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Make as many white circles on the target as possible was a special task featured on Series 7 of Taskmaster, as the third task in Lotta soup. The task was won by James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman and Rhod Gilbert.

Setup[]

Location Taskmaster House
Equipment Target, rope
Timing 5 minutes for James, Jessica, Kerry & Rhod's attempts
20 minutes for Phil's attempt
Measurement Most white circles on the target

Summary[]

The task was presented on the table in the lab. The contestants had to make as many white circles as possible, but they had to remain behind a rope. James, Jessica, Kerry and Rhod only had 5 minutes but had their totals added together so they could compete against Phil, who had 20 minutes.

Performance[]

James Acaster, Jessica Knappett, Kerry Godliman & Rhod Gilbert: The team of four each had different tactics, as follows:

  • James threw chunk of chalks at the target, making 13 white circles.
  • Jessica didn't realise there was a time limit so only managed to make a long stick in the time, making 0 white circles.
  • Kerry splattered yoghurt at the target using a spatula, making 21 white circles.
  • Rhod threw yoghurt at the target, then made circles in the target by throwing ping pong balls, plunger and buckets, making 8 white circles.

Together they made a total of 42 white circles, receiving 5 points each.

Phil Wang: Phil squeezed mayonnaise at the target for 12 and a half minutes. He made 38 white circles, receiving 0 points.

Trivia[]

  • This is the only team task in the series to be 1v4.