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21 Feb 2024, 11:54
Alex Horne has spoken to Chris Evans about the upcoming 17th series of Taskmaster, as well as the much-anticipated Junior Taskmaster.
Joining the Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch today ahead of his upcoming UK tour with his band The Horne Section, the husband of Virgin Radio’s own Rachel Horne also chatted about Taskmaster, which is set to return with a whole new set of contestants.
“Series 17 starts soon,” Alex told his pal Chris. “I’m gonna say it might be March."
The new series features Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton, and will be on Channel 4 in the “same slot, Thursdays at 9.”
During their chat, Chris and Alex also spoke about YouTube sensation MrBeast, which led to Alex explaining why Taskmaster won’t be making a particular change to its aesthetic. And it’s news that will surely delight fans.
The pair spoke about the fact that MrBeast and American sports and comedy group Dude Perfect now film in huge studios and warehouses, despite their humble beginnings.
“We drive past the Watford Harry Potter studios quite often, and it is that enormous block,” Alex said. “It's funny because the Dude Perfect lot have the same system. They've got their own warehouses, but they all started just in their backyard. With Taskmaster, we haven't moved on. We are still in this tiny little cottage with a tiny backyard. And I think the sensible thing would have been to build a studio. But we're not going to do that.”
When Chris asked: “Not ever?” Alex confirmed: “No, no.”
And the Taskmaster’s assistant said that the much-loved house will be in use for the upcoming Junior version of the show. He added: “And we’ve got Junior Taskmaster coming up, again which should be in the studio, but we've not done that."
He added: “I think it's the British way, though, to just keep it small.”
Enthusing about Junior Taskmaster - which is due to land later this year, with Rose Matafeo as the Taskmaster and Mike Wozniak as her assistant - Alex said: “It’s really great. It’s 9, 10 and 11 year olds, and it's so magical seeing kids being kids and using their imagination and being competitive but also supportive. It's great.”
Before that, The Horne Section’s Hit Show kicks off in Cambridge in March and will head to various corners of the UK until November. The band will perform soon-to-be top hits, and fans can expect plentiful enthusiastic dancing, party games, and a lot of mucking about.
“I'm looking forward to the ones where I have to stay over,” Alex said about the upcoming dates, before adding, “Sorry, Rachel.”
He continued: “What I don't like about touring nowadays is where you zip in, do the show, zip out, and you don't see the town at all. So, places like Middlesbrough and Durham we're going to make the most of it. We're going to do the sites and meet the people."
Taskmaster is available to stream on Channel 4.
The Horne Section's Hit Show is on tour from March to November 2024. Tickets are available now via thehornesection.com.
For more great live sessions and interviews listen to The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with cinch weekdays from 6:30am on Virgin Radio, or catch up on-demand here.
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