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3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Get real, mate': Aussie comedian shuts down plane request
Aussie comedian Tom Cashman has revealed the moment he shut down a fellow passenger when they asked to switch seats on a plane. The Taskmaster Australia co-host was on the second leg of his journey between Singapore and London when he was approached by a passenger who had a request to make. In a video posted to TikTok, the 35-year-old revealed, 'I was boarding a flight and I was taking my seat when the guy asked me very nicely... He asked a favour, 'Can I switch seats with you so I can sit with my fiance?'' Cashman said the man who had requested the seat change was sitting to the left of him, across the aisle. To Cashman's right was the man's fiancé. 'He said, 'Feel free to say no'. 'I felt very free to say no.' Cashman showed a picture of the seat that he had paid $180 extra for, saying that it was a 'seat sent from God' due to the amount of legroom it offered. He pointed out that another passenger was putting his stuff, including a pillow, in his designated legroom, but he didn't 'even give a s**t' because he had so much excess space. 'This is unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it. It's better than business class.' 'It's disheartening being a comedy performer, on the way to a comedy festival who finds themselves knowing for a fact that they will never elicit a laugh as true and as guttural as the one they did in a man's face on the trip over. 'Because is this guy kidding? 'Get real, mate.' The comedian also admitted that while the passenger had asked very politely, he was also annoyed for another reason. 'What also p**sed me off about this guy, is first of all, he's in a relationship,' he said. 'He's got a fiancé. Congratulations to the beautiful couple. 'I don't have a fiancé so he's rubbing my face in that. 'Not only that, but he wasn't even tall,' Cashman added. 'He was way less tall than I am. Basically this guy is asking for something he doesn't need to enjoy something in front of me that I don't have. 'It'd be like if I found out an old guy on the flight and asked to borrow his cane and then used the cane to scroll YouTube shorts. 'I can't begrudge the man though. 'He's done me a big favour, because now when people ask me if I've seen Happy Gilmore 2, I get it. I say, yes I have, and in my opinion, it's best enjoyed 30,000 feet in the air, feet outstretched, flanked by two furious fiancés. The video has racked up over 650,000 views, with more than 53,000 likes. Many people online agreed with Cashman's decision to veto the request. 'He definitely planned that. Glad you said no' 'He has a whole life ahead of him with his fiance, you had limited time with this perfect seat. The nerve.' '100% they didn't book that seat because of the price, booked the two they did, and hoped they could just get the switch done when they asked,' 'I don't think I could stop myself from laughing at that request.' 'I will NEVER swap seats on a plane again. You wanna sit with your child/partner/family? Idk maybe book seats together.'
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Traveller's response after passenger asks him 'very nicely' to switch seats so he could sit with his fiancé: 'Is this guy kidding?'
