is genuinely endearing how Alex really doesn’t like highlighting that this is his show

[@shibarmyburnz1978]

Because it's all the people behind the scence which made the show, he's very aware of this just everyone else isn't

[@kJ922-h3j]

@@shibarmyburnz1978 I didn’t mean just that, I meant more that it’s completely his creation isn’t it?

[@kris242]

It honestly makes it so much funnier for me 😂 Alex is like the most perfect punching-bag ever, and his commitment to that, while also being the puppeteer just makes him a goddamn comedic legend. ❤️

[@matthewtanner5127]

@@kris242 and I think that is integral to both the enduring success of the show in the uk, and its failure in the usa. self-effacing humour does well in the commonwealth, not so well in america. So many of the best bits come from very successful entertainers being absolutely shit at an objectively stupid task, and their ability to either adapt and succeed or find humour in their failure.

[@dbreardon]

I'm appreciative that whenever Greg Davies speaks about the show, he always gives credit to Alex for being the real leader of the show and the production.

[@brandonthompson5796]

It's so cool to see the previous contestants in the crowd with goofy smiles on their faces and laughing at Little Alex's banger of a speech. Such a good group dynamic they all have together

[@franksimon8375]

Art schools got LSD

[@wackyd9863]

@@franksimon8375are you upset you didn't get any?

[@felix_christopher]

Goddamnit, Morgana Robinson, Rose Matafeo, James Acaster and Ed Gamble. Sh.t. And it doesn't even stop there. So much more fabulous people!

[@syd7801]

@@felix_christopher Al Murray, Desiree, I tried really hard to see who else was there.

[@Splitlickity]

@@syd7801I think one of the women on stage (in a black dress to the left) was a contestant at one point

[@Lolatusername]

Really love that they're still in character even in award shows. Absolutely deserved.

[@aliasnando]

By now I just accepted that Alex is an introvert all the time. Even in NMJ with his besties.

[@ShonnDaylee]

NOT in character. This is literally how they act all the time.

[@robbpeppertree]

@@ShonnDaylee I mean... I think Greg steps it up a bit for the camera. But I could see that this may be close to how Alex is irl. But who knows.

[@ShonnDaylee]

@@robbpeppertree Every interview I've seen for Greg and Alex, this is how they act. Alex is notoriously shy, which is why Greg loves putting him through this kind of thing. They really don't "play it up" as much as you might think.

[@ilicarriedoll2843]

@@ShonnDaylee and I did watch one interview where Greg is very gentle and respectful of Alex. Greg really admire and respect of Alex

[@johnhuffman9533]

I always love how Greg says "Little Alex Horne", as if "LIttle" is an honorific like Doctor or Mister.

[@BritishTeaLover]

Especially as Alex is 6'2... Really puts it into perspective how big Greg is

[@kaliravel9832]

I cannot be arsed, but I really want someone to do a compilation of the start of every show, where Greg first introduces Alex. Just to see how the words "Little Alex Horne!" become more shrill and manic over time.

[@embisch]

@@kaliravel9832 there literally is a video like that on this channel I believe? 😅

[@onlineo2263]

@@BritishTeaLover wow I am amazed at that. He is the same height as me and no one has ever called me Little Alex! Greg should be the new Jack Reacher.

[@heatherrobertson2227]

He said in an interview that even his kids and their friends call him 'Little Alex Horne".LOL!

[@Francklyynnnn]

I love how Greg still calls him Little Alex Horne even when he's the second tallest person on stage

[@licialee283]

He’s gotta remind Alex how that he’s still little compared to Greg. He likes keeping him humble.

[@micheinnz]

Little Alex Horne is 6' 2"!!

[@PonmonofNuggetor]

@@micheinnz He says he’s over 6 foot but he’s 5 foot 4. Little Alex Horne.

[@RFC3514]

"Little" is actually the second _biggest_ size on the Greg Davies scale (below "me" and above "puny", "minuscule" and "so short he needs a footstool just to reach the floor").

