Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian Mike Wozniak described Taskmaster creator Alex Horne as "ruthless" in his methods to keep the show's challenges a surprise for contestants. Wozniak, who won the original Edinburgh Fringe edition in 2010 and came second in the 2021 televised series, detailed how contestants are kept completely unaware of tasks. He recounted being "sequestered" and monitored, even during bathroom breaks, to prevent any prior knowledge of the challenges. Wozniak also spoke positively about his working relationship with Taskmaster Greg Davies, having starred together in the 2010 sitcom Man Down. He later served as an assistant for Junior Taskmaster in 2023, a spin-off show that featured child contestants but was not renewed for a second series. In fullComedian says Alex Horne is ‘completely ruthless’ on TaskmasterMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Mike Wozniak won the original Edinburgh Fringe edition of the show in 2010 before placing second in the televised 2021 series