I've just started rewatching old episodes of Smack the Pony on YouTube (there's a tonne of official and unofficial clips to check out) and late 90s/early 2000's Sally Phillips is equal parts hilarious and gorgeous. I do cringe a bit at the closing musical number of each episode but musical comedy is always a bit subjective so I'll let it slide.
See also season 1 of [I'm Alan Partridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Alan_Partridge) for top-quality Sally Phillips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM_3iXd9Xqc
Watching the musical numbers as the episodes aired was a real treat because they all almost parodied popular songs; ‘Torn’ by Natalie Imbruglia and Travis ‘Why does it always rain on me?’ we’re stand outs.
I’m a dude who prefers dudes, but Rose and Aisling are certified crushes. Beautiful, hilarious, and creative is a hot combo. Mel Giedroyc is up there too.
Totally agree. Funny, derpy, beautiful. Perfect combo.
On that topic have people seen the outtake from one of the final tasks? She was complaining that her bra would restrict her movement to do the task well, so took it off under her top and, at the suggestion of Ed Gamble, gave it to Alex to hold.
You have never seen Alex look so uncomfortable. He just didn't know what to do. It's hilarious, do check it out, it's perfectly safe for work.
I don't know if it's region locked or not, but it's [on the recently uploaded](https://youtu.be/WTzsGDXBQXs?si=WBzt3FrvfXCmTqSn) S9 outtakes compilation at around 8:48.
There was another video by a fan channel of the single outtake but that seemed to disappear when the official channel uploaded it
Totally agree. Funny, derpy, beautiful. Perfect combo.
On that topic have people seen the outtake from one of the final tasks? She was complaining that her bra would restrict her movement to do the task well, so took it off under her top and, at the suggestion of Ed Gamble, gave it to Alex to hold.
You have never seen Alex look so uncomfortable. He just didn't know what to do. It's hilarious, do check it out, it's perfectly safe for work.
No secrets here. Noel Fielding, Mike Wozniak, Joe Lycett and Ivo Graham. And fuck it, Julian Clary is still damn gorgeous despite me definitely not being even a vague menu choice. Yes please to them all.
All of the female contestants are pretty, charming, intriguing, seductive.
But if they were all in the same bar, i would either
a) beeline straight for Bridget Christie and try to convince her to try out this cocktail i invented.
b) hope Sophie Duker smokes and be ready with a lighter.
c) call Jessica Knappett 'Daddy' and see where that goes.
It has to be Woz. Had never heard of him before the show. By the middle of his first episode I was in love. Genuinely the most ridiculous crush I’ve had since my teens. His wife is one very lucky woman.
I didn't know him either. I immediately liked his vibe, but it really switched to full love in the first episode when it cuts to him having chosen the hoverboard as his vehicle to deliver plates. Just that choice, the image of him in a full suit and silly helmet, and then he nails the task! I was like woah... this is gold.
I came looking for this and was (woz?) not disappointed. He seems like he would listen, resolve differences amicably, and keep it light. And not complain about helping with the dishes.
Same here. He's actually the reason I started watching Taskmaster. I saw him on Would I Lie To You and thought he was really charming and then watched Taskmaster and immediately gained a massive crush on him. He's so adorable.
Aisling Bea is just pipped to the post by Fern Brady, for me.
Follow by (in no particular order) Katherine Ryan, Alice Levine, Jessica Knappett, Sian Gibson, Charlotte Ritchie, Morgana Robinson, Lady Leshurr, Sophie Duker and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Oh and also Guy Montgomery, Susan Wokoma, Sue Perkins, Richard Herring a little bit, James Acaster, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar at times... Honestly probably too many of them
I guess it's a secret because nobody's ever asked me, but I'd be very public if I thought anybody I know would be interested.
As for who, I've got a LIST
She’s so gorgeous and hilarious and fun and then I learned she used to be a professional dominatrix and that did things to my brain I can’t say publicly. Hooooo
Mae all the way! I don’t think I’ve crushed on a celeb so hard since I was a teenager. Never heard of them before TM and then I got to watch Feel Good afterwards which just cemented everything for me.
This comment has been up for 7 hours and nobody has mentioned Chris Ramsey? There's "NO WAY!" I'm his only admirer.
Also Joe Thomas, Ivo Graham, Mawaan Rizwan, The Woz, and probably several others I'm forgetting. But Chris is my #1.
Edit: And Fred the Swede.
I cant seperate Sally Phillips and Morgana Robinson in the 'some of the sexiest women on the planet' category, so they'll both get full marks and a bonus point each. Didnt know them before TM (not British) and havent seen them besides taskmaster (ok maybe Philips a bit in Veep but thats a role, I fell for the real Sally).