[@kittykat490]

So great hahaha the laughter of the audience says it all... I love Alex pausing at the line about his wife like "oh shit I'm not gonna read this... no I have to"

[@longhims]

I'm more amused that THAT is what he paused at. Not "all the others are rubbish" or "I'm the entertainment format Jesus".

[@peterclarke7240]

To be fair, he may not have read it in it's entirety, and was having a ptsd flashback to the time Greg told the world Alex thinks his wife doesn't pull her weight in the child-reading department. 😂

[@Angs2000]

@@longhims I thought it was Cheesus, esp. coming after "papa likes cheese"

[@MedEvil1c]

he couldn't turn down the task for the Taskmaster and for the people

[@tabithasinclair6821]

@@peterclarke7240 he was probably thinking my kids are gonna see this one day oh god

[@xRiizo]

All the previous contestants in the crowd made this all the better! The fact he went ahead and read it shows true commitment!

[@maxmustsleep]

it's really fun but I mean it makes absolute sense to see comedians at a comedy award show :D and they must have had a huge chunk of known british comedians on the show by now

[@o0Theresa0o]

There is almost a 100% chance that he co-wrote it with Greg, or might have even written it on his own. This was certainly planned.

[@rewcalYT]

@@o0Theresa0o duh, right? Still genius.

[@peterclarke7240]

You don't mean... They're paid actors?!?!?!?!?!? 😲 😂

[@Solid_Soup]

@@o0Theresa0o Yes it was written, it exists as words. Perhaps written by Greg, yes, or maybe perhaps Alex actually writing the 'text', like the premise of the joke claims. It is the use of the logic of 100% where your statement falls short. What if the premise is *true* - but Alex didnt really write it? What if Alex is actually really shy and Greg wrote it as a suprise joke for Alex to read? Who is Alex, Really? We dont know them! Do you know Greg wrote it, or it was co-written? Have you asked them? Would they even tell you the truth? 100% chance my ass. You may be carefree with using the phrase "100% chance" along with such choices as "certainly." If youll permit me to explain, I believe this to be less a case of the psuedorelationships we form online, as of course, you will be aware of the fact that there is a 99.9 percent chance you dont know either comedian, but simply a free use of numbers, though reckless and wanton. In short, I choose to believe, with all my heart, body, mind and soul, that there can never be a true "100% chance." I have recently chosen to rectify this mistake wherever I come across it, to free the crushed perecentages from the weight of the reckless use of the big double-o. Hence this message. Please think upon your actions. Sincerely, SolidSoup. PS: I would be willing to accept a 99.9 recurring percent, minimum. I look forward to your response.

[@AndersWatches]

I love that Alex, who is usually always seen in suits, is dressed so absurdly casually for the event 😂😂 Congrats on the very deserved win!

[@greason]

0:27 Alex breaks and immediately recovers. Impressive.

[@sonofgaming1546]

Makes me lean more towards the idea, that he know what was coming before and laughed about it, but remembered he should act like he is moved by the emotional speech

[@junbh2]

​@@sonofgaming1546Maybe he knew in general but I could easily believe he never saw the exact speech he was going to read until then.

[@loddeutus]

He does that a lot in the series as well and it's so fucking impressive, like HOW ON EARTH?!?!?!?!!

[@liambirch6333]

​@sonofgaming1546 he probably wrote it himself, he is the brains of the operation after all

[@sirslurmusic]

This made my entire day. There is no show on earth more deserving of this reward than Taskmaster. I laughed more at this 3 and a half minute video than I have laughed at anything in a week

[@markfox7764]

Which week?

[@sirslurmusic]

@@markfox7764 You'll never know

[@hopsta5628]

I had to watch it a couple of times, the joy in the room was almost palpable.

[@robertblackburn752]

There’s a beautiful humbleness about Alex Horne, he’s talented in so many ways,a brilliant musician,subtle ego free acting skills and has impeccable comic timing. Love the guy to bits!

