#mel bracewell

[jameszmaguire]

That wasn't there the whole time

TASKMASTER NZ 4x02 'I'm a therapist, not a greengrocer'

#Taskmaster NZ #Taskmaster #panelshowedit #taskmasteredit #taskmastersource #Bubbah #Jeremy Wells #Paul Williams #Dai Henwood #Karen O'Leary #Mel Bracewell #Ray O'Leary #my gifs #congrats to bubbah for being the first tm nz contestant to get the full panel and jeremy and paul as a reaction shot

[superbeans89]

The fact they all swapped clothes is both weird and cute

#taskmaster nz #taskmaster nz spoilers #taskmaster spoilers #mel bracewell #ray o'leary #Karen O’Leary #dai henwood #bubbah

[oldschoolvillageidiot]

Mel Bracewell explaining her choice in the "Get Married" task.

#taskmaster spoilers #taskmaster new zealand #taskmaster #taskmaster new zealand spoilers #mel bracewell #karen o'leary

[olympain]

A strange, strange morning at the Taskmaster NZ house Stewart Sowman-Lund gains access to the north Auckland mansion where the TVNZ comedy gameshow is filmed and uncovers the secrets the cameras don’t see.

After four years, the Taskmaster house is a cast member in its own right. The mysterious and ever-evolving setting for the TVNZ comedy show is ostensibly just a house north of Auckland. But for fans of Taskmaster, it’s a memorial to the show itself. Hey look, there are the rafters that David Correos climbed into, in what was probably a health and safety breach. There’s the bar where Leigh Hart attempted to use a leaf blower to make a cocktail. And I think that’s where Urzila Carlson drank a lot of scotch while playing hopscotch?

Returning tonight, season four of Taskmaster NZ sees five new famous faces vying to win a gold bust of Jeremy Wells’ head: Dai Henwood, Mel Bracewell, Ray O’Leary, Karen O’Leary and Sieni Leo’o Olo (aka Bubbah). You’d probably expect that after three seasons, the incoming cast of comedians would be well-versed on how Taskmaster works. But as I found out on a visit to the Taskmaster set back in March, that might not be the case.

It’s a few weeks after Cyclone Gabrielle when I pull up outside the Taskmaster house and am greeted by Paul Williams. In the world of the show, Williams is the Taskmaster’s assistant, a meek and slightly awkward character whose entire purpose is to do whatever it is the Taskmaster, Jeremy Wells, demands. Largely, that means guiding the contestants through the absurd challenges they find written in wax-sealed envelopes. “They all really like me,” Williams says sarcastically of his relationship with the contestants. “I don’t annoy them at all.” (Karen O’Leary later describes Williams to me as “a bit of a dick”, though reluctantly admits that he could be helpful during some tasks.).

In real life, Williams doesn’t seem that far removed from the character he plays on the show, leading me to question whether he’s still in character while showing me around the Taskmaster house. We start our tour upstairs in the study, this season made over with dark green paint and jungle-like vines hanging from the rafters. Behind the desk hangs a Rene Magritte-esque painting of Jeremy Wells with a long bird’s beak. 

The bookshelves have also been packed with an assortment of loosely-themed objects, including a cheetah, a pair of binoculars and a globe. Books about travel and exploration are stacked up too. To the side of the study, just out of shot from the cameras, Williams points out a curtain that conceals an assortment of extra props, like a spare print of the Wells bird painting made “in case the comedians damage the one on the wall”. Given this is Taskmaster, you really do need to prepare for everything.

The study leads through to a small bedroom that Williams, with the awkwardness of a teenage boy apologising for not cleaning up, admits is his. Occasionally he sleeps over in the Taskmaster house so as to avoid an early morning commute to set. Piled up in a drawer next to the bed are artefacts from previous Taskmaster seasons that should really be collected and donated to some sort of Taskmaster museum. The pile includes draft lyrics from a Guy Montgomery musical task in season two and a piece of paper with some frantic scrawling that could only belong to David Correos.

