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- Tech Advisor reveals the five contestants for Taskmaster Season 21, featuring a diverse lineup of comedians, actors, and writers with impressive credentials.
- The cast includes Oscar-nominated Kumail Nanjiani, ‘Veep’ creator Armando Iannucci, ‘Gavin & Stacey’ star Joanna Page, TV presenter Joel Dommett, and Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Amy Gledhill.
- This star-studded lineup promises entertaining challenges and comedic moments for fans of the popular British comedy panel show.
The 21st season is ahead. The names of the participants were announced some time ago, and now we also know the release date for the new season.
As usual, Taskmaster will feature five celebrities who will compete in a series of bizarre challenges. The programme will, of course, once again be hosted by the unmatched Taskmaster Greg Davies and his assistant, Little Alex Horne.
When will Taskmaster season 21 be released?
The reality show will return on Channel 4 on Thursday, 9 April 2026. You can also stream it on YouTube.
Who are the contestants on Taskmaster season 21?
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 Silicon Valley, but has also appeared in The Twilight Zone, Welcome to Chippendales and Only Murders in the Building. He’s received 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.
If you want to watch Taskmaster from the US or anywhere outside the UK, check out our step-by-step guide.