[@davidscribner1841]

Alex should be very proud, he created an absolute cultural phenomenon

[@ujai5271]

Fantastic that the only bit of hesitation came when he talked about his wife. Great stuff.

[@ange846]

yeah, that head scratch 😂 tickles

[@TheTrueDeadFingers]

Seeing that Ed Gamble was present, I wonder whose trousers were stolen during this, and for whom. Can't wait to find out in a couple series.

[@Emilio1985]

I wonder if Greg signed any vegetables that evening. For charity, of course.

[@aduro9519]

Wasn't it Mark Watson and Sara Pascoe behind the great trouser theft? Still my all-time favourite prize task.

[@johnj2784]

@@aduro9519 No it was Mark and Ed Gamble. Ed was Greg's support act at the time of the theft.

[@pdoyled]

@@aduro9519 Sara did or was part of the vegetable signing scheme though

[@taleswithtrisha5939]

I'm so glad that the speech was taskmaster-typical! And it was lovely to see some familiar faces in the crowd :)

[@brandonm8901]

Crazy how far the show has come since it was on Dave 6/7 years ago - glad it is reaching more people now and getting the recognition it deserves

[@sillysongs19]

This tbh

[@YvanTDF]

Creating this youtube channel, where the entire world can watch every episode for free, was a master stroke

[@themadplotter]

Even more so considering Alex started it at the fringe doing it live with with random people and comedians. I think only one is on youtube though.

[@drake7993]

@@YvanTDF Its the only reason I've heard of and watched it. Watching clips at work wasn't expecting a masterpiece

[@josh.y]

@@YvanTDF only way I found it and became a fan. I don’t like in the UK or never been so I would’ve never heard of this show

[@meetaverma8372]

The things Greg said about Alex is wonderfully adorable, but the speech he wrote is making me smile for a totally different reason

It didn't make me smile. It made me LOL. :D

[@nicolezeibari6683]

I can say that I had the exact same level of joy as Desiree when I watched this.

[@loeuvrededieu]

That pause before he addressed his wife. I've been watching since the very first series began and it's amazing to see how big it's become

[@kahil2482]

That one button on Greg's jacket is doing one hell of a job holding it together

[@SharienGaming]

ill be honest - i read that in the voice of rhod gilbert XD

[@phoebebrown2883]

I thought that.

[@e.m.ber.]

@@SharienGaming I didn't hear it until I read this and now Rhod is very suddenly audibly inside my head

[@SharienGaming]

@@e.m.ber. youre welcome XD

[@cristianbranea5034]

I scrolled through the comment sections only to find a comment about that button! That button is the hardest working in British comedy!

[@obroni]

An additional prize should be awarded to Greg's jacket button for holding-out all through the award ceremony.

[@jodievdw]

The devil works hard, but Greg's button works harder.

[@EddieVanAidan]

The real MVP

[@elifdurmus8243]

The comment I was looking for

[@lilyweatherwaxHRH]

The comment I didn’t know I was looking for …

[@googiegress]

At the end that little button got 2,001 XP and leveled up to a dinner plate

[@theindoorkites]

So wholesome to see all the comedians who were previously on taskmaster grinning at this amazing acceptance speech lol

[@bearflipstable8365]

Alex’s style of humour is so funny man. Love it. Love Alex Horne and the Horne section too, funny stuff.

[@harleyjones6222]

The day that Greg stops mercilessly trolling Alex is the day I don't want to be on this planet anymore.

