Taskmaster Series 19: The Most Competitive Lineup Yet
The highly anticipated Taskmaster series 19 is set to premiere on Channel 4 in the UK on Thursday, May 1, and the contestants are already making bold claims about their chances of winning. According to an exclusive report from Den of Geek, this season’s lineup is shaping up to be the most competitive yet.
In a series of pre-studio interviews, the contestants showcased their unique personalities and strategies for success. Jason Mantzoukas, known for his confident and charismatic stage presence, has stepped up his game, as Den of Geek reports. "Trash talk, chutzpah, promises to bury his rivals in a shallow grave, exhortations for couples watching at home to use his performance as an on-screen sex aid, and an energetic exit," the publication notes.
Mantzoukas is not the only one with high ambitions, however. Comic Fatiha El-Ghorri matched Mantzoukas’ confidence, as quoted in the Den of Geek article. "Neither are intimidated by the prospect of being judged by the Taskmaster, and both are promising a ground-shaking victory and world domination," the publication states. It’s clear that these two contestants are not hiding their desire to win and are willing to do whatever it takes to come out on top.
In contrast, Ghosts, Yonderland, and Horrible Histories star Mat Baynton is taking a more cautious approach. As Den of Geek reports, Baynton will be competing in series 19 wearing a breathable, monogrammed marathon runner’s outfit. His interview, filmed at Painshill Park in Cobham, Surrey, shows him fulfilling the more traditional Taskmaster role of the nervous, paranoid, and shell-shocked contestant. Baynton’s strategy is more in line with what viewers have come to expect from Taskmaster contestants, but it’s unclear if it will be enough to secure him a win.
Rosie Ramsay, whose comedian husband Chris lost out on a series 13 win to Sophie Duker, is another contestant with a humble approach. As quoted in Den of Geek, Ramsay predicts a fourth-place overall position in the competition but also warns her rivals that they will be "terrified" when they see her performance. With a mix of confident and cautious contestants, series 19 is shaping up to be an unpredictable and exciting season.
The final contestant, Stevie Martin, rounds out the lineup with a mostly duck and mooning-focused interview. According to Den of Geek, this season’s contestants are promising to bring the heat, and viewers will have to tune in to see who will emerge victorious. With Taskmaster series 19 airing at 9 pm on Thursday, May 1, on Channel 4 in the UK, fans won’t have to wait much longer to see these contestants in action. As Den of Geek notes, this season is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet, and it’s anyone’s game.
