Comedian Maisie Adam has made a startling confession about her time on the beloved comedy show Taskmaster, revealing a heated on-set disagreement with the show's creator and co-host, Alex Horne, that she believed would see her fired.
The revelation came during an appearance on the podcast >Would I Lie To You?, where Adam shared the tense behind-the-scenes moment that left her fearing for her place on the programme.
The Heated Moment That Sparked Fear
Adam, who starred in the show's 14th series, explained that the clash erupted during the filming of a team task. A fundamental disagreement on strategy with her teammate, Dara Ó Briain, escalated to the point where she directly challenged Horne, the show's mastermind and adjudicator.
"I thought I was getting chucked off the show," Adam admitted, describing the palpable tension that followed the exchange. She believed her passionate defence of her approach had crossed a line with the show's hierarchy.
Not The First Contestant To Clash With The Taskmaster
In a twist that will reassure fans of the show's authentic dynamics, Adam's story echoes a similar experience from a previous series. Fellow comedian Lou Sanders confessed to a nearly identical confrontation with Greg Davies, the show's titular Taskmaster.
Sanders described a moment where she openly called Davies "a little f**ky man" to his face after disagreeing with one of his rulings, also fearing immediate dismissal. This pattern suggests that the high-pressure, absurd environment of the Taskmaster house can lead to genuine, if short-lived, friction.
A Testament To The Show's Environment
Ultimately, both incidents highlight the intense and passionately competitive spirit the show fosters amongst its contestants. Rather than being punished, these moments of genuine reaction are often celebrated as part of the rich tapestry of the show.
Adam's story adds a new layer of intrigue for fans, offering a glimpse into the high-stakes emotions that run behind the scenes of the seemingly whimsical challenges. Her confession proves that even for celebrities, the desire to impress the Taskmaster and avoid his scorn is a powerful motivator.
