TASKMASTER has landed six more series on Channel 4 and the hit show has signed up an “Oscar winner” for the next season.
The hit comedy series sees five celebrities, usually comedians, set tasks challenging their creativity and wit.
Channel 4 has announced the recommission of Taskmaster with Greg Davies and Alex Horne set to continue in their roles in six new series of the global hit show.
Taskmaster’s New Year Treat, and Taskmaster Champion of Champions will also return when there are more champions to crown.
Speaking to RadioTimes, Alex has already teased the line-up for the next season and revealed it could include an Oscar winner.
He said: “I could give you a sneaky bit of information for the distant future. We have got an Oscar winner in a future (season).”
However, for now, fans will need to be content with the brand new series which airs in just a matter of days – and it’s star-studded line-up.
In the upcoming episodes fans are set to see huge names raring to compete in the hilarious game show.
Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, Last One Laughing UK star Amy Gledhill and The Masked Singer‘s Joel Dommett have already been confirmed.
Alongside them Hollywood star Kumail Nanjiani and The Thick of It’s Armando Iannucci will also be joining the cast.
Alex recently let slip some of the hilarious antics that are set to take place on the new season.
Speaking to Radio Times, he said: “There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani, I don’t want to give much away, but he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room.
“So that’s what you’ve got to tune in for.
“He surprised himself by what he revealed, and I was sat next to him, and it’s a big moment. It’s a never-before-seen Taskmaster moment.”
The last main season of Taskmaster was won by Maisie Adam, who is currently appearing in the second season of Jimmy Carr’s Last One Laughing UK alongside Amy.
Speaking of the new deal, Alex, the show’s creator said: “I’m pleased and quite stressed that I’ve got to come up with a lot more tasks for a lot more comedians but the thought of three more years in Greg’s deep embrace is soothing my little head”.
Taskmaster, Greg added: “I am delighted the comedian meat grinder remains open for business.
“I look forward to gleefully keeping it fed with the help of a small, introverted man that I own.”
Tom Beck, Head of Live Events and Commissioning Editor, added: “Taskmaster is the most creative, funny and frankly ludicrous show on telly; I’m delighted to enable their silly brilliance for another three years”.
All series of Taskmaster will continue to be available to stream for free on Channel 4.
Fans will now also be able to stream the successful New Zealand, Australian and Canadian versions of the show on Channel 4 and Channel 4’s YouTube channel (UK).
Season 21 of the beloved series will premiere on Thursday, April 9 at 9:00pm.
