Alex Horne's Reddit AMA - Part 2 | Taskmaster

Little Alex Horne answers your questions in the second part of this Reddit AMA. Series 15 of Taskmaster starts 30th March on Channel 4. Watch part 1 here: • Alex Horne's Reddit AM...
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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.

[@Francklyynnnn]

The fact that Phil Wang used to be an original task tester and still managed to be awful at most of series 7 is more impressive than anything a series champion has ever done 😂

[@nicosmind3]

Maybe he was that bad for comedy? 🤔, Or maybe that's why he's no longer the task tester 😂

[@reggaemarley4617]

WANG

[@BrettPemberton]

A LIME!!!!!!!!

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

He didn't have to have good at tasks though, he was the control 😆

[@willisverynice]

He was probably focused on what was most funny and not on winning.

[@auntlynnie]

As someone who rarely knows anyone on the stage when each series starts, I think you underestimate how many people would watch an international version of the show. ❤

[@cait812]

Tbf is it needed when each country can showcase their own talent

[@RapsCalorie]

The head of Dropout (College Humor) tried to get licensing for Taskmaster but it was a pretty firm no IIRC.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@RapsCalorie Was that pre or post 'The TM Version We Don't Talk About' ?

[@cait812]

@@RapsCalorie I love that attempt. Probably issues with their own global licensing + having their own streaming platform for Taskmaster.

[@stingstadia1]

The American version was pretty shit. I was so excited to watch and so disappointed when it started 😔

[@dougr.2245]

The unexpected thing that sticks in my memory is when a duck that you'd forgotten about in the lab was counted in the "find a duck" episode.

[@lenaa8889]

Hi do u remember what series that was?

[@Monox1de7]

@@lenaa8889 pretty sure that was series 13Ep1

[@dougr.2245]

@@lenaa8889 Series 13 episode 1

[@runeflindt7796]

Is there a duck on my face?

[@Tao_Tology]

@@runeflindt7796 'Let's roll the clip'

[@JesseFeld]

4:12 Alex correcting the questioner's grammar saying "which" instead of "what" was just so pure Alex.

[@auntlynnie]

I played it 3x! 😂

[@buggyboogle9]

Yes. On the latest podcast, featuring Alex as a guest, he also corrected Ed by telling him to use “fewer” instead of “less,’

[@AH-te5gs]

The journalism degree kicked in.

[@Mammutidae]

I feel Reddit makes that grammar mistake constantly

[@pixelfrenzy]

...but then Alex used "amount" to refer to a countable noun. How disappointing.

[@Riddla26]

"I'd be a sheep. I think they're very happy." Peak Alex.

[@sonny9493]

It's because Greg is Welsh.....

[@tylerbliss3554]

Petition for Fred the Swede to compete on 2 vs 3 team tasks when the teams are unequal

[@ItsJustAisling]

Fantastic idea. I wholeheartedly endorse this suggestion.

[@rickybarnard5611]

Or like on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" they have the phone a friend bonus, Taskmaster could have a Call a Swede bonus where you can call Fred once a series on any task to ask him for help haha.

[@kevrides5706]

What an absolutely fantastic idea!

[@hillbillysamurai]

YES

[@Sethleavescomments]

As an American who hasn’t heard of most of the comics before each series, I wouldn’t be bothered by a Fin and a Swede I’ve never heard of before. I always end up loving all of the contestants before the end.

[@TheycallmeMrWonka]

Sadly, as things get more successful the numbers minded people start to ONLY think about people who would get more eyes on a show NOT just be great in the show. I dislike that mentality. Not everything needs to be demographics and highest numbers, it won't fail, worst case, less people see it, but if you've made a great show, and it's still doing ok (which we all know Taskmaster will) just make it the best you can.

[@megaskyrimlover]

Given how many people watch all of the international shows, with people we have never heard of, I think a world cup would gain a huge audience. Not only all us Taskmaster nerds, but each country's population would tune in to see how their peeps did.

[@romainkoenig4295]

There is not a single person on this show that I've heard about beforehand

[@MBohr]

I agree, but could be tricky with the language... They would all have to be fluent in English. And even when fluent, sometimes it's difficult to be spontaneously funny in another language

[@iannicholls2790]

Same here. Now I'm loving the format, the contestants are less of a draw for me than seeing how they think outside the box. I'd watch an international version of winners.

[@WillSullivan23]

No joke, there was an ad break (for a dish sponge) immediately after "Please describe the feeling of cake in your bum.", which started with "We squeeze as much as we can in each day."

