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Taskmaster Season 21: Star-Studded Contestants and U.S. Tour!

1/4/2026

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Taskmaster announced its season 21 contestants, including stand-up comedian Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani.
This season features two Oscar nominees, Iannucci and Nanjiani.
Greg Davies will host the show, with Alex Horne as his assistant.
Taskmaster will begin a live tour in the U.S. on January 15, 2024.
The series will air later this year on Channel 4 and YouTube.

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Taskmaster announced its season 21 contestants, including stand-up comedian Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani.
This season features two Oscar nominees, Iannucci and Nanjiani.
Greg Davies will host the show, with Alex Horne as his assistant.
Taskmaster will begin a live tour in the U.S. on January 15, 2024.
The series will air later this year on Channel 4 and YouTube.