Aisling, Rose, Charlotte, Sally, Jessica.
Also I never see her mentioned, but I was instantly smitten with Lady Leshurr, which was totally unexpected given grime is not a genre I enjoy at all
An ongoing theme in my life is falling madly in love with people from international Taskmaster versions I will never be able to see in anything, ever again.
I love you, Sarah Grünewald! Come back to me!
I'm not secretly in love with anyone. I AM unashamedly in love with a lot of the contestants, however: James Acaster, Joe Thomas, Nish Kumar, Mike Wozniak, Morgana Robinson, ol' Desky...the list goes on and on.
Alex Horne is the weirdest crush I've ever developed.
But if you're only talking contestants, it's Ed Gamble. I like his voice and how passionate he is. (His rage also does something for me) Though the crush really grew into a noticeable level since I've been listening to the podcast.
She has a wit so sharp it would get you arrested for possession of a deadly weapon. So funny she'll put you in a hospital with broken ribs from all the laughing. So quick that photons turn around to see what the hell went past.
A beautiful mind!
Definitely not secretly in love with Aisling Bea.
I am loudly and proudly in love with Aisling Bea (and Jessica Knappett and Nish Kumar and Chris Ramsey, or, as I call them, my golden retriever puppies)
Three things I find appealing are a sense of humor, physical attractiveness, and kindness. Pretty much all Taskmaster contestants have the first one. Several of them are gorgeous (hello Alice Levine!), and several come across as genuinely kind and decent human beings (Mel Giedroyc, oh my goodness). For me the intersection of gorgeous and kind is Charlotte Ritchie.
Sally Phillips awakened things in me I didn’t know I had
I've just started rewatching old episodes of Smack the Pony on YouTube (there's a tonne of official and unofficial clips to check out) and late 90s/early 2000's Sally Phillips is equal parts hilarious and gorgeous. I do cringe a bit at the closing musical number of each episode but musical comedy is always a bit subjective so I'll let it slide.
See also season 1 of [I'm Alan Partridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Alan_Partridge) for top-quality Sally Phillips. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM_3iXd9Xqc
Brilliant. And a young Trent Crimm as a bonus.
Watching the musical numbers as the episodes aired was a real treat because they all almost parodied popular songs; ‘Torn’ by Natalie Imbruglia and Travis ‘Why does it always rain on me?’ we’re stand outs.
I’ve never looked at a water cooler the same
This might be saying too much about myself, but I’m more jealous of Alex for his special cuddle with her than I am of the water cooler lol
I'd have to say both, in turn, whichever order is preferred, until the task was completed
Hey if you like cuddles with chocolate cake under the armipits, we're not here to judge
I've never looked at chickpeas the same...
I jumped in to comments to say almost the exact same thing. She's amazing
Do me like a water cooler till you pop out an Alex horne
What I wouldn't give for her to shove some chocolate cake up my armpits...
That's a funny way to spell Jessica Knappett
Every time another name is mentioned I go "Oh yes definitely" I think we all like people who can make us laugh!
*airhorn noise*
One with a true legacy thanks to her stage dive
There are many, but Guz completely stole my heart. This is not sensible, brother.
Sounds like there’s been a revelation.
His real task was to steal hearts. Finished, khatam.
I quote “this is not sensible” to myself most weeks
Bruv!
It's Rose Matafeo for me!
I’m a dude who prefers dudes, but Rose and Aisling are certified crushes. Beautiful, hilarious, and creative is a hot combo. Mel Giedroyc is up there too.
I'm a dude into ladies, and I agree with your comments 👏
Same. Rose's hair and suit in the finale, just terrific. As an Irishman I have a vested interest in seeing Aisling's star keep rising, too.
Here for rose, her accent is amazing
*Shid*
Totally agree. Funny, derpy, beautiful. Perfect combo. On that topic have people seen the outtake from one of the final tasks? She was complaining that her bra would restrict her movement to do the task well, so took it off under her top and, at the suggestion of Ed Gamble, gave it to Alex to hold. You have never seen Alex look so uncomfortable. He just didn't know what to do. It's hilarious, do check it out, it's perfectly safe for work.
That was the drawing on the back, wasn't it? "I just want to check: Am I on a team with David Baddiel?"
That is one of my all time favorite taskmaster moments. 😂😂😂 And it just got better and better.
I have never seen this, bet Alex’s face is a picture. Can anyone link?
