Comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett Endure Painful Kung Fu Training for New Show

Comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Rob Beckett are facing physical challenges in the latest series of their Sky show, "Rob & Romesh Vs."

In an episode focused on martial arts, the pair attempted to master Kung Fu, leading to a painful initiation for Ranganathan. During a training session, Ranganathan was struck with a bamboo stick by a Kung Fu master as he struggled to ascend a staircase.

"He just started battering me for going too slowly," Ranganathan recounted. "He would stand at the bottom of the stairs until it was my turn, and then he would just follow me with the stick. Just battering me across the a**e."

Beckett described the training as a "toxic training method that just absolutely beating the st out of you," while Ranganathan complained, "Oh my ae is killing me."

The episode also features Ranganathan and Beckett attempting to fly Kung Fu style and participating in a flag-bearing performance as part of the Shaolin Zeng Music Ritual. Ranganathan was reportedly demoted to sweeping after struggling with the flag synchronization.

This season of "Rob & Romesh Vs." sees the duo travel to Paris, Atlanta, and Hong Kong for various challenges, including professional bowling and exploring the supernatural. The show, now in its ninth series, is known for its blend of comedy and the pair's friendship.

Both comedians are also currently appearing as contestants on "Celebrity Traitors," where they play as Faithfuls. Beckett has also been hosting Channel 4's "Tempting Fortune" and has new episodes of "Rob & Romesh Vs." on Sky TV. Ranganathan has participated in other reality formats, including Amazon Prime's "LOL: Last One Laughing UK."

"Rob & Romesh Vs." season nine airs on Sky Max.