Richard Osman has opened up about his time on Taskmaster, revealing that he has a ‘long-running beef’ with the present’s producers after a sure incident
Home of Video games star Richard Osman has disclosed that he harbours a “long-running beef” with the creators of Taskmaster following an episode involving one other contestant.
Conceived in 2010 and debuting on Dave in 2015, Taskmaster pits 5 contestants in opposition to one another in a collection of challenges.
Host Greg Davies presides over the duties, handing out factors, with the collection’ winner taking residence a trophy.
Throughout a latest instalment of his podcast The Relaxation Is Leisure, Richard reminisced about his stint on Taskmaster, mentioning how he was tasked with compiling a YouTube spotlight reel of his time on the present.
Reflecting on the clips he selected to showcase his prime moments, he talked about: “There have been a couple of duties that I felt I did very nicely.
“There’s the one with the yoga balls on the prime of the hill, which, even to at the present time, individuals in each nation on this planet ask me about at e-book occasions. So clearly, I needed to have that there.”
But, he lightheartedly recounted a specific episode with comic Jon Richardson that led to their ongoing dispute with the Taskmaster crew: “Jon Richardson and I’ve a long-running beef with the Taskmaster producers due to the scoring system in one of many episodes.”
In the meantime, reflecting on his enjoyment of his stint on the programme, he revealed that his major purpose was to make viewers “snort”.
Explaining that, as a participant, he aimed to have “a few moments that make you look good, a few issues that make you look dangerous, after which a little bit little bit of spice on the finish. And settle one rating at size.”
While his connection to broadcasting had existed for years, it wasn’t till he stepped in entrance of the cameras in 2009 on Pointless that Richard gained widespread public recognition.
Following his resolution to depart the programme in 2022, he has efficiently established himself as a novelist. His first e-book, The Thursday Homicide Membership, garnered widespread crucial reward and reached Platinum Bestseller standing.
Taskmaster is about to return this night (July 24) at 11 p.m. on U&Dave.