A traveller flying from Sydney to London has revealed the moment he refused to let a passenger switch seats with him on a plane. Taskmaster Australia co-host Tom Cashman was on his second leg of his journey between Singapore and London when a passenger asked if they could swap seats so he could be next to his fiancé. While both men were seated on opposite sides of the aisle, the Aussie comedian declined to move because he had paid an additional $180 for extra leg room. The plane had a three-four-three configuration. Tom was sitting on the aisle seat of a three-seat row next to the window, while the other passenger was seated in the centre section, in one of the four-seat rows. 'I was boarding a flight and I was taking my seat... when the guy asked me very nicely... He asked a favour, "Can I switch seats with you so I can sit with my fiancé?". He said, "Feel free to say no" and I felt very free to say no,' Tom said in his video. 'I've got to say, it's disheartening being a comedy performer on the way to a comedy festival, knowing for a fact that they will never elicit a laugh as true and as guttural as the one I got from a man's face on the trip over. 'Because is this guy kidding? Get real mate. This is the best seat... this is a seat sent from God. Why does this seat even exist? I paid $180 for it as well.' Tom said he was impressed with the amount of leg room he got for the price he paid for the 'best' economy seat on the plane. 'This is unbelievable, I've never seen anything like it,' he explained. 'It's better than business class.' The stand-up comedian said he had so much room that the passenger next to him decided to leave their belongings, including a pillow, in his space. 'I didn't even care, there was so much room. He can have all that bit there and I don't give a s***,' Tom said. However, it wasn't the seat swap request that got Tom riled up. 'What also p*ssed me off about this guy is first of all, he's in a relationship, he's got a fiancé. Congratulations to the beautiful couple. I don't have a fiancé so he's rubbing my face in that,' Tom joked. 'Not only that, he wasn't even tall. He was way less tall than I am. Basically this guy is asking for something he doesn't need to enjoy something in front of me that I don't have. 'It'd be like if I found an old guy on the flight and asked to borrow his cane and then use the cane to scroll YouTube Shorts.' However, Tom said he doesn't 'begrudge' the man for asking in the first place. 'He's done me a big favour because now when people ask me if I've seen Happy Gilmore 2, I get to say, "Yes I have",' he explained. 'And in my opinion, it's best enjoyed 30,000 feet in the air, feet outstretched, flanked by two furious fiancés.' Tom said he was impressed with the amount of leg room he got for the price he paid for the 'best' economy seat on the plane His video has been viewed more than 600,000 - with many agreeing with Tom's decision to refuse swapping seats. 'Funny how they always ask to swap into the better seat, and never offer to downgrade themselves to get what they want,' one pointed out. 'He has a whole life ahead of him with his fiancé, you had limited time with this perfect seat. The nerve,' another shared. 'I would protect that seat with my LIFE,' one said. 'Their poor planning is not your problem,' another revealed. One traveller recalled: 'I was once asked to swap so a newly married couple could sit together. I said no and she cried the whole way to Hong Kong from London.' 'I had that seat once and the guy behind (middle seat) asked me to switch so he could sit with his girlfriend. HAHAHAHAHAHA. No,' another shared. Many suggested the couple may have skimped on paying extra for additional leg room, hoping instead that a 'nice' person would be happy to swap. 'He didn't buy that seat in hopes some nice person who did pay would switch. Good for you for not switching,' one said. 'He knows that and they planned that... ask for $200 cash and you will swap, otherwise no deal,' another suggested. '100 per cent they didn't book that seat because of the price, booked the two they did, and hoped they could just get the switch done when they asked,' one added. Others suggested the man should have asked the person to his left to swap with his fiancé so they would just be switching middle seats, making it fair for both parties. 'He should have asked the person on the other side of him to switch. They had a middle middle seat,' one said. 'I'm sure the person on the other side of the fiancé stuck in the middle would have happily swapped for his aisle seat,' another suggested. Meanwhile, many were confused with the gap in front of Tom's seat. But a seasoned traveller explained: 'Fun fact for those curious, that gap covers the emergency hatch down to the cabin crew bunks, hence why it's randomly in the middle of the cabin.' 'There's an emergency escape hatch under the carpet,' another shared.
