S1, E1: The rivalry between the Cartoon Voice Actors and America's Meat Handlers is finally settled. Plus, Vic gives Kenny advice on being a TV. announcer. This episode premiered on September 3, 2005 in the UK on Challenge TV as "Takeshi's Most Extreme Elimination Challenge." Although uncredited as an announcer (but rather as a voice actor), Jamie Alcroft is the announcer for MXC for the first four episodes. He would be replaced as announcer in episode five (The Couples Show) by John Cervenka. This episode is sometimes referred to as "Network Boss" in TV Guide. Cartoon Voice Actors: 3 Meat Handlers: 1