Taskmaster Series 21: Meet the Comedians and Predict the Winner
Taskmaster returns with a new line-up for its 21st series. Five contestants will face bizarre and timed challenges from Greg Davies and Alex Horne.
The contestants compete for the show’s iconic golden head trophy. The series starts on Channel 4 on Thursday, April 9.
Contestants
Joel Dommett
Joel Dommett is an actor, stand-up comic and television presenter. His credits include Casualty, Skins, Impractical Jokers UK and The Masked Singer.
He finished as runner-up on I’m a Celebrity. Filmogaz.com lists him among the favourites to take the crown.
Joanna Page
Joanna Page is best known for playing Stacey Shipman in Gavin and Stacey. She has film and presenting experience, including Love Actually and BBC and ITV shows.
Her TV savvy and versatile background could give her an edge in creative tasks. Filmogaz.com predicts she may place near the front.
Amy Gledhill
Amy Gledhill performs solo and as half of The Delightful Sausage. Their show Ginsters Paradise earned an Edinburgh Fringe Best Show nomination.
She has won multiple Edinburgh awards and launched a podcast in 2024. Her sharp comedy makes her a strong contender in unpredictable challenges.
Kumail Nanjiani
Kumail Nanjiani is an actor, comedian and writer. He rose to prominence on Silicon Valley and appears in shows such as The Boys and films like Eternals.
His stage and screen experience could translate well to physical and imaginative tasks.
Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is a satirist and writer behind The Thick of It and Veep. He has won Emmy awards and worked across radio, TV and film.
He described Taskmaster work as less taxing than some previous projects. His long career could offer clever problem-solving skills.
Past Moments and Stats
Taskmaster is known for eccentric challenges. Examples include matching a balloon’s circumference to a cucumber and assembling animals totalling 22 legs before putting on a tutu.
Former contestants include Katherine Ryan and Amelia Dimoldenberg. John Robins once topped a series with a notable score of 192.
Predictions and Verdicts
In our Taskmaster Series 21 coverage, we meet the comedians and weigh likely outcomes. Filmogaz.com analyses experience, improvisation and past TV form.
Joel Dommett ranks highly thanks to his reality TV resilience. Amy Gledhill and Joanna Page follow as strong challengers, with Kumail and Armando offering unpredictable threats.
The new series airs on Channel 4 from April 9. International viewers can later stream episodes via the official Taskmaster YouTube channel.