[@idde4345]

Regarding people not tuning in to watch comedians they don't know: as a Dutch guy watching all this on KZbin I knew about ten percent of the contestants I've seen come along. One of the best parts of the show is getting to know the contestants, with their own ways of approaching tasks, their quirks and their talents (or utter lack thereof). Not really knowing any of them in no way diminishes my enjoyment of the show. So if the higher ups are hesitant that unfamiliarity would stand in the way of a successful Taskmaster World Cup, please consider my case to be evidence to the contrary! (highly anecdotal though it might be :p)

[@Elwaves2925]

That's the thing, people would watch it with an international cast. It's the higher up execs that don't think this because they're out of touch with reality.

[@Alacritous]

Exactly. I've watched the NZ and AU versions of the show from Canada and I have no idea who any of those contestants are and I love them all the same.

[@idde4345]

@@Alacritous exactly. Good contestants are good contestants. Season two of NZ Taskmaster is one of my favorite seasons. Took me all of five minutes to fall in love with David Correos chaotic insanity.

[@doreenhemming3516]

Agreed!!!!!!

[@Cklert]

Coming from a US watcher, I've not known any of the contestants that come onto the show. It doesn't affect my enjoyment at all.

[@hannahbrown2728]

Alex rating Bin Juice and literal backwash over Quinoa is totally in character

[@whereisyourdognow]

4:09 Alex passive aggressively whispering a grammatical correction to this reddit question is so on brand

[@slothfulcobra]

A key thing about Alex's tastes in food that I learned from the Off Menu podcast is that he doesn't have any. He is dangerously unconcerned with how any foods taste and is happy to eat just about anything. I think he has a dangerous level of improv brain.

[@MarkPentler]

Maybe he'd like Huel lol😂

[@SonaraRuna]

Mighty white bread loaf, American singles, shrimp primula, and a Biscoff pop tart...

[@fuchila2point0]

Sean Lock would have been amazing on Taskmaster

[@ninaadadhvaryu1603]

His prize tasks would be amazing!

[@mildgooses4401]

As an outsider looking in (from the states), he seemed like a genuine national treasure. Love watching him on the other panel shows. A shame he’s not more well known here.

[@SquirefromtheShire]

Before seeing Taskmaster, I hadn’t heard of 80% of the contestants. One of the things I look forward to each series is who I’ll be introduced to. Tell the commissioners they’re just wrong.

[@NeonNijahn]

They absolutely are just wrong

[@noidontwantanamebro5323]

Love that he said Liza Tarbuck for the most surprising contestant... Thinking back to a certain cake incident?

[@Tao_Tology]

She also had a very specific attitude to the series. I, think, she went in to it wanting to win? But she was (also) clearly only bothering as much as she felt and was DEFinitely seeing how naughty she could be while still technically following the tasks.

[@WondrousPurple]

I love it, too. :) Liza had the certain cake incident and other memorable moments: Hop, the jaunty trip back to Taskmaster's House for the kiss, the journey of the wind-up toy, her Champion of Champions II look ... Very fun, very naughty. :)

[@pedromendes5022]

I loved Lisa but I honestly thought he would say Sally Phillips. To me, she was the most "out of the box" kind of contestant.

[@anophelesnow3957]

Liza had a superb moment in a group task with those boys Vine and Chaudry. It was a mystery/escape room and the lads would not listen to her - so she just completed the task.

[@benjaminwetter3285]

when she showed up with facial hair, it seemed to have surprised him at least a little. love Tarbuck

[@EdwardKnightsWrites]

Alex and Paul Williams (The New Zealand assistant) levitating together in the photo at 8:12 is certainly one of the more surreal things I've seen today.

[@yobgodababua1862]

"We'll celebrate, but we'll try to do it in a way so no one notices." God bless, I wish there was a bit more of that in the world.

[@TeezyPie]

Dear Commissioners who are SURELY reading this 🤣. We would LOVE an International Taskmaster with various contestants from various international versions!!!

[@Carebearritual]

all the task assistants together in their little suits makes me feel so many positive emotions and i cannot identify any of then

[@ItsJustAisling]

If I had to peg one down (for myself), it'd be "glee".

