Greg Davies explains why he and Alex Horne aren’t hosting Junior Taskmaster

Greg Davies explains why he and Alex Horne aren’t hosting Junior Taskmaster

As a seasoned movie critic who’s seen more than a few quirky British shows come and go, I must say that the announcement of Junior Taskmaster has me quite intrigued. The original series, with its unique blend of humor, wit, and bizarre tasks, has been a staple in my viewing rotation for years now, so it’s refreshing to see a spin-off taking shape.


The upcoming Junior Taskmaster is almost upon us, and several spectators are eagerly anticipating the fact that Greg Davies and Alex Horne may not be appearing as Taskmaster and his assistant in this edition – and there’s an excellent explanation for this change!

Starting this coming Friday, the 8th of November, a fresh spin-off show is set to debut. This new series features 25 young competitors, ranging from 9 to 11 years old, eagerly preparing to tackle a variety of puzzling challenges for the sake of amusement.

Instead of Davies and Horne supervising events, it’s Rose Matafeo who will render decisions on the strange tasks as the role of Taskmaster, while Mike Wozniak will relish his role in managing each task meticulously.

Davies clarified that he felt it’d be more suitable if another person handled the children’s project. He admitted that he might appear too intimidating for kids, and he feared he could lose self-control in the process.

When asked for any suggestions as he joins the upcoming Channel 4 spin-off, Davies replied, “I believe Rose and Mike are an excellent pairing, and I think they’ll create a fantastic show. However, I don’t feel they require my guidance. I’m simply eager to watch it unfold on its own merits.

Greg Davies explains why he and Alex Horne aren’t hosting Junior Taskmaster

Recently, Horne shared with TopMob Magazine his thoughts on potential future versions of Taskmaster, mentioning, “We’ve tested a pilot for a spin-off called Foodmaster.

“We’ve discussed characters like Dogmaster and Carmaster, but it seems we’re content with the current state. There’s a risk of watering down the product if we add more. At the moment, junior and senior seem to be our main characters.

Throughout the run of the series, the competitors (who are all relatively young) will race through five preliminary rounds and two semifinals. The top five contestants from these events will advance to the Grand Finale, aiming to secure the title of the inaugural Junior Taskmaster Champion.

Junior Taskmaster airs weekly from 8pm on Friday 8th November on Channel 4.

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2024-10-28 00:34