Ring the bell was a task featured on Series 18 of Taskmaster, as the second task in Captain Jackie and the hotdog. The task was won by Rosie Jones.
Setup[]
| Location | Taskmaster House |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Numbered ropes, bells, visor, decoys |
| Timing | 10 minutes |
| Measurement | Fewest ropes pulled |
Summary[]
The task was on the table outside. The contestants had to ring the bell without looking upwards whilst wearing their visors throughout. On top of the table were numbered strings, all diversions to ring the actual bells scattered around the Taskmaster's grounds.
The diversions in numbered order were: ping pong balls (1), watermelon (2), water balloon (3), cocktail umbrellas (4), wool stuffings (5), rubber ducks (6), socks (7), a longer rope (8), speaker bellowing "NO" (9), and Patatas (10)
Performance[]
Andy Zaltzman: Andy got confused and randomly pulled all the ropes, checking it contents, even considering calling Ian Bell until he ran out of time. Because he didn't ring any bells, he received 0 points.
Babátúndé Aléshé: Baba got scared to pull the ropes and eventually pulled all the ropes. He then looked and rang the doorbell, receiving 3 points.
Emma Sidi: Emma tried to look at the contents of the ropes by walking backwards from the table, zooming out with her body, only pulling rope number 7. She eventually found and rang the handbell inside the house, receiving 4 points.
Jack Dee: Jack got tired of the task and eventually pulled all the ropes. He then went to the hutch and rang the handbell inside, receiving 3 points.
Rosie Jones: Rosie tried to shake the ropes instead of pulling to discover there were no bells overhead. She then rang the doorbell, receiving 5 points.