Episode 9: I’ve been a bit ill

Episode synopsis

In this episode the contestants must bring in the best form of protection, get a ball into a bin with the most bounces, make a delicious dust meal, complete tasks as one person, and stack plates and bowls on their heads.

Title context

'I’ve been a bit ill' was Joe Thomas' excuse for walking so gingerly, in the 'Make yourselves look like one person' task.

Alternate Titles

• On Denmark's TV2 Play streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Jeg har været lidt syg', which translates as 'I've been a bit ill'.
• On Finland's MTV Katsomo streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Olen ollut vähän kipeänä', which translates as 'I've been a bit ill'. [Translator credit: zador]
• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Jeg har vært litt syk', which translates as 'I've been a bit ill'. Note: this Norwegian translation of the title only appears in the subtitles for the episode, whereas the episode title listed on the platform is the original English title. [Translator credit: Jan Harald]

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! And welcome. I'm fine, thanks for asking. It's episode nine, which means it's the dying stages of competition, and I'm dying to introduce you to the people dying to win my gold-dyed face.

Assistant Intro

And, he's here beside me, and I can tell because of the heavy breathing and the wet noises... It's... little Alex Horne!

Taskmaster's Sign-off

So, what have we learned today? We've learned that as a species it's about time we started being more responsible in our lives. So, the next time you take out a rubbish bag, just pause for a second and double-check, because you never know when there is a wild Paul Sinha lurking inside. Let's all cheer again for tonight's winner - Lou Sanders! It's the final next. That's exciting. We'll see you there!