Taskmaster Season 15 Contestants, Meet the line-up of Comedians
by Ushapriyanga | Updated Mar 31, 2023
Taskmaster
Taskmaster is a popular British comedy panel game show that was created by Alex Horne, a comedian and musician, and is presented by both Horne and Greg Davies. The show features five celebrities, mostly comedians, who participate in various challenges. Horne acts as the umpire, while Davies, the "Taskmaster", judges the contestants' performances and awards points accordingly. The concept was initially created by Horne for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010, and later adapted for television in 2015 when he secured a deal with Dave. The show was acquired by Channel 4 after its ninth series in 2019. Taskmaster series 15 began on Channel 4 at 9 pm on Thursday, 30 March.
Taskmaster Season 15 Contestants
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Contestants
1.
Frankie Boyle
2.
Ivo Graham
3.
Jenny Eclair
4.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe
5.
Mae Martin
Taskmaster Series 15 Cast
Frankie Boyle:
A Comedian and Writer Known for Mock the Week and Controversial Stand-up Shows. Frankie Boyle is a well-known comedian and writer who gained fame for his appearances on BBC's Mock the Week and his stand-up show Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights. He has also made appearances on other popular shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Would I Lie to You? and QI.
Ivo Graham:
Stand-up Comedian and TV Personality Who Co-presented Dave's British as Folk. Ivo Graham is a stand-up comedian who gained popularity after winning the So You Think You're Funny competition in 2009. He has made appearances on various popular TV shows like Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI, Richard Osman's House of Games and Have I Got News for You. He recently co-presented the show Dave's British as Folk alongside Darren Harriott and Fern Brady.
Jenny Eclair:
A Comedian and Actress Known for Grumpy Old Women and Alternative Commentary on Eurovision. Jenny Eclair is a popular comedian and actress who became famous for her starring role in Grumpy Old Women. She has also made appearances on various shows like Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, The Bill, Packet of Three, Loose Women, Comic Relief Does Fame Academy, I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and Splash. She gained popularity for her alternative commentary on the Eurovision Song Contestant in 2002.
Kiell Smith-Bynoe:
An Actor Known for Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats. Kiell Smith-Bynoe is a well-known actor who gained popularity after starring in the popular TV shows Ghosts and Stath Lets Flats. He has also taken on roles in other TV shows like Whitechapel, Friday Night Dinner, Enterprice, Ellie & Natasia, Man Like Mobeen and Death in Paradise. He recently featured in Don't Hug Me I'm Scared, Mood and The Witchfinder.
Mae Martin:
A Canadian Comedian and BAFTA Nominee Known for Creating and Starring in Feel Good. Mae Martin is a popular Canadian comedian who gained fame for creating and starring in the show Feel Good. They started their career in Canada, writing for the sketch series Baroness von Sketch Show, before moving to London and performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. They have also taken on various roles in other popular shows like Uncle, Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier, Comedians of the World and The Flight Attendant. Martin identifies as non-binary and uses they/them and she/her pronouns.
Taskmaster Season 15 Line Up Comedians
Taskmaster has made a comeback with a fresh lineup of comedians who will compete for the chance to win a coveted gilded sculpture of Greg Davies's head. In the season premiere, Greg and Alex Horne welcomed five contestants - Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Mae Martin. The first task required them to find the most reliable item weighing 1kg or less, with Mae winning with a 1kg full English breakfast. The second challenge was to unwind a ball of string within one minute and place it neatly on a cushion, a task that caused panic for some contestants who failed to read the full instructions. Jenny and Mae completed the task with different approaches, and Alex had to stop the clock.
Taskmaster Season 15 Contestants - FAQs
The comedians participating in Taskmaster Season Premiere are Frankie Boyle, Ivo Graham, Jenny Eclair, Kiell Smith-Bynoe, and Mae Martin.
The first task in the season premiere was to find the most dependable item weighing 1kg or less.
Mae Martin won the prize for the first task by presenting 1kg worth of full English breakfast.
The second task in the season premiere required the comedians to unwind a ball of string.