Australian viewers are raving about Ten’s new comedy series Taskmaster

Australian viewers are obsessed with Taskmaster.

The new show, in which a group of five comedians attempt to complete a series of challenges, is a hit.

Twitter erupted on Thursday with excited fans who couldn’t get enough of the local show, which was hosted by controversial comedian Tom Gleeson.

Fans are crazy about Taskmaster. Pictured is the cast: Tom Gleeson and Tom Cashman (seated) and the cast of Taskmaster – Luke McGregor, Danielle Walker, Nina Oyama, Julia Morris and Jimmy Rees (lying down)

“Australian television needs more of this! Less mafs and whatever channel 7 is pumping out. Keep it up Channel Ten Taskmaster is so refreshing,” one viewer wrote.

Another viewer liked Tom and the format.

“Great job Taskmaster, great host, co-host and team for Season 1. I think there should be an ‘Ashes’ series Aust Vs UK: Taskmaster in the next few years,” wrote another.

Viewers went crazy for the series and clearly found the quirky format enjoyable

Another enjoyed the episode.

“Much better episode of Taskmaster tonight. Seems the flow of the show is better with better banter from everyone,” they wrote.

“The lesser false laughter from the audience also makes a difference.”

In the series, a group of five comedians try to overcome a series of difficult and silly challenges. Pictured: Luke McGregor from Utopia in Taskmaster

Taskmaster premiered last week on February 2nd, starring some of Australia’s best-known comedians.

The Project’s Tom Cashman starred alongside Utopia’s Luke McGregor and Nina Oyama, Jimmy Rees and stand-up favorites Julia Morris and Danielle Walker.

Based on a hit UK show, Variety Australia reports that the format has sold to 12 countries including New Zealand, Sweden and Denmark.

One of the challenges was the cast struggling to sink a bowling ball on a pontoon

It also has a YouTube channel, an app, and a board game.

A US version, launched by Comedy Channel in 2018, did not resonate with viewers and was canceled after one season.

It was later rebooted on the CW in 2020, but was pulled off the air after just one episode due to poor ratings.

Taskmaster is a hit in the UK but failed to gain a solid audience in the US. Pictured: Host Tom Gleeson on the red carpet for the 2020 AACTA Awards