Greg Davies and Alex Horne will return, but who will be joining them?
Taskmaster’s latest season came to an end tonight, after 10 episodes of weird and wonderful games, much to viewers’ delights.
Hosts Alex Horne and Greg Davies returned and set a series of truly bizarre challenges for a line-up of comedic guests.
Comic and presenter Julian Clary, Meet the Richardsons’ Lucy Beaumont, multi-award winning stand-up comedian Sam Campbell, former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins and Cheaters star Susan Wokoma all took part in season 16.
But now that it’s over, it comes as no surprise that fans are wanting to know when they’ll get another instalment of the series.
Read on for everything we know so far about Taskmaster season 17.
Will there be a Taskmaster season 17?
Yes! In March 2023, Channel 4 confirmed an additional six seasons of Taskmaster UK had been commissioned, meaning season 17 will be on screens next year.
As has been the case for the past few seasons, it is expected that two seasons per year will be rolled out.
Is there a release date for Taskmaster season 17?
Has the Taskmaster season 17 line-up been confirmed?
Not yet. The cast of the Taskmaster season 17 is yet to be announced, but hosts Greg Davies and Alex Horne have teased in the past who they’d love to feature on the show.
In an interview with the Daily Express earlier this year, Horne was asked who he’d like on Taskmaster next to which he responded: “Jack Dee, and I say this anytime anyone asks me this question.
“I think it’s the only way to persuade him to do it. So, Jack Dee, if you’re listening, please do the show.”
In a Q&A video published last month, Horne actually changed his answer and said he “desperately” wants comedian Stephen Merchant on the show.
He said: “I’m going to say Stephen Merchant. I desperately want Stephen Merchant on the show. I don’t know that we’d never get him. But he’s busy. But I feel like he’s tangible, he’s within reach. I desperately want him.”
Taskmaster season 17 hosts
As ever, Greg Davies and Alex Horne will return as presenters of the show.
Is there a trailer for Taskmaster season 17?
There isn’t a trailer for Taskmaster season 17 yet, but once there is we’ll be sure to update this page.
Taskmaster’s previous seasons are available to watch on Channel 4.
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