Keep the basketball on the running machine for as long as possible was a task featured on Series 4 of Taskmaster, as the second task in Look at me. The task was won by Hugh Dennis.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Basketball, running machine |
| Timing | 2 minutes to prepare |
| Measurement | Longest time wins |
Summary[]
The task was presented on a running machine alongside a basketball. The contestants had to keep the basketball on the running machine for as long as possible. They were not allowed to touch the machine or the basketball.
Performance[]
| Contestant | Method | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Dennis | Hugh used a plastic basin to keep the basketball on the running machine, before pulling out the plug. He then left the basketball on the machine (with the clock still running) where it remained until it was blown off by Storm Doris. | 4 months | 5 |
| Joe Lycett | Joe taped a stick to two buckets, which failed to stop the basketball from moving. | 3.8 seconds | 2 |
| Lolly Adefope | Lolly put a bucket over the basketball and made a barrier out of bin liners, but did not hold onto the bucket for some reason. | 15.8 seconds | 4 |
| Mel Giedroyc | Mel batted the basketball with a shovel to try and keep it on the running machine. | 9 seconds | 3 |
| Noel Fielding | Noel piled sofa cushions and a welcome mat on the basketball, but failed to stop the basketball from moving. | 3.75 seconds | 1 |
Other Appearances[]
Bäst i Test[]
The task was featured on Season 2 of Bäst i Test.
Stormester[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Stormester.
Suurmestari[]
The task was featured on Season 2 of Suurmestari.
Le maître du jeu[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Le maître du jeu.
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