The dust has barely settled after the thrilling Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, and the 21st season of the British show is already looming on the horizon. We already know the names of its participants – as usual, it will feature five celebrities who will compete in a series of bizarre challenges.
The premiere date for the new season of Taskmaster is yet to be announced, although it has been confirmed to return to Channel 4 in 2026. The programme will, of course, once again be hosted by the unmatched Taskmaster Greg Davies and Taskmaster’s Assistant, Little Alex Horne.
Here are the fearless five who will compete in season 21 of the show.
Amy Gledhill is a comedian, actor and writer who won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2024 for her show Make Me Look Fit On The Poster. She was also nominated for Best Live Show at the National Comedy Awards 2023 and Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe for her stand-up The Girl Before The Girl You Marry.
Armando Iannucci is a satirist, writer, director, producer and performer. He created the BAFTA-winning comedy series The Thick of It for the BBC and the political satire Veep for HBO, for which he nabbed two Emmy Awards.
Joanna Page is a actress and presenter who rose to fame for her leading role in the cult British sitcom Gavin & Stacey. Fans may also recognise her as Just Judy in Love Actually.
Joel Dommett is a comedian, television presenter and actor, known for his role as DC Sweeney in Skins and for hosting reality shows such as I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! and Survivor.
Finally, Season 21 of Taskmaster will feature actor, screenwriter and stand-up comedian Kumail Nanjiani. He’s best known for his performance in the Silicon Valley TV series, but has also appeared in The Twilight Zone, Welcome to Chippendales and Only Murders in the Building. He’s numerous accolades and nods, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for his film The Big Sick and two Emmy nominations for acting.
Stay tuned to get more information on the upcoming series of Taskmaster.
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