TL;DR
- Taskmaster Season 21 premieres April 9.
- Global YouTube release follows at 10pm BST.
- New contestants include Kumail Nanjiani and Armando Iannucci.
- Expect surprises and hilarious moments.
- Last season was won by Maisie Adam.
Hold onto your hats, folks! The beloved British comedy show Taskmaster is back for its 21st season, and it’s set to premiere on Channel 4 on Thursday, April 9, at 9 PM. But wait, there’s more! For our international friends who can’t wait to join in on the hilarity, the episode will drop on the Taskmaster YouTube channel just an hour later, at 10 PM BST (that’s 5 PM EST for our East Coast pals and 2 PM PST for those on the West Coast).
This season promises to be a riot, featuring a lineup of contestants that’ll have you rolling on the floor laughing. Get ready for the comedic talents of Kumail Nanjiani, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Amy Gledhill, and Joel Dommett. Yes, you heard that right! Kumail is ready to bring the laughs, and Alex Horne has hinted at a “never-before-seen” moment involving him that you won’t want to miss. In a cheeky interview with RadioTimes.com, Horne teased, “There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani… he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room.” Now that’s a cliffhanger!
But it doesn’t stop there. Horne also had some interesting words about Iannucci, saying, “He’s a comedy legend and a very clever man, you’d think. Not on Taskmaster! It turns out Armando is an idiot, which is so nice to know.” Talk about a twist! It seems like the pressure of the show crumbles even the best of them!
For those who might be new to the show, Taskmaster is a delightful mix of absurd challenges and comedic banter, all judged by the hilarious Greg Davies, the Taskmaster himself. After starting on Dave, the show has now found a home on Channel 4, and its popularity has exploded internationally, thanks in part to its online clips that have charmed audiences far and wide.
So, mark your calendars and set your alarms! Taskmaster Season 21 is just around the corner, and it’s bound to be filled with the kind of laughter and surprises that we’ve all come to love. Will Kumail Nanjiani steal the show? Will Armando Iannucci prove he’s more than just a clever name? Tune in to find out!
Don’t forget to check out the action on YouTube if you’re outside the UK. You won’t want to miss a second of the fun! This season is sure to be another hit, and we can’t wait to see who comes out on top!
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