Taskmaster is axed in the US after only one episode due to poor ratings just days after winning its first BAFTA
The popular comedy series has just won a BAFTA in the UK.
But Taskmaster has been axed in the US after only one episode after it premiered to poor ratings.
The challenge show, presented by Greg Davies and Alex Horne has broadcast nine series in the UK, with a 10th on the way.
Short-lived: Taskmaster has been axed in the US after only one episode after it premiered to poor ratings
But bosses at US channel the CW have dropped it after it aired on Sunday.
The comedy show debuted to a 0.1 rating among adults 18-49 and only 212,000 viewers, according to Variety.
The total viewership number is the lowest of CW’s offerings so far this summer.
Awards: Taskmaster won a TV BAFTA last week during a virtual and socially distanced ceremony
Popular: The challenge show, presented by Greg Davies and Alex Horne has broadcast nine series in the UK, with a 10th on the way
Sources said the network is in discussion with producers of the show and are considering moving it to the CW Seed streaming service.
A US version of the show was also released in 2018 but only lasted one series before it was axed.
It comes after Taskmaster won a BAFTA last week during a virtual and socially distanced ceremony.
Copy: A US version of the show was also released in 2018 fronted by Reggie Watts but only lasted one series before it was axed
Joking: Greg presented an award at the BAFTAS but was subjected to a taunt by host Richard Ayoade for his Zoom banter
The show beat the Graham Norton Show, The Last Leg and the Ranganation to claim best comedy entertainment programme.
Greg also presented an award but was subjected to a taunt by host Richard Ayoade.
The former Inbetweeners star was attempting to speak to nominees including Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Sian Gifford, Sarah Kendall and Gbemisola Ikumelo over Zoom.
But Greg struggled to converse with the stars, leading Richard to joke: ‘Zoom is great for banter isn’t it Greg.’
He replied: ‘I’m going to go straight to the scripted stuff.’