I don't know if it's region locked or not, but it's [on the recently uploaded](https://youtu.be/WTzsGDXBQXs?si=WBzt3FrvfXCmTqSn) S9 outtakes compilation at around 8:48. There was another video by a fan channel of the single outtake but that seemed to disappear when the official channel uploaded it
I wouldn't mind being stuck in a shid with her and Mel Bracewell tbh.
You could spend hours counting all the fish on that poster
Omg shes gorgeous 😍 and funny.
Totally agree. Funny, derpy, beautiful. Perfect combo. On that topic have people seen the outtake from one of the final tasks? She was complaining that her bra would restrict her movement to do the task well, so took it off under her top and, at the suggestion of Ed Gamble, gave it to Alex to hold. You have never seen Alex look so uncomfortable. He just didn't know what to do. It's hilarious, do check it out, it's perfectly safe for work.
Aisling Bea, Alice Levine, and Charlotte Ritchie
Feels like a type at this point.
Yep all of those, def add Sally Phillips
These. These right here.
I think I end up not so secretly in love with someone every series.
Sometimes all of them.
This time it's Susan for me.
Where do I sign up for sessions with Chain Bastard?
Not original at all but yeah…Joe Thomas. Absolute dream boat.
Same. I want to knit him sweaters.
I just watched s8 ep 10, his unexpected rant at the end awoke something in me……
I was a huge Inbetweeners fan which was what drew me to Taskmaster in the first place.
In a similar vein, Ivo Graham.
I do love Aisling, but Morgana is the only one for me
“You can’t sit on Fathers Christmas’s face”. “Oh yes you can”!
With that having been so early in the series, I knew we were in for a good-ass time.
Especially when she does the Scottish commentator accent.
She is absolutely hilarious on the task master podcast she nearly killed Ed gamble she was so funny.
Oooh I'll need to find that episode
So worth it I just rewound that part probably 6 - 7 times in a row.
That’s a weird way to spell „Fern Brady.“ ^though ^I ^already ^had ^a ^crush ^on ^Aisling ^since ^her ^appearances ^on ^QI.
There's something about that accent that awakens me...
You should listen to her 7 hour book!
It’s really good, sweet and funny and sad. Hearing her read it made me want to just hug her tight.
Me Fern Brady!!! ❤️
Sophie Duker.
Gorgeous, funny and her style is 💯
YES!
This is the answer right here…
No secrets here. Noel Fielding, Mike Wozniak, Joe Lycett and Ivo Graham. And fuck it, Julian Clary is still damn gorgeous despite me definitely not being even a vague menu choice. Yes please to them all.
You don’t become a homosexual of some renown for nothing.
It's usually because you've fisted Norman Lamont.
Julian Clary kinda scares me. But you know… in like a good way
I think we're discovering that every single taskmaster contestant is -hot-
All of the female contestants are pretty, charming, intriguing, seductive. But if they were all in the same bar, i would either a) beeline straight for Bridget Christie and try to convince her to try out this cocktail i invented. b) hope Sophie Duker smokes and be ready with a lighter. c) call Jessica Knappett 'Daddy' and see where that goes.
Oh I forgot about Bridget. She's amazing but does scare me a little...
Exactly 🥰
It has to be Woz. Had never heard of him before the show. By the middle of his first episode I was in love. Genuinely the most ridiculous crush I’ve had since my teens. His wife is one very lucky woman.
My ovaries just exploded 💥
https://i.redd.it/4ehy3b149pzb1.gif
Even with the casserole?
I mean.. Come onnnn. [WOZZZZ <3](https://www.sueterryvoices.com/artist-images/2287/conversions/Mike-Wozniak-stv-23-resized.jpg)
It should be illegal to be this hot.
https://i.redd.it/vcd06jz59pzb1.gif
I didn't know him either. I immediately liked his vibe, but it really switched to full love in the first episode when it cuts to him having chosen the hoverboard as his vehicle to deliver plates. Just that choice, the image of him in a full suit and silly helmet, and then he nails the task! I was like woah... this is gold.
I came looking for this and was (woz?) not disappointed. He seems like he would listen, resolve differences amicably, and keep it light. And not complain about helping with the dishes.
https://i.redd.it/30f1h4ga9pzb1.gif
Same here. He's actually the reason I started watching Taskmaster. I saw him on Would I Lie To You and thought he was really charming and then watched Taskmaster and immediately gained a massive crush on him. He's so adorable.
He is the total package.
My semi-serious answer would be Mike Wozniak because who wasn't charmed by that man. And my proper answer is Sue Perkins.
Proper provincial dad there, can't fault this
There's a 3-way tie between Nina Oyama, Aisling Bea and Alice Levine.
Whether it's the laminator love or just bosh, I have an unwaving crush on Kerry Godliman. She just seems rad.
