Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, and Rosie Jones Join the Line-Up
The popular comedy panel game show Taskmaster has revealed the contestants for its upcoming eighteenth series, which is set to air on Channel 4 later this year.
The five contestants, a mix of comedians and celebrities, include:
Andy Zaltzman—Comedian, host of The Bugle Podcast, and cricket statistician.
Babatunde Aléshé—Comedian, actor, and podcaster known for Celebrity Gogglebox.
Emma Sidi—Actor, comedian, and writer known for Starstruck on BBC Three/HBO Max.
Jack Dee—Legendary stand-up and writer, a regular on BBC Radio 4’s I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Rosie Jones—Stand-up, presenter, actor, and author, who has appeared on Trip Hazard on Channel 4.
Taskmaster, created by comedian and musician Alex Horne, challenges its contestants with a series of outlandish tasks, judged by the titular “Taskmaster,” Greg Davies. The show has become a hit with audiences, spawning multiple international versions and spin-offs.
Series 18 was filmed from 13-21 May 2024, and will likely be broadcast in Autumn 2024.