Scoop
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Chaos, Comedy And Competition: Meet The Cast Of Taskmaster NZ Season 6
Bree Tomasel – Pax Assadi – Jackie van Beek – Jack Ansett – Alice Snedden: Five fresh faces are stepping up to the plate – or, more accurately, into the chaos – as Taskmaster NZ returns for its sixth season this August on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+. This year's fearless cast includes ZM Drive Host Bree Tomasel, bringing her signature wit and wild energy to the mix; acclaimed comedian, actor and writer Pax Assadi; the sharply funny Jackie van Beek; rising comedy force Jack Ansett; and the razor-sharp writer, comedian and TV powerhouse Alice Snedden. Across 10 brand-new episodes, this eclectic crew will surrender their dignity and sanity to the mighty Taskmaster, Jeremy Wells, and his ever-loyal assistant Paul Williams – all in the name of victory, glory, and points that may or may not make sense. Expect the unexpected, as tasks range from the seemingly simple to the absurdly complex – whether improving the National Anthem, breaking up with an egg on a rollercoaster, or finding a cake and eating it too. Points will be won, pride will be lost, and hilarity is guaranteed. But who will take home the coveted Taskmaster trophy? Taskmaster NZ will premiere on Monday 18 August, 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+ and continue on Tuesday for a double dose of chaos each week. Notes: TVNZ+ is the home of Taskmaster with Taskmaster NZ, Taskmaster, Taskmaster Australia, Junior Taskmaster, Taskmaster: Champion of Champions, Taskmasterclass, and New Year Treat, all available to stream. Taskmaster NZ is co-produced by Kevin & Co and Avalon with support from NZ On Air. BAFTA and Rose d'Or winning and International Emmy nominated format, hosted by critically-acclaimed comic Greg Davies as The Taskmaster, was created by British comedian Alex Horne, who also stars as the Taskmaster's Assistant, and originally produced by Avalon (Breeders, Starstruck, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, Everything's Gonna Be Okay, Catastrophe).
Scoop
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Best Night Of Comedy Is Back With The Best Comedy Show On Earth
New Zealand Comedy Trust & Skycity Presents Best Comedy Show On Earth Hosted by Pax Assadi Experience some of the top acts in this year's NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo at the sensational stand-up showcase, the Best Comedy Show On Earth, presented by the New Zealand Comedy Trust and Skycity. Following a sell out show at last year's fest, join big international and local names, whilst also discovering a few fresh faces for a night of total hilarity on Sunday 18 May at SKYCITY Theatre. Featuring 10 comedians, 100's of jokes, 1000's of laughs, this unforgettable evening of stand out comedy will be hosted by none other than Pax Assadi. Pax has become a household name with his widely acclaimed autobiographical TV show Raised by Refugees on TVNZ. He's hosted 60 Seconds and The Great Kiwi Bake Off, and will also be familiar as part of comedy trio Frickin Dangerous Bro. Crossing the ditch to join Pax on stage is Tom Cashman, the stand up is known as the Taskmaster's Assistant on Taskmaster Australia and for his viral TikTok content, where he's racked up millions of views. He's joined by Kirsty Webeck, Australia's reigning queen of cheerful comedy, returning after a standout set at last year's Best Foods Comedy Gala and Takashi Wakasugi, the Japanese-born, Australia-based comedian seen on Taskmaster Australia, Thank God You're Here, and the Best Foods Comedy Gala. Rounding out the Aussie contingent is Elouise Eftos 'Australia's First Attractive Comedian', and winner of Director's Choice at the 2024 Sydney Comedy Festival. Closer to home, Aotearoa's own comedy stars take the spotlight. Brynley Stent — a 2021 Billy T Award winner and familiar face from Taskmaster NZ, Celebrity Treasure Island, Golden Boy, and Shortland Street — brings her signature chaos and charm. Kajun Brooking, the award-winning Whanganui-based comic known for his quickfire punchlines, just impressed audiences with his high energy set at the Wellington Best Foods Comedy Gala, you may have seen him on Te Karere, The Hui, and TikTok. Kajun joins the lineup alongside Ray O'Leary — fresh from smashing it in Australia — a two-time Billy T nominee known for Taskmaster NZ, Have You Been Paying Attention? and 7 Days. They'll be joined by exciting emerging talents. Michelle Wiley, winner of Best Newcomer at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and a 2023 RAW Comedy Grand Finalist, brings her sharp wit to the stage. And Ocean Denham, winner of Best Comedy at the 2024 Whangārei Fringe Festival rounds out the lineup. Take a date or your mates; this is Sunday night done right! The 2025 NZ International Comedy Festival with Best Foods Mayo runs from 2 – 25 May. The full programme is available now at