[@krablord]

Paul Williams looks so joyful and full of life that Taskmasters Assistants group photo! Glad to see it 😂🥰

[@Elwaves2925]

He's happy because he finally found his people after many years of searching.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@Elwaves2925 'Taskmaster told me I was alone but I _knew_ there were others out there'

[@garfreeek]

I've been following him on TikTok for a pretty long time. Haven't seen NZ but he's definitely got the same kind of humor and brain as Alex! 🤣

[@MedEvil1c]

8:06 :)

[@krablord]

@@Elwaves2925 I'm picturing a herd of Taskmaster's Assistants, frolicking and grazing through the fields together. I never realized TM was so cruel, keeping these beautiful creatures from their homes

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

If Alex or someone close to him sees this, please do a 10th anniversary special with all of the worst contestants

[@mhansl]

Frivolous and a waste of time are not words a sensible person would use to describe Taskmaster. It’s entertainment we need in this age of wars, famine, and darkness. Your show is brilliant in the guise of silliness. Thank you for creating it. Thank you for presenting it. Now, can we discuss how Hometasking helped many of us through the pandemic?

[@AndersWatches]

No, it absolutely is frivolous and that’s a good thing

[@rickybarnard5611]

Yes Taskmaster is indeed the cure to many ills, and can ease suffering all round. If only they had Taskmaster in the dark ages, we might be calling it the dimly light ages instead haha.

[@anorthodocs]

Taskmaster has saved my sanity numerous times.

[@coldsteelblue7275]

When mentioning an unexpected thing, I genuinely thought Alex was going to mention Josh's tattoo, that still the most unexpected thing to date....that & Romesh's wedding ring 😂

[@kddidit08]

Tarbuck was my first thought - she's a revelation!

[@Tao_Tology]

Surely it's when 'that traitorous old woman' appeared.

[@elaexplorer]

​@@Tao_Tology LoL I just rewatched the clip recently. It still got a laugh from the look on Greg's face

[@coldsteelblue7275]

@@Tao_Tology I'd say that was a moment for Greg, as Alex had to set up the image & thus would've known, but it's still a great section to watch

[@lenochod6]

what always amuses me how much money and effort and risk the contestants in the first series put into the prize tasks. And then you have some other sseries where it seems like the contestants grabbed the first think they saw :D :D :D

[@squidcaps4308]

Taskmaster world cup would absolutely be watched by a lot of people. I don't tune in just because i know some of the contestants, in fact.. i tune in to get to know new people.

[@ShinyHubCaps]

Don't underestimate the amount of people who watch things for national pride, either. I've watched Olympics events that I couldn't care less about.

[@EyalBrown]

This just in, quinoa officially less edible than burned pornography

[@rickybarnard5611]

I think the quinoa he ate was very undercooked so it was probably the texture that upset Horne, it must have been like gravel eww. Perhaps he is coming round to burnt porn, it could be a delicacy that you have to try a few times to appreciate it haha.

[@m_gwb]

As someone who lives nowhere near the UK, I had absolutely no idea who these people were until I watched Taskmaster. This show has introduced me to a lot of talented & funny comics (the Taskmaster & little Alex Horne included).

[@sidhackney8831]

I love the career path of comics who pursue some more respectable form of writing then bail when they realize they're expected to take things seriously

[@etherkye2]

I'd watch a best international episode! That sounds like great fun to me

[@eivind261093]

Fun fact: A contestant on the Norwegian version of Taskmaster absolutely CRUSHED a world record (not blinking) during the filming of a task.

[@MiraTell2]

@@eivind261093 And now he's the taskmaster - that's probably how he got the job..

[@mageless8192]

“The whole thing is frivolous and a waste of time” Alex the whole thing is keeping us sane! You’re doing amazing work!

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

It is not frivolous or a waste of time, it brings me so much joy. I just know when I’m having a cruddy day I can turn on an episode of taskmaster and be genuinely laughing by the end. Not a lot can do that for me

[@Jennyfisch]

Left a similar comment before I saw yours. Fully agree! It's simple to say why waste resources on a silly show, but laughter is so, so important. It's been my feel-good show during lockdown and ever since, and thus very dear to me.

[@drakethegay]

A waste of food sure, other than that it's just delightful

[@patricklynch9048]

Commissioners need to get with the rest of the world in understanding that taskmaster knows no borders

[@mkmcem]

9:46 WRONG! I'm from Germany and didn't know most of your contestants beforehand - and I watch every bit of TM on youtube because the collection of people in the show makes the show enjoyable, not the fact, that the people are known.

[@lhfirex]

I think a Taskmaster International episode would be great, as either like an International Champion of Champions thing (so limited to 1-2 episodes max) or some broader international one-off episodes like the New Year's Treats.