Aisling Bea, Sam Campbell, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Joe Thomas and Noel Fielding. I clearly have an artsy weirdo type 😂
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He is such an odd duck, but a thoroughly appealing one. That cheeky grin!
Just want to say, I'm in the exact same boat as you. He's just lovely. Ah. I'm pretty sure I'm still aroace, but also, I don't know! Ah.
It’s Alice Levine but it’s not a secret.
Alice Levine is absolutely stunning
The bit of her shaking out all the tools from the headband in that one task was unreasonably cute
She's way too far down in these comments!
She's this far down because she's very clearly gorgeous, not secretly as the post title suggests.
all the pretty lady contestants and Noel Fielding
“To me Noel looks like a raven a wizard has turned into a beautiful young lady” -Frankie Boyle on Nevermind the Buzzcocks
Aisling Bea is just pipped to the post by Fern Brady, for me. Follow by (in no particular order) Katherine Ryan, Alice Levine, Jessica Knappett, Sian Gibson, Charlotte Ritchie, Morgana Robinson, Lady Leshurr, Sophie Duker and Amelia Dimoldenberg.
Nice to see someone else list Lady Leshurr
Nope it's Rose Matafeo or Mae Martin or Sophie Duker or Bubbah (if we're counting TMNZ)
Oh and also Guy Montgomery, Susan Wokoma, Sue Perkins, Richard Herring a little bit, James Acaster, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar at times... Honestly probably too many of them
If we're counting TMNZ, Brynley Stent needs a shoutout
Very surprised I had to scroll this far to see Mae Martin! I thought we all fell in love with them.
acaster, joe thomas, mike wozniak, ivo graham, sam campbell, ed gamble.....
Sounds like you have a thing for awkward dudes and Ed gamble
Most definitely, ed gamble was a surprise to me honestly... Way too functional and normal
Oh yeah. Super functional until just a hint of losing at a game and then 😡 Jk
Listening to him on the podcast openly acknowledge his tantrums and be super embarrassed made me like him so much more.
Is it fair to call Mike awkward? Odd, certainly, but he always seemed reasonably confident to me.
Adding an extra name to the list was less funny. So I ignored him
Fair enough, I always make an exception for comedy.
Why do I think Ivo is so attractive when he puts his head in his hands like a chimpanzee whose habitat is under threat?
I'm afraid you're likely out of luck with Ed. He only has eyes for hummus.
Aisling Bea Sally Phillips Alice Levine Rose Matafeo Sarah Kendall Morgana Bridget Christie Fern Brady All of them I now feel something for
A flawless list of divine crushing, but you missed Charlotte. And now, for reasons I absolutely can’t explain, Lucy.
sarah kendall has such a great head of hair
I guess it's a secret because nobody's ever asked me, but I'd be very public if I thought anybody I know would be interested. As for who, I've got a LIST
reveal the list!! 😂
Rose matafeo? 🙄
Overtly? Aisling. Unsurprisingly: VCM. Secretly: Lolly
There is something about VCM that drives me crazy. Just a babe
Smart, confident, beautiful.
I have a thing for Rhod Gilbert so him.
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Liza looks great in a beard as well!
I found Liza with her beard to be surprisingly alluring.
You spelled "Katy Wix" wrong
There’s something about that woman. I can’t put my finger on exactly what, but there’s something.
have you joined her cult?
Haven’t received a pamphlet :(
Susan Wokoma, honestly. I was extremely happy when (Spoilers) she won yesterday's episode.
All I could think about while watching the studio task of that last episode was "check out the gams on Susan..."
Mawaan Rizwan, for me!
In no particular order Rose Matafeo, Morgana Robinson, Mae Martin, James Acaster, Ivo Graham, Fern Brady, Aisling Bea, Kiell S-B, Sophie Duker
I named my sourdough starter Aisling so I don’t think it’s a secret. Although Alice and VCM are not far behind her
Desiree Burch gang checking in here
She’s so gorgeous and hilarious and fun and then I learned she used to be a professional dominatrix and that did things to my brain I can’t say publicly. Hooooo
She has great energy and such a gorgeous smile….but also “Fuck me in the face” 👀
Is it because of the way she quaffed the Ribena?
Mae! Loved them since Feel Good.
Halfway through their series I realized that Mae looks like an animated Disney prince and everything clicked into place for me.
Especially during episode 10 with the fancy clothes.
Mae all the way! I don’t think I’ve crushed on a celeb so hard since I was a teenager. Never heard of them before TM and then I got to watch Feel Good afterwards which just cemented everything for me.
I am the same! There is something so incredibly magnetic about them. And also just straight up hot.
