And its about flippin time.
Yep, again,Jack Dee.
DreamTaskmastercontestant is definitelyJack Dee.
He really couldnt make it any clearer: he wantsJack Deeon the show.
I think its the only way to persuade him to do it.
So, Jack Dee, if youre listening, like do the show.
And for the first time, Hornes answer ISNT JACK DEE!
In fact, itsThe Outlaws Stephen Merchant.
Heres his answer in full:
Im going to sayStephen Merchant.
I desperately want Stephen Merchant on the show.
I dont know that wed never get him.
But I feel like hes tangible, hes within reach.
I desperately want him.
Not even a whisper of Jack Dee in that answer.
So why the sudden swerve to Merchant?
It feels like theres three options here:
It would actually make quite a lot of sense.
Hisother oneis for reasons which remain unclear talk show host andtheatrical artistLorraine Kelly).
But maybe, just maybe, youve heard it here first.
Taskmaster airs weekly on Channel 4 at 9pm on Thursdays