[@matte5705]

I love Paul Williams jumping so much higher than everyone else

[@Taolan8472]

The rapid-fire responses, the ever-present dry delivery of Horne's wit like a fine white wine, these little AMA videos are a fantastic treat. A little peek behind the curtain, but just a peak. Enough to pique one's interest even further than before. Can't wait for what the future holds. International Taskmaster Tournament sounds like an amazing thing to put on. Liza Tarbuck being the very avatar of Chaos comes as no surprise, especially given the context of your description for sitting on a cake. It's good to hear this is managing to stay fun and fresh for the people involved. This is probably one of the greatest game shows in the history of television, and introduces the world to a range of comedians many of us may have never discovered otherwise.

[@ashholiday123]

Perfect profile pic

[@idde4345]

"a peak behind the curtain" *slightly shaking my head* Peek. (sorry, just channeling my inner Alex Horne)

[@maxington26]

@@idde4345 I'm glad someone else did that before me :)

[@Taolan8472]

@idde4345 damnit. It was supposed to be "peek", then "peak" (as in the peak/tip of an iceberg) then "pique" as a triple layer pun, but i flubbed it.

[@maxington26]

@@Taolan8472 so close! 😉😉

[@aliyaist]

Re: wastage - Taskmaster may be on its surface frivolous, but it brings an immense amount of joy to literally millions of people all over the world. Joy is a beautiful and valuable thing, and wastage in pursuit of joy is no wastage at all.

[@Carebearritual]

right. i’m always pro-no waste but look of some waste has to happen for this one thing that brings us so much joy, i think buying 3 extra aubergines in case is fine

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

Well said🙌

[@KKollective]

That said, the New Zealand version wastes insane amounts of food, so many tasks with food

[@Viprus]

There's something quite nice about Taskmaster, it doesn't quite feel the same as other TV shows. TV in general almost has this weird sort of Corporate disconnect. Like a focus group has decided a sufficient formula for making money or something... Watching Alex talk about Taskmaster, and even just watching the show itself, it just feels more natural and fun. Like the contestants aren't just showing up to get paid or gain exposure, but are actually kind of excited/terrified to be there. It always feels like the contestants sort of know each other a bit, and are hanging out as friends. I don't know, a sort of mutual respect and genuine interest in what they're doing...

[@BOABModels]

I saw Alex and the brilliant Horne Section at the O2 a couple of weeks ago and now I feel like I know him. What a strange but amazing man.

[@AnalogStick95]

Seeing the pictures of all the Taskmaster assistants together feels like when multiple Doctor Who get together in a special

[@dAfoodie101]

poor ol’ goosebump arm beat everyone by 10 points in that tiebreaker but she’s the most unlikely person to need a tiebreaker point 😭 that being said, i would love to see her back on the show one day

[@elaexplorer]

Again I'd really like to see a whole series with 5 of the lowest scorers (in their series) competing together. As a sort of Series of Redemption. They could win a statue of Greg's foot or a bronzed sock.

[@musical3lottie]

Oooh this has been mooted as an idea before but they've said it would feel mean to have a Worst of the Worst - but the way you've framed it, Series of Redemption, is such a good idea!

[@Jennyfisch]

"It's a very stupid show that's very frivolous and a waste of time." It's also a show that brought me lots of joy on bad days as well as good days and not least helped keep me sane during Covid lockdown. So there.

[@KyleBaran90]

I notice that the casting tends to have a certain mix, eg 2 ladies, 1-2 older comics, 1 young upstart, etc etc. It always just has a great chemistry

[@rickybarnard5611]

They all seem to have a similar vibe each series as well, I often wonder if the team are picking people by their personality types without realising, then I remember schedules must play a big factor, and I think the main thing is they always pick people who would be good on the show so I reckon anyone from any series would get on well with anybody else because they are all Taskmaster friendly = genuine and up for anything.

[@markstamp3937]

since I saw TM NZ I thought it would be great to have a series with winners from them and UK (with Rose as the 5th contestant) and have both Alex and Paul setting tasks and have one film where two tasks contradict each other

[@polyglotuk]

Would love a cast with an engineer, scientist, artist, academic and actor. Or even butcher, baker, candlestick maker, tailor and tinker. As for not tuning in to a show with a random Swede and a Finn, I give you Going for Gold. Just make it happen.