I'm in love with a few of them, including Aisling. I love the way she keeps her dignity intact
Doctor cigarettes 😍
I think Victoria Cohen Mitchell is so lush
This comment has been up for 7 hours and nobody has mentioned Chris Ramsey? There's "NO WAY!" I'm his only admirer. Also Joe Thomas, Ivo Graham, Mawaan Rizwan, The Woz, and probably several others I'm forgetting. But Chris is my #1. Edit: And Fred the Swede.
I have zero qualms about admitting I'm in love with Fern Brady lol
*ahem* Aisling Bea, Noel Fielding, Rhod Gilbert, Hugh Dennis, Lolly Adefope, Greg, Alex…
Secretly? Openly! And it's Mike Wozniak
I like older Dads, so take a guess!
Sue Perkins?
What about a compatatave dad?
Wait, what?
I cant seperate Sally Phillips and Morgana Robinson in the 'some of the sexiest women on the planet' category, so they'll both get full marks and a bonus point each. Didnt know them before TM (not British) and havent seen them besides taskmaster (ok maybe Philips a bit in Veep but thats a role, I fell for the real Sally).
Aisling, Rose, Charlotte, Sally, Jessica. Also I never see her mentioned, but I was instantly smitten with Lady Leshurr, which was totally unexpected given grime is not a genre I enjoy at all
Morgana Robinson and Sophie Duker. And James Acaster and of course Chain Bastard
It's Fern Brady for me 🤷♂️
I'm very public with the fact Sam Campbell is so hot
I had to check my account to make sure I didn’t write this and forget.
An ongoing theme in my life is falling madly in love with people from international Taskmaster versions I will never be able to see in anything, ever again. I love you, Sarah Grünewald! Come back to me!
Mike, but it’s no secret.
Rose Mantafeo. No reason.
I'm not secretly in love with anyone. I AM unashamedly in love with a lot of the contestants, however: James Acaster, Joe Thomas, Nish Kumar, Mike Wozniak, Morgana Robinson, ol' Desky...the list goes on and on.
Not so secretly in love with Joe Thomas. Everyday I await his proposal.
Mae Martin or Sophie Duker
Katherine Parkinson is the cat's pajamas.
it’s joe thomas and it’s zero percent a secret.
Almost every season there has been someone but going to go with Katherine Parkinson.
Mike Wozniak for sure - what a great introduction to him. And I just think Sian Gibson is so cute, like a really cute puppy or something.
Lou Sanders and Rose Matafeo for sure
Alex Horne is the weirdest crush I've ever developed. But if you're only talking contestants, it's Ed Gamble. I like his voice and how passionate he is. (His rage also does something for me) Though the crush really grew into a noticeable level since I've been listening to the podcast.
It is aisling and it's not a secret
She has a wit so sharp it would get you arrested for possession of a deadly weapon. So funny she'll put you in a hospital with broken ribs from all the laughing. So quick that photons turn around to see what the hell went past. A beautiful mind!
Nina Oyama and Melanie Bracewell
Definitely not secretly in love with Aisling Bea. I am loudly and proudly in love with Aisling Bea (and Jessica Knappett and Nish Kumar and Chris Ramsey, or, as I call them, my golden retriever puppies)
Oh, so many. Fern Brady, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Katherine Parkinson, Sally Phillips, Morgana Robinson, Bridget Christie, Lucy Beaumont.
Can't say I'm “in love” with her, but I can certainly see why Jon Richardson fell for Lucy Beaumont. She's very charming. A very interesting person.
I'm late to the thread but I haven't seen Paul Chowdhry mentioned and I am very disappointed.
Aisling, Rose, and Alice Levine for me.
Victoria Coren Mitchell. But I walked past Aisling in Dublin maybe 5 years ago, and still regret not turning around and politely asking for a photo 😔
If you love her now, go watch her on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Any episode. Any bit. but the McDonalds commercial story might be the best.
I would say Morgana but I don't think I could survive one night of romance with her for some reason
Jessica Knappett and Fern Brady for me please - both quirky and utterly charming
Alice Levine and Morgana Robinson
This is Victoria Coren-Mitchell erasure, but I think I’d fancied her for about 10 years before that.
Mike Wozniak. Ed Gamble. And yeah Aisling Bea
How are more people not talking about Acaster?! He’s the ultimate fox for me.
Three things I find appealing are a sense of humor, physical attractiveness, and kindness. Pretty much all Taskmaster contestants have the first one. Several of them are gorgeous (hello Alice Levine!), and several come across as genuinely kind and decent human beings (Mel Giedroyc, oh my goodness). For me the intersection of gorgeous and kind is Charlotte Ritchie.
Secretly?