Downstairs, we stop at a washing machine. I’m not sure it’s meant to be part of the tour until Williams grabs out a solitary pair of sodden black socks, which he proceeds to carry around with him until remembering they need to dry.

We head out towards the dock, a small wharf that overlooks a swampy green pond, and the setting for a number of water-based tasks. It’s a surprising distance from the main house and along the way, Williams points out several iconic locations from the show. There’s a life-sized lion sculpture, replacing the cow featured in previous seasons (“the cow’s on loan, I think,” says Williams). We pop into the shed and see the fish poster made internationally famous by Rose Matafeo on Taskmaster UK stuck to the inside of the door. There’s the bathtub used for the infuriating final task of season three: “Relocate the water in this bath to that bath”. We pass through the “enchanted forest” and I’m uncomfortably reminded of Paul Ego’s sex witch. 

All the while, Williams is carrying his all-important iPad (and the socks) which reminds me of a question I’ve always had for the Taskmaster assistant, one that has perplexed Reddit for years. “Can you tell me once and for all if the iPad actually controls anything, or if it’s just a prop?” I ask Williams, who looks at me coyly: “I cannot disclose the secrets of the iPad.”

Later, after Williams has been called back for some filming, I’m standing in a gazebo on the back lawn about to watch a team task involving Dai Henwood, Karen O’Leary and Bubbah. They’ve been instructed to weave their way, blindfolded, through a maze. I’m told the task should only take about 10 minutes, but nearly an hour later we’re still standing there watching the trio of comics flounder as they try to complete it. There’s talk of breaking early for lunch, but the contestants are determined to finish the task no matter how long it takes. A crew member tells me that quite often the team tasks don’t make it to air, but this one definitely will. Why? Because “the other team [Mel Bracewell and Ray O’Leary] did it on their first go”. 

It’s part of the joy of Taskmaster that being really bad at a task is often as impressive as being really good at it. For Wells as Taskmaster, that means his job is often determining whether to give points to the best contestant – or the funniest. Bubbah tells me she’d never even heard of the show before being cast, let alone how it works, and that means her performance in the season hasn’t been tampered by any thought of actually winning points. “It was like halfway in when Paul was like ‘what do you think the Taskmaster’s gonna say’? I was like ‘Who the fuck is the Taskmaster’?” she says. “Obviously I have not been thinking about how he’s going to react.” 

Henwood also went in largely blind, though at least he actually knew what the show was. He was originally set to appear in season one of Taskmaster NZ, but ultimately had to wait another three years before being cast. “I went ‘I don’t want to watch it’ because I didn’t want to be influenced’. I purposefully kept myself in the dark and now I’m going to binge watch the old ones and go ‘I should have prepped for this’,” he laughs. Karen O’Leary was perhaps the most prepared – but she was hardly a diehard Taskmaster fan. She’d watched snippets from previous seasons and admits to trying to appeal to Wells’s ego in her performance. “I think he’s someone who is quite pedantic… My aim is to try and find my own exception to what the tasks are by mucking with how they have been worded,” she says. “I’m sure Jeremy will understand, but time will tell.” 

#taskmaster nz #taskmaster #paul williams #jeremy wells #mel bracewell #ray o'leary #dai henwood #karen o'leary #bubbah #guy montgomery #david correos

[mrsbillycranston]

Taskmaster NZ teams and the vibes they give off to me (3?, 4?)

Bubbah, Karen O'Leary, Dai Henwood- Dai and Karen are siblings who own a house together and are renting a spare room to Bubbah. What started off as a purely transactional has transformed into dinners together a few times a week, one random epic drinking session where Dai and Karen decided that Bubbah must be protected at all costs and Bubbah decided the same about them, and good natured grumblings about the smell of weed emanating from Bubbah's room.

Mel Bracewell and Ray O'Leary- Cousins who wound up working at the same office and now their mothers always ask them about each other. They're reluctant to admit that they actually enjoy having a familiar face around.