[@rickybarnard5611]

I agree, I would love to see a scientist or artist or any other person do Taskmaster, from the UK I think Brian Cox, Hannah Fry and Maggie Aderin Pocock would be good scientist contestants and Grayson Perry would be a good artist to have on because he is friendly and good at presenting and communicating. I think the only requirement is that the contestants are media trained, have worked in the media a long time, and most importantly are up for absolutely anything! haha.

[@daveb1101]

This has no right to be so entertaining after I’ve already read all your answers on Reddit 😂

[@GolfhausYT]

In a way, it's almost more entertaining when you know the answers already... "Oooh, he's gonna say it! He's gonna say it!"

[@mftmss7086]

stop lying

[@CucumberpatchAddict]

2:23 i mean i knew alex had kids, wasn't aware of his girlfriends and boyfriends though

[@Tao_Tology]

Don't tell Greg

[@GolfhausYT]

@@Tao_Tology They're probably Greg's girlfriends and boyfriends.

[@Tao_Tology]

@@GolfhausYT Ah, yes. The Harem.

[@ryanharrell931]

Every time he flirts with Greg and vice versa it's so natural I still think there's a chance they're lovers xD

[@Ckapter]

Fulfilling, Moorish... Cold... That slayed me!

[@jackmanley1473]

The holy grail for future Taskmaster guests imo is David Mitchell. I feel like he'd either be unbelievable, or he'd get caught up so much by the nonsense logic of the show that he would fail tasks spectacularly. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[@bloodybaronesse]

I'd absolutely watch an international world cup version of Taskmaster. I watched some of the international off-spins, and in some cases I knew none of the candidates and it still was fun and entertaining.

[@youngbubbiesclub2848]

Does international Taskmaster have to be the winners? I'd love to see David Correos return.

[@2nd3rd1st]

YES! I love this Alex Mouths Answers segment!

[@rickybarnard5611]

And Mildy Astonishes

[@MijinHimura]

I was in the audience twice for the season 15 recording. I cannot wait to see the whole season. Keep up the great work Alex, Greg and co ^_^

[@faenorsjewel5618]

There should be a taskmaster of taskmasters with Greg as The Taskmaster

[@Elwaves2925]

Good idea but I'd want Greg to take part.

[@Tao_Tology]

I don't want to have to watch all my Dads fighting.

[@lasagnahog7695]

"We've got a 100th contestant" Series 20 confirmed bebeh

[@laluneodyssee4404]

I now want an international taskmaster more than anything

[@ra3511]

"What contestant...? Which contestant!"

[@EziosBladez]

I honestly thought the most surprising would have been Rhod tying him up instead of himself to stop him being untied.

[@lauranickl8237]

"People won't tune in to a program with a swede and a finn the haven't heard of" Well, a lot of taskmaster international fans have watched over 14 seasons of British (and other) people they haven't heard of. I don't think that's such a big problem. If you include a known British contestant, you still got a hook for your audience, and besides that, the taskmaster formula will do the rest.

[@musical3lottie]

He said it's the TV commissioners that think that and need to be convinced. No doubt Alex knows the audience would be up for it!

[@mildgooses4401]

“One day, every second of every filming day will be released” Alex, you majestic donkey, don’t tease me like that

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

I liked the answer to not showing unaired tasks. Makes sense.

[@crane112491]

Thank you for doing these videos. I've already read the responses on reddit but it's just a joy hearing your responses as well

[@ianitor]

Little Alex Horne, you have a second suit... the swimsuit that Rhod gave you

[@OscarMSmithMusic]

A weather app for 20 years in the future 😂 Alex is so naturally quirky!

[@samweatherall8970]

It’s so hard to tell when Alex is joking sometimes. When he said ‘I only have one suit’ it sounds sooo believable but I know for a fact he doesn’t and often replaces them

[@rickybarnard5611]

He also had a blue suit and a pink one in different tasks. He was just being a silly billy I think. I found out from the Taskmaster podcast that Mike Wozniak wore the same suit for the tasks and the studio show, the only one to do it, maybe Joe Thomas as well. So those are men with one suit for real, I think maybe Horne idolises their commitment to their looks.

[@emilythomas9786]

“I’d be a sheep. -knowing look-“ 😂😂😂😂

[@Kekskuchen666]

I am German and know almost none of the people who appear on this show and still end up loving them, do not underestimate our enjoyment of lovable weirdoes

[@buggyboogle9]

Thank you Alex for taking the time to answer the questions.

