The latest season finale of Taskmaster, aired on November 13, announced the cast for the upcoming Taskmaster 2026 New Year Treat. This year, the show will introduce a unique two-episode special during the festive period, a first for the beloved series.
Confirmed Cast for Taskmaster 2026 New Year Treat
The lineup for this year’s New Year Treat features a diverse array of personalities:
- Big Zuu – TV chef known for “Big Zuu’s Big Eats” and “Celebrity Bear Hunt”
- Jill Scott – Former footballer and participant in “I’m a Celebrity”
- Rose Ayling-Ellis – Acclaimed actress from “Code of Silence” and “EastEnders”
- Sam Ryder – Musician famous for his Eurovision performance
- Susie Dent – Renowned lexicographer from the show “Countdown”
Competition Format
Greg Davies will once again oversee the competition, scoring the contestants’ performances, while Little Alex Horne will track the proceedings. Each star will compete for the prestigious Golden Eyebrows trophy, awarded to the winner.
Upcoming Highlights
In addition to the New Year Treat, Taskmaster will see the return of the Champion of Champions special. This fourth installment will feature returning participants:
- Sam Campbell
- John Robins
- Andy Zaltzman
- Mathew Baynton
- Winner of Season 20
Transmission details for both the Taskmaster 2026 New Year Treat and the Champion of Champions 4 will be announced soon. Additionally, fans can look forward to Taskmaster’s 21st season set to premiere in 2026.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series and add Taskmaster to your watchlist to ensure you don’t miss any of the action!
