Ep 1. Hello

Taskmaster season 8 episode 1 “Hello” starts with the introduction of a brand new lineup of contestants who are ready to take on the challenges set by Taskmaster Greg Davies and his right-hand man, Alex Horne. The first challenge sees the contestants trying to impress the Taskmaster with their best impersonations. From Bruce Forsyth to an elephant, the contestants pull out all the stops to impress the Taskmaster and gain an advantage for the next challenge.

The next challenge, appropriately named “Pocket Profile,” sees the Taskmaster assigning each contestant a celebrity to impersonate for the duration of the episode. The contestants must study their assigned celebrity’s mannerisms, speech patterns and aura in order to create the perfect impression. This challenge forces the contestants out of their comfort zones and pushes them to their limits.

Taskmaster season 8 episode 1 continues with its third challenge, “Don’t Blink”. The contestants are instructed to stare at a painting without blinking for as long as possible. This challenge may seem simple, but it ultimately tests the contestants’ ability to focus and stay still, which proves to be difficult for some.

The fourth challenge, entitled “The Cuddle,” requires the contestants to get as many strangers as possible to give them a cuddle in under an hour. From children to senior citizens, the contestants hit the streets to try and convince strangers to take part in their quest for hugs. This challenge encourages the contestants to try their luck with different approaches, from using cute animals to trying their best to blend in with the crowd.

The final challenge of Taskmaster season 8 episode 1, “The Blender” sees the contestants given a variety of items to blend together in a smoothie. The contestants get creative with their concoctions, putting everything from bacon to flowers in their mixtures. Once the smoothies are blended, they are served to the Taskmaster, who judges each one based on their creativity, taste and appearance.

Throughout the episode, Taskmaster Greg Davies and Alex Horne provide hilarious commentary and witty banter, as they watch the contestants tackle each challenge. The contestants themselves bring their own brand of humor to the game, as they try their best to impress the Taskmaster and one-up each other.

Taskmaster season 8 episode 1 is a perfect introduction to the world of Taskmaster, providing both new and old viewers with laughs, intrigue and some unexpected twists. With a cast of characters who are all uniquely funny and talented in their own ways, Taskmaster season 8 episode 1 proves to be an unforgettable start to what promises to be a wild and entertaining season.