#taskmaster nz #taskmaster nz series 4 #Sieni leo'o olo #bubbah #karen o'leary #dai henwood #mel bracewell #ray o'leary

[cloudberrylane]

via Melanie Bracewell's Twitch || They talked about Ray's task outfit and how he got it back after the show. He got the sleeves sown back on.

Mel: Ray's jacket is stitched back together. (showing to the camera) Ray: I always wear a suit. And I'd been warned that it was so so so hot out there doing tasks. And so I'd worn a summer activity version of my suit to keep me cool...My first choice of outfit, I did consider wearing a schoolboy uniform...I had a logo knocked up of the school I went to which was, "The Jeremy Wells' Academy for Hot Young Boys".

#taskmaster nz #taskmaster new zealand #taskmaster nz s4 #ray o'leary #melanie bracewell #the “unofficial” TMNZ “podcast”

[australiansanta]

not me literally asking people to vote @meladoodle mel for a FUCKING LOGIE!!!!!! bro life is insane and please vote mel bracewell and cheap seats at this link https://tvweeklogiesvote.com/overlay/logies/default/default

fucking insane and so proud of this stunning sweet soul, please go vote for her! vote for a tumblr icon and let’s show these normies hahahaha it takes 1 min, thank u so much xxx

[capnsoapy]

i'm loving TM NZ as much as ever but it remains weird seeing mel bracewell on tv. that's a tumblrina who broke containment

[ratherembarrassing]

Have you watched Taskmaster NZ? Their latest season was pretty great

i have not, but seeing it has tumblr's own mel bracewell, i shall!

[jasonblaze72]

The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21: Release Date, Time & Watch Guide

The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21 will be released soon. It is an Australian news comedy series. If you enjoy watching the news but need a break from the mundane, you should check out this show. The comedy shows The Cheap Seats is produced in Australia. The show is a montage of clips from recent news broadcasts or television shows, accompanied by the hosts' hilarious commentary. Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald hosted the first episode of The Cheap Seats on July 20, 2021. In addition to the main hosts, co-hosts Mel Tracina, who specializes in entertainment, Titus O'Reilly, who specializes in sports, and Natasha Exelby, who specializes in special events, make appearances as needed. The comedy series adds levity to otherwise serious news clips. Here are the details for The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21.  Also Read: The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 19: Release Date & Streaming Guide The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21 Release Time & Date The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21 premiered on Network 10 on September 13, 2022. The show is usually broadcast for 45 to 60 minutes on Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. Australian time (AEST). Viewers in other time zones can tune in at: - Wednesday, 4:00 a.m. PST - Wednesday, 7:00 a.m. EST - Wednesday, 6:00 a.m. CST - Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. JST/KST Also Read: Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist Season 1 Episode 11: Release Date And Streaming Guide What To Expect In The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21? Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald vividly recall the previous week. From breaking news to entertainment and viral videos, The Cheap Seats is a Reader's Digest for people who prefer not to read. Also Read: Best Horror Movies to Stream on Netflix this Christmas and New Year Recap Of The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 20 Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald of The Cheap Seats take a humorous look back at the week that was. Mel Tracina, Titus O'Reilly, and special guest Myf Warhurst join in on the fun. Also Read: King Princess' Net Worth: How Much Does the Singer Make? The Cheap Seats are divided into various categories such as sports, entertainment, finances, and so on. The entertainment and sports segments discuss events from their respective topics. "Across the Ditch" delves into New Zealand's strange stories. "What's on What's on in the Warehouse" is a collection of amusing out-of-context clips from the show "What's on in the Warehouse." "Pacific Update Update" is a compilation of clips from TVNZ's "Pacific Update." "Crop This!" is about gardening clips, and "Pencil it in" is about strange Australian events. "Mel's markets" deals with financial news that is presented with a sense of humour. Major news stories, minor news stories, cat stories, entertainment, sports, and viral videos; it's a Reader's Digest of world events for a generation that doesn't want to read. Season 2 premiered with approximately 342,000 viewers, far fewer than the 460,000 viewers who watched the Season 1 premiere. Until now, the count has barely moved throughout the series. The first season of The Cheap Seats received a rating of 6.7 out of 10, while the second season received an 8.6 rating. The series was also nominated twice for the 2022 Logie Awards. Mel Tracina has been a fan favourite among all of the hosts. Tim McDonald and Melanie Bracewell were also seen in another Working Dog Production, "Have You Been Paying Attention?" The shows are frequently compared because they have similar themes. The Cheap Seats has also been referred to as "Have You Been Paying Attention?" on a budget. While some viewers enjoyed the comedy skits, others felt they were inappropriate. Some viewers have described the show as "witty," while others have described it as "cringe." Also Read: Fox Fall Lineup 2022: The Shows To Look Out For Where To Watch The Cheap Seats Season 2 Episode 21? Season 2 of The Cheap Seats is now available on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime. Amazon Prime is currently available for $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Membership for students costs $69 per year. Don't forget to use your free trial before subscribing. It is frequently asked if Apple TV+ is free with Amazon Prime, which is not the case. Apple TV+ has a separate subscription fee that starts at $4.99 per month and goes up to $49.99 per year. Apple TV+ also includes a seven-day free trial. Also Read: Buy My House Episode 1 Release Date: Another Take on Real Estate Drama Read the full article