[@cvde95]

I love how every single previous contestant has so much love for this show. They all look so ridiculously proud of Alex for winning

[@pdxnate3314]

🎉Congrats!🎉 *airhorn*(in Jessica Knappett's voice)

[@readytoeatapricots]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Alex, Greg, the whole team that made Taskmaster successful! Such an amazing show and I think it is my definite favourite. Greg is right, or Alex in that matter about "about time you recognized my skills, i've been slaying for years with this show." Congrats again! The speech was the highlight of the awards lmao

[@dm9910]

Alex and Greg are so good at their respective personas that it's easy to forget just how diabolical Little Alex Horne really is. Remember this is the man behind the "eat your exotic sandwich" task and many others. I would not be at all surprised if Alex himself wrote that speech to give to Greg to force Alex to read.

[@lilyweatherwaxHRH]

Thought the same thing - that Alex really wrote it. The devilish, seemingly-dorky mastermind behind the scenes … or, possibly, genuinely dorky and still brilliant :)

[@rma42084]

Also "send the taskmaster a cheeky text every day for 5 months." Some people in the comments think Alex just rolls over for Greg without getting his own fun in 😂

[@junbh2]

@@lilyweatherwaxHRH I don't know, the pause before he read the thing about his wife looked real to me. But I suppose it could still be a moment of 'am I _really_ going to say that out loud?'

[@BethanyLowe8773]

This is Greg's style of speech for sure and not Alex's. Alex will have agreed to it but I think that's genuine reluctance and consternation on his face from the beginning. Sometimes in the show yes Greg has lines that Alex and/or writers have given him. This is payback.

[@colemyst]

We need to get Greg a tailor. The taskmaster needs a royal suit.

[@BARUtubbig]

I thought they both had something hidden under their shirt lol

[@junbh2]

Or just one in his size.

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

Congratulations on the award so deserved. Can't wait to see what the next season brings.

[@Ed-tf7uu]

LETS GOOOOOO I absolutely love this show! Was my medicine through this dark times. Congratulations Alex, Greg and the entire team behind Taskmasters! Cheers from Brazil!

[@HarekaTysiri]

CONGRATULATIONS! taskmaster always brightens my day whenever i feel awful. idk how long this show will run, it will probably end one day, but i hope not anytime soon. ILY GUYS!! ESPECIALLY ALEX, thank you, you're a genius!

[@ceznajacob8215]

0:53 It's like the camera guy knew that he was going to be in the upcoming series of taskmaster 🤣

[@ahrenstarr6273]

I have never seen someone blush so hard while laying down the swag.

[@AarOnCoasters]

As an American, this show has opened my eyes to the brilliance of English comedy and culture.

[@AWOOGO]

Congrats guys! Love the show and it's well deserved. Even perfect taskmaster energy here. Keep up the great work!

[@Mike__B]

Greg is definitely pushing the structural strength of that button on his jacket to the limit

[@jocomfiresin6982]

Women have been doing it in animes for years he's just reclaiming the genre.

[@Tractall]

@@jocomfiresin6982 This comment deserves an Oscar for "Realest Comedy in the room".

[@katelights]

Looks like he ate a whole Greggs since he bought that jacket.

[@maxdecphoenix]

it doesn't look nornal. like he looks like danny devito in batman returns

[@lillianjanky9211]

I love Desiree in the audience just absolutely loosing it 😂 CONGRATS on the win guys!!

[@keithhanrahan2045]

Congrats! So proud of you! Have really enjoyed the uploads of the show on youtube, it has really brought up my spirits during this time of peril and uncertainty. Due to my love of this show, my lovely fiance recently gifted me the Taskmaster board game for my birthday, and I literally could not wait to play it. Did a couple rounds of tasks and I havent laughed like that in nearly two years. Thanks for being awesome!

[@mycatranovertheqwertz5206]

How does it work?

[@jocomfiresin6982]

@@mycatranovertheqwertz5206 ... It's a board game... Look it up if I need to explain further.

