Episode 5: This is pushing the limit a bit. Or not?

Episode synopsis

In this episode, the contestants must bring in the best thing to hang on a wall that they would not normally hang on a wall, record the highest number on a pedometer, do the worst thing and make the best apology to Markl, score a goal with a plastic bag, take a menhir as far as possible, make a lipstick portrait of Vasco, and stack some buckets.

The guest contestant in this episode is Salvador Martinha.

Title context

Salvador Martinha, while considering what he has done during the ‘Do the worst thing and make the best apology’ task, rhetorically questions whether “This is pushing the limit a bit, or not?”.

Taskmaster Intro

Cordial greetings, and welcome to Taskmaster! It's tonight's Taskmaster, where another decisive step will be taken towards conquering the trophy of trophies. It's actually my head. Markl, show them my head. Be careful. Soon I'll want you to be Taskmaster's Lenka. Okay? It's a golden version of my head that would go well in any living room. Preferably in the middle of the room, with spotlights focused right on my head. And one of the four people who are sitting here will be able to, at the end of this second season, take my head home.

Contestant Intros

A woman who already knew what she wanted to be when she was a kid. Just the other day, I saw a wonderful video of Catarina Furtado calling to the stage, in Porto, a 10 year old Inês. And who would have guessed that such an angelic little girl would become, in some tasks, Beelzebub in person? Ladies and gentlemen, Inês Aires Pereira!

Note: Catarina Furtado is an actress and presenter who later appears as a guest contestant in episode 1 of season 4.

A man who isn’t just an amazing guy, but also a huge comedic talent who travels around the entire country, performing in his sold out shows. And he says that he really has to do them, because only Beyoncé can stop for two or three years. Gilmário, she might be Beyoncé, but she doesn’t lock Markl in a shed like you do. Ladies and gentlemen, Gilmário Vemba!

Note: Vasco is referencing Gilmário’s actions during the ‘Prevent Markl from scoring a goal’ task.

A woman who confessed that one of the first things she was told when she started to work as an actress was: ‘Kissing a man, a woman, or a wall, is the same thing’. Jessica, let me tell you that I recently caught Markl French-kissing stucco. It isn’t quite the same thing. Ladies and gentlemen, Jessica Athayde!

A man who is so beloved in his hometown that he was once called to give a pep talk to Vitória FC players after their coach got fired. Careful, Mourinho. Attention, Ruben. Get out of the way, Paulo Fonseca. One of these days, we’ll have in football Mister Toy!

One of the biggest names in comedy. A friend, and for the last few months, one of my tennis buddies. I really enjoy people who value the good things they do. And Salvador’s like that. When he scores a nice point, he shouts ‘Beautiful!’. And it’s beautiful that he’s here. Ladies and gentlemen, Salvador Martinha!

Assistant Intro

I feel obligated to salute the individual sitting beside me, who’s in a contractually smaller chair. Ladies and gentlemen, your sweet applause for Nuno Markl!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

Stones on your path, or a weighty menhir.
Should I or an ex-boyfriends cousin make it clear?
A shower feels good. We should clean our soul.
Especially if someone throws at you a chocolate mousse bowl.
You never know what awaits you. Some days are nice, others are bollocks.
But maybe you’ll encounter some lipstick Jackson Pollocks.
Keep close those you love, celebrate the goals you get.
And ‘Nuno Markl wets the bed’ may you never forget.