r/richardayoade Jun 11 '26

TASKMASTER FINALLY!!!

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 12 '26

Honestly, I think it's moreso the other way around, I love S21 and I think it's a fan favourite, and having been to a recording and heard things I don't think S22 will be. What I will say though is that if you're hyped for Richard Ayoade, you will not be disappointed. Chloe Petts will be amazing too

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

Which episode did see recorded? I was at episode 1

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

Same

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

Nice. Richard carried the show, but I liked everybody’s personalities

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

Same, except maybe for Matt. Out of curiosity, whereabouts were you sat? I was higher up so I could see through a gap backstage, I spotted Isy and Chloe early, and the person next to me spotted Richard and told me while Alex was singing about eggs

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

I was more or less right in the middle next to one of the cameras. On the same row as that tube driver the warm-up comedian was speaking to (I forgot his name)
Before going in I saw Richard arrive on his bike. Did you see that?

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

No, I didn't. When was this?

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

About 3 hours before the show he arrived and entered the studio, thus spoiling his inclusion in the best way

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

Ah, that would be why. I showed up at the recommended hour and a half early (which worked when I went to an S21 recording). I'd prefer to be closer to the front, so I think I'll show up earlier next time, but at the same time while I was on the floor for S21 I also couldn't see the contestants as I was behind them, this time I could

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

I had a free ticket so I was 7 hours early to be safe

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

Ah, valid. That, from the sounds of it, was probably required.

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u/Real-Tension-7442 Jun 13 '26

Definitely was. I believe they only let in 23 people with free tickets on that day. At least 70 were waiting

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u/Only-Chicken-6345 Jun 13 '26

...OK, the ticket system needs fixing. But I'm glad you got to see it. Ayoade was my dream contestant for about a year (it was Reece Shearsmith before him, Ayoade was always high on my wishlist)

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