[@benzaiten933]

that picture of all the TM assistants hopping is amazing! and Paul Williams is the only one in white 😅

[@MyNameIsNeutron]

Regarding the international best-of, I'd love to see contestants meet their international counterparts, like David Correos & Nish Kumar, or Bård Ylvisåker & Rhod Gilbert, or Dara Ó Briain & Harald Eia (aka battle of the Competitive Dads) Edit: Nina Oyama & Maria Stavang

[@0wnedstamp]

International Taskmaster sounds amazing!

[@AdamSnape]

If you want to convince the commissioners to make a world cup, make the international versions available in the UK!

[@RealBradMiller]

I found Taskmaster when I looked up Noel Fielding stand-up one evening, I knew none of the other people, but I instantly fell in love. Don't need to know the contestant beforehand, I end up loving them by the end. Thanks, Alex and crew!!

[@quotethenovanevermore9565]

I absolutely love these Q and A videos! I love hearing about some of the thought processes and behind the scenes action

[@fizzy1922]

Instead of AMA it should be AAA Ask Alex Anything

[@clockworkkirlia7475]

Oh, it's "England" is it? Mostly kidding, hope the filming is going well, and thanks for the answers!

[@Ilyen12]

On the world cup thing... I've never heard of any of the contestants still can't wait to see more

[@generaldecker9971]

Great job all involved. Best show of the decade for me. Thank you for putting shows up on youtube. Thanks for taking our questions, Alex. We appreciate you and your team. From Canada, much love and respect.

[@biologicalhunter520]

I would tune in so fast for an international taskmaster. There's no way it wouldn't be good

[@arothmanmusic]

As an American who watches almost no television at all, I have rarely known or even vaguely recognized any contestant. The cast always seems to generally be "older guy, younger guy, brown guy, older woman, hot woman", but occasionally swapping one or more role. I've loved every cast.

[@MarkPentler]

This is so dead on 😂

[@gidodirkmaat3192]

I think international task masker would be great, i’m not from the UK and hardly know any contestants but always love the show

[@Nvenom8.]

These have been a lot of fun to watch.

[@jojoscats]

I love your ethical responsibility, reasonably applied.

[@DanielWright-np3fq]

Sorry for the double post but I had to say this about the last comment about International Taskmaster composed of contestants from other countries not being readily recognizable. I am American and recognized perhaps one tenth of the contestants, but it's their talent and wit and charisma that make me love absolutely each of them to bits. You do an International line-up and it will outdo your wildest expectations. Funny knows no borders (I hope that's true. At least I believe it.)

[@salo7227]

Can't wait for season 15!

[@erwinchan6077]

We need a part 3. And parts 4-10 please.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I’m so excited to know there’s another series coming😊

[@kennyblaha9620]

Thank you for doing this, Alex!

[@leileleileleile]

These are such a delight! Thank you Alex for doing this!

[@badedit4624]

It is so great to see him out of character. Thank You Alex and the whole team for making this show. This an QI was the only thing that kept me sane during lockdowns.

[@torfrida6663]

Me too! 🇬🇧👍

[@FirstnamesandLastnames]

After watching season 15, I have to admit that the dog walker callout was impeccable

[@TheDrugOfTheNation]

"Describe the feeling of cake in your bum..." Andrex puppy advert: "Sometimes a little love goes a long way"

[@snarzetax]

Super excited to hear series 16 is being shot!

[@StaceWah]

Dog walker is such an easter egg now that I've seen Season 15!!

[@hillbillysamurai]

Id love to see a taskmaster where all taskmasters compete.

[@iamzeeshankhan]

Please please include a Taskmaster Norway winner whenever you do a Taskmaster WC, that's my favorite taskmaster rendition beside the OG

[@Opal774]

Thanks for this mate!

[@ninjakannon]

I've watched some of the foreign Taskmaster series (I wish it were easier to do), and you get to know the cast pretty quickly. Judging by that and the success of shows like Big Brother and Love Island that cast non-famous people, I think you could do Taskmaster with anyone who displayed a strong mix of creativity, confidence, and humour. The marketing might need to change though. One way to explore this would be e.g. an Olympics special with gold medal competitors.

[@Elwaves2925]

I mean, they've shown with the New Year specials that even comedians aren't needed for it to work. You simply need the right group of people.

[@mexicaneanding]

alex you have a brilliant mind and can't wait to see what you come up with this season, up the taskmaster!

[@anttibjorklund1869]

I had to stop and look at the picture of Taskmaster Assistants, and if I saw right, the Finnish Taskmaster's Assistant is in the center.