The WORST episodes of Roast Battle

Every episode of Roast Battle ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Roast Battle!

On Roast Battle UK, host Jimmy Carr will be joined by judges Russell Brand and Katherine Ryan for an unmissable war of words between the country's finest comic performers. Two roasters enter an arena filled with bloodthirsty comedy fans with just one simple mission: to bring their opponent to their knees with five of the most ferocious jokes their minds can muster. These gags won't be for the faint of heart. Expect a no-holds - barred assault where no topic is off-limits.

Last Updated: 8/25/2024Network: Comedy Central (UK)Status: Ended

6.38

21 votes

#1 - Sara Pascoe

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/17/2020

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with guest judge Sara Pascoe plus Katherine Ryan. Rizzle Kick's Jordan Stephens vs. Dane Baptiste, and the housemate battle of Lou Sanders vs. Luke McQueen.

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6.88

16 votes

#2 - Rhys James vs Lloyd Griffith

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2019

Rhys James and Lloyd Griffith are put up against each other, and Australian comedians Rhys Nicholson and Felicity Ward verbally spar.

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6.95

22 votes

#3 - Dane Baptiste vs Tez Ilyas

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2018

Featuring a battle between Dane Baptiste and Tez Ilyas; and newlyweds Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley.

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7.46

26 votes

#4 - Joe Lycett vs Nick Helm

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/16/2018

Featuring Joe Lycett versus Nick Helm and Daniel Sloss v Desiree Burch.

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7.53

17 votes

#5 - Johnny Vegas vs Phil Ellis

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/17/2019

It's Tom Lucy versus Nigel Ng and Johnny Vegas and Phil Ellis go for each other.

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7.57

37 votes

#6 - Phil Wang vs Ed Gamble

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/15/2018

Some of the sharpest wits in British comedy go up against one another, with participants attempting to humorously 'take down' their opponent to win the 'battle'. It's Tom Allen v Suzi Ruffell and Phil Wang v Ed Gamble.

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7.57

21 votes

#7 - Richard Ayoade

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2020

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with guest judge Richard Ayoade plus Katherine Ryan. Tonight it's friend vs. friend! The sassy Sara Barron vs. the legend Richard Herring, and Ed Night vs. Huge Davies.

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7.63

19 votes

#8 - Tom Allen vs Larry Dean

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/14/2019

Tom Ward takes on Darren Harriott and it's Tom Allen versus Larry Dean.

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7.63

19 votes

#9 - Joel Dommett vs Iain Stirling

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/19/2018

Love Island takes on I'm A Celeb with Iain Stirling vs Joel Dommett, also Paul Chowdhry vs Fin Taylor.

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7.67

18 votes

#10 - Mark Watson vs Andrew Maxwell

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2018

Real-life couple Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth battle it out, as do Mark Watson and Andrew Maxwell.

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7.68

22 votes

#11 - Big Narstie

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2020

Joe Sutherland takes on fellow comedian and best friend Sophie Duker armed with their most brutal jokes. Will posh Made In Chelsea star Jamie Laing be victorious against comedian and fellow schoolmate Ivo Graham? With guest judge Big Narstie.

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7.79

19 votes

#12 - Joel Dommett vs Alex Edelman

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2019

Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.

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7.81

21 votes

#13 - Alex Brooker vs Matt Forde

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/18/2018

Featuring Alex Brooker vs Matt Forde and Sofie Hagen vs Larry Dean.

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7.81

16 votes

#14 - Mark Steel vs Elliot Steel

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2018

Featuring a battle between father and son Mark Steel and Elliot Steel, also Jayde Adams vs. Alex Edelman.

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7.83

18 votes

#15 - Stephen Bailey vs Darren Harriott

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2018

Stephen Bailey takes on Darren Harriott, and Angela Barnes takes on Matt Richardson.

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7.85

20 votes

#16 - Joe Lycett

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2020

Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with guest judge Joe Lycett plus Katherine Ryan. Featuring Taskmaster's Phil Wang vs. Fern Brady, and battle for Northern supremacy with Adam Rowe vs. Maisie Adam.

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7.85

27 votes

#17 - Noel Fielding

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/20/2020

Guest judging the competition this week is Noel Fielding as comedian Laura Lexx goes head-to-head with fellow comedian and husband, Tom Livingstone. Another battle is underway when RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Baga Chipz and The Vivienne take on Denim queens Glamrou and Crystal.

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