[@aboxinspace]

Absolutely well-deserved award! Little Alex and Taskdaddy slayin' it as always. Huge props to everyone involved with Taskmaster, and many many thanks for the KZbin uploads! I fell in love with this show less than a month ago & pratically finished all seasons already. On the 2nd rewatch I plan on adding subtitles so my family in Brazil can join in on the fun (let's see if my laziness allows it). ❤️❤️❤️

[@spookybizzle]

This is the most Taskmaster way of accepting an award 🤣

[@Saltywinterchild]

I thank god everyday for the existence of Taskmaster and everyone involved in making it. So well deserved 👏🏻👏🏻

[@maltava4534]

The only thing holding it together more than Alex Horne is that button! What a champ!

[@EnycmaPie]

"What can i say, papa likes cheese."

[@BoingBB]

We have precious little to laugh at these days, so thank God for Taskmaster! It is indeed the Best Comedy Show.

[@FrankB1110]

So many TM alumni having a laugh, what a lovely moment

[@bob_._.]

So nice that Alex let Greg wear his extra suit coat.

[@lornaburke7116]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I binge watched each season over and over on KZbin. Alex is a genius!

[@OS-yf3ko]

Alex Horne. You are are my literal idol. When people ask who I look up to, I say you. No joke. Congratulations to the MOST DESERVING Taskmaster team!!!!

[@trickyricky2903]

Well done team! Well deserved.

[@OurWorldOfWonders]

You make the world smile during very trying times with or without awards... But recognition is Sweet when it happens ! Thank-you from Southern Ontario Canada 🍁

[@CPTM1]

The best thing about Taskmaster that it will never get old. I even enjoy the different versions of the show. The Finnish one, Norwegian and without a doubt Taskmaster New Zealand. And it all started because Alex set Tasks out to comedians during the Edinburgh Fringe.

[@Kiwimarauder]

Wohoo! Deserved! Congrats guys! And thanks for posting episodes and pick-me ups on KZbin.

[@mickeybiss]

You are amazing Alex Horne, please take all the credit for the wonderful and successful idea that has come to be one of the most treasured comedy shows of the UK 🇬🇧 well done team!

[@simplynazou]

Haha. I like how they were in character even while accepting the award. Congratulations. :) I've been watching this show from Montreal Canada and I've really enjoyed it.

[@jocomfiresin6982]

Is the mont real in can? Adah...

[@PanteraRossa]

I literally use the "he/she recently told me in confidence" bit all the time when teasing friends around strangers. Friends who know the show obviously.

[@ELY359]

Never was an award more deserved.

[@troubledspirit3328]

Congratulations from New Zealand... The best show in the world

[@stevegreen5552]

I find myself watching the repeat showings often, and I wouldn't be surprised if some parts will be remembered like those Monty Python sketches that are endlessly quoted! I've been enjoying the Norwegian version which has managed to capture that feelgood factor.

[@user-sx1fg7lc3c]

Alex seems like such a genuinely awesome person.

[@SerendipityChild]

What an acceptance performance! Funny and circumvents delicate emotion. On brand UK 🙂

[@philippawallace-dunlop5582]

Beautifully put. Yes

[@st0mper121]

You know this show is the only show i look forward to watching anymore.

[@rowematthew2667]

Having only discovered this show last winter and having watched every episode since and enjoyed it thoroughly, this speech was a cathartic rush

[@A_Wild_Dyzzy]

It’s amazing that this speech never would’ve been heard if they didn’t win. Such an amazing commitment.

[@junbh2]

Surely Greg would have at least made him do it backstage later

[@peterclarke7240]

I love how at 0:29 Alex has clearly cottoned on that this is going to end badly for him 😂

[@Mike_oxtiny]

Alex is someone we should all strive to be like.

[@jackydooley6053]

Alex is SO humble and it's so nice to see, even though this show has skyrocketed yet he's still so grateful humble and absolutely avoids the spotlight , when most would do anything and everything to take centre stage and want even demand the spotlight, he deserves! That's what you call a true TEAM player!

[@brucewelsh1969]

The only way to accept the award. Gratz Taskmaster.

