Remove the table tennis ball from the pipe was a task featured on Series 5 of Taskmaster, as the second task in Phoenix. The task was won by Bob Mortimer.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Pipe, table tennis ball, drinks |
| Measurement | Fastest wins |
Summary[]
The task was presented on the table next to the pipe. The contestants had to remove the table tennis ball from the pipe, without moving the pipe. The pipe had holes in it so any liquid poured into the pipe would leak out.
Performance[]
Aisling Bea: Aisling initially tried to block the holes with the task whilst pouring liquid into the pipe. She then turned the tray the pipe was connected to upside down so the ball would fall out. However, as she had moved the pipe, she was disqualified.
Bob Mortimer: Bob used ear plugs and tape to block the holes in the pipe before pouring any liquid in. He retrieved the table tennis ball in 8 minutes 13 seconds, receiving 5 points.
Mark Watson: Mark poured liquid into the pipe before eventually taping over the holes and pouring liquid into the pipe. He retrieved the table tennis ball in 23 minutes and 10 seconds, receiving 3 points.
Nish Kumar: Nish tried blocking the pipe with the task before cling-filming the pipe and pouring liquid into it. He retrieved the ball in 44 minutes and 22 seconds, receiving 2 points.
Sally Phillips: Sally continued to pour liquid into the pipe before getting a hoover and sucking the ball out of the pipe. She retrieved the ball in just under 13 minutes, receiving 4 points.
Other appearances[]
Taskmaster (US)[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Taskmaster (US), as the second task in Ebony. A bonus task was issued to Freddie Highmore, who had to attempt the task while speaking in accents other than his own.
The task was won by Dillon Francis.
Stormester[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Stormester.
Suurmestari[]
The task was featured on Season 2 of Suurmestari.
Taskmaster (PT)[]
The task was featured on Season 1 of Taskmaster (PT).
Le Maître du jeu[]
This task was featured on Season 1 of Le Maître du jeu.
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