[leighlim]

Nate paving the way for more meteorologists to be ushered into the spotlight!

I was a bit bummed out when the subtitles disappeared during the sports section. Well done from the technical department though as they switched to live captions as soon as they could.

PS: I haven't spotted a gambling ad yet! So far so good! Sports streaming platforms? I'd definitely welcome that! I mean...even if I'm not the sort who would consume that branch of entertainment...compared to...say...films.

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Highlight:

Nate: No, look, I think it's totally worth it. But it's inaccessible for most people and it's going to be inaccessible for a long, long time. But, so was air flight, when that first started. Even getting on a train, stuff like that. You know, at the moment, big boys playing with toys for the rich. But the stuff that falls out of it, that's what makes it exciting and might change lives for the rest of us.

Tim: Well, the big boy fight. That's the main story, isn't it? Because it's Bezos, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson.

[Nate nods]

Nate: Yep. All swinging....

[He nods multiple times. Not saying the word we all know that goes there.]

Nate: ...themselves around.

[The audience laughs]

[Tim gestures.]

Tim: This is not breakfast TV.

Mel: You can say -----!

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Episode Rating: 6/10

#The Cheap Seats #Season 1 Episode 14 #Melanie Bracewell #Tim McDonald #Satire #Subtle Humour #Subtle Humor #Hyperbole #Comedy #Chloe McCardel #Space Travel #The Lighter Side Of The News #Cheeky Humour #Cheeky Humor #Wry Humour #Wry Humor #Melissa Tracina #Titus OReily #Mel Tracina #Mel Bracewell

[superbeans89]

Some of the best images taskmaster has ever produced

#shitpost #taskmaster nz #nz series 4 #taskmaster nz spoilers #Ray O’Leary #dai henwood #mel bracewell #karen O’Leary #bubbah #paul williams #jeremy wells #reaction image

[olympain]

Daniel. Last name, Armstrong.

#panelshowedit #gmgmsbedit #guy montgomery's guy mont-spelling bee #guy montgomery #david correos #ray o'leary #mel bracewell #jamaine ross #gmgmsb #original #*gifs #A CERTIFIED DAVID CORREOS MOMENT

[wingkink]

Idc how many years it has been every time I watch 7 days and see Mel Bracewell I'm like "oh it's her, melanie @meladoodle at meladoodle dot tumblr dot com"

[fan-of-my-fandoms]

Ok I swear I follow a New Zealand comedian on here called Mel Bracewell but I can't seem to find her tumblr.. bc I JUST SAW HER WITH AUNTY DONNA AND WHAT TELL ME THINGS

#AUNTY DONNA #me bracewell #Melanie bracewell