Imagine being someone whos never seenTaskmaster.
A virgin to joy.
Instead, there are series ofTaskmasterwhere contestants neither reach for the stars nor end up hilariously in the gutter.
The highs arent that high, the lows arent that low and so the result is… middling.
Overall though, 8 didnt quite reach the heights of other series.
Perhaps it was a lack of bonding in the studio.
Catch all the yellow balls in clothing.
Dont let the green balls touch anything other than the grass.
A classic.).
Or perhaps Iain Stirlings comedy rage was too uncomfortably convincing as just… rage.LM
16.
Even a surprising unplanned cameo from Ben Fogle cant help improve this series ranking.
All in all, good fun but not one of the best.ED
15.
Thats what always creates the most memorable moments.
That, and a lot of walking around in a field.
Jo Brand and David Baddiel largely, could not be arsed.
This time around, the contrast in approach proved entertaining.
This lot were all fun, but mostly separately instead of together.
LM
12.
Just lots and lots of smart silliness.
An entertaining series overall, but lacking a bit of punch.LVG
11.
Would it look different?
Would it feel different?
Would the tasks be as good and the contestants as funny?
Simple joys in a complicated time.LM
10.
Ramsey charmed even the most cynical of us by continually being surprised watching back every task hed participated in.
If there was an award forTaskmasters best blagger, Judi Love would win by an absolute landslide.
Top class entertainment from a bloody good group of lads.ED
9.
The problem is those two key moments overshadow most of the rest of the series.
could be so devastating?
Phil Wangs exposing costume, Kerry Godlimans bosh!
Who else could get a picture of theTaskmasters mum in a fez, in the bath?
Top-tier trolling from a clearly troubled soul, and an excellent set of contestants.LM
2.
The others were good too, of course, but Bob Mortimers contribution toTaskmasterhistory was god-tier.
How to narrow down the highlights?
Send the Taskmaster an anonymous cheeky text every day for 5 months!
Make Marmite!Sally Phillips watercooler moment!
Make this coconut look like a businessman!
Theres not a dud among them.LM
Taskmasters New Years Treat will air on Channel 4 in early 2025.
