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Sam Ryder Joins Star-Studded Taskmaster New Year Special!

1/2/2026

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Sam Ryder Competes

Sam Ryder, the British singer, will participate in Taskmaster's festive two-episode New Year Treat on Channel 4, joining Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Susie Dent.
Contestants face challenges judged by Greg Davies, with the Golden Eyebrows trophy awarded to the winner.
Sam Ryder previously represented the United Kingdom in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second.
The first episode airs January 2, followed by the second on January 3.

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Big Zuu Competes

Channel 4's Taskmaster’s New Year Treat features Big Zuu and former Lioness Jill Scott competing for a golden bust of Greg Davies.
BBC One's Would I Lie to You? features Yinka Bokinni and Chris McCausland.
Channel 4's 2025: The Year from Space shows satellite images of Gaza displacement and California wildfires.
Jane McDonald travels from Antarctica to the Arctic on Channel 5.

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Sam Ryder Competes

Sam Ryder, the British singer, will participate in Taskmaster's festive two-episode New Year Treat on Channel 4, joining Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, and Susie Dent.
Contestants face challenges judged by Greg Davies, with the Golden Eyebrows trophy awarded to the winner.
Sam Ryder previously represented the United Kingdom in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, finishing second.
The first episode airs January 2, followed by the second on January 3.

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