[@Klaproossje]

Did Alex and Greg switch suitjackets? 😅

[@Skotzenn]

Couldn't be more deserved, it really is one of the best comedy shows of all time.

[@bisneytm1511]

Seeing greg with a group of people really shows me how terrifying greg davies is he towers over everyone

[@distantcoff7391]

Magnificent speech Little Alex Horne absolutely magnificent 😄😁🤗

[@natmickan]

RIP Mrs Little Alex Horne 😂😂😂

[@chi7818]

She’s going to get all of little Alex Horne from Alex Horne

[@tsumichama]

I can't even remember how I came across taskmaster on KZbin last year, but I've been hooked since. Congrats on the award 🥳

[@jmanoochx]

This is brilliant. The whole format concept expanded into everything.

[@CJMohommed]

Genuine and hilarious. A classic for all time.

[@kellyg358]

Most awkward and brilliant thing ever! Congrats TM cast and crew!!

[@PortsTM]

One of the greatest speeches in history. So good how they stay in character

[@HansWurst1569]

From one of the international viewers, I toast to you and love the show. Keep it up!!!!

[@kazkasKitoBaisaus]

it's the best show 100% ! i've been on a world tour to promote to the friends, acquaintances and total strangers and having no regrets. thanks for existing!

[@philippawallace-dunlop5582]

Huge congrats, well deserved. And thanks for the KZbin postings for us ex pats. Best comedy ever, long may it continue !!

[@vaultlife7110]

Beautiful job, team!!!! You bring happiness to us Americans too, and we desperately need it!!!

[@jamiethomas18]

Alex deserves all the accolades, after all he is the creator of the show and without him there would be no Taskmaster. Kudos to you Mr Horne and everyone on the show.

[@UnrelatedAntonym]

I love how Alex is the creator behind the whole show and he purposefully takes on self-deprecating humor and taking a co-host/secondary/side-kick role to Greg and also lets the contestants do some ridiculous things to him for the sake of the tasks. The whole show is brilliant, I love it. So glad they upload this to KZbin. I live in America, so I wouldn't have had the chance to watch the show on the tele.

[@charlielowe7101]

Congratulations on the award it’s so well deserved, I love the show so much and would love you to add the season 11 full episodes please

[@SmaugDaDragon]

I would be SO scared sitting in the front row. That button is holding on for dear life.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Greg should have had his speech notes on a wax-sealed task packet.

[@jocomfiresin6982]

Maybe that's how the contestants got their invitation to the event.

[@BoyPadForDan]

There is Greg Davies the man, and then there is Greg Davies The Taskmaster.

[@ellekay4758]

YES. Deserved beyond belief.

[@soraideso4020]

Truly splendid ! Incredible

[@DylanMcMullen]

Your task is to read this speech I wrote in front of this crowd of people. Most uncomfortable performance wins. Your time starts now. Full marks to little Alex Horne

[@WilmoTheBear]

Has he been wearing the same jacket since the first series? Man has grown.

[@jocomfiresin6982]

He's sitting most the time.

[@ninjabiscuit6157]

Perfect. Easily the best and funniest show on TV for years

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

So much Taskmaster Vibe on that stage! Excellent show and well deserved award. Special shout out to Greg making it about the crew and Alex; he puts a gruff front up, but we know he's a softy inside. A softy who still could pulverize anyone who threatens his friends and family, but a softy all the same.

[@harryturner8701]

I love that it’s making him genuinely uncomfortable but he commits to it anyway

[@Jimverse_]

The taskmaster plot twist would be, alex wrote greg's entire speech and the one that was given to him!

[@jocomfiresin6982]

No the plot twist would be all the contestants in the crowd and all the crew were apart of a task set that very evening and the stage act was just the thing they had to do their task without interrupting.

[@asterix7842]

Alex did a great job acting like this was the first time he'd seen the speech.

[@ramonacombs8852]

I vote that Taskmaster makes some merch with Alex's face and it says "Papa likes his cheese."