Alex Horne reveals 'special guest' in Taskmaster season 21 line-up as major change in store
Taskmaster creator and assistant "Little" Alex Horne has teased some major changes in store for season 21 of the Channel 4 programme.
Taskmaster season 20 has yet to air, though the cast has been revealed
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Taskmaster's mastermind, Alex Horne, has hinted at exciting changes for the Channel 4 show's upcoming 21st season.
The hit comedy show, which challenges five celebrities to compete in a series of outlandish tasks, is set for some intriguing updates.
From filling an egg cup with their own tears, attempting to make a bridge out of straws, rubbers and chewing gum, to hula hooping on stage in front of a live audience, or making a creepy nursery rhyme, Taskmaster has ensured there's never been a lack of variety or surprises.
Greg Davies presides over the mayhem as the Taskmaster, with "Little" Alex Horne by his side as his assistant.
Since its debut in 2019, the programme has welcomed a plethora of stars such as Munya Chawawa, Judi Love, Joe Lycett, Katherine Ryan, and Bob Mortimer.
Season 20 saw Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jason Mantzoukas, Matthew Baynton, Rosie Ramsey, and Stevie Martin vying for the title, with Ghosts actor Mathew taking the trophy home.
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Alex Horne has dropped a major hint about Taskmaster season 21
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Despite the recent reveal of the line-up for season 20, which is yet to premiere later this year, Alex is already dropping hints about what's next for the show, reports the Mirror.
Speaking to Radio Times, he revealed: "There are two things that are new. We're filming somewhere as well as the house – somewhere that's pretty mad."
He continued with a tantalising tease: "And we have a special guest this series from somewhere exotic who you'll recognise. That's all I can say."
He added to the publication: "20's coming out soon. All going well. We're just in the middle of filming the next one and I'm still enjoying it. I'm still weirdly finding it exciting."
Horrible Histories actor Mathew Baynton was crowned champion of season 19
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The anticipation for season 20 of the show reached new heights when the line-up was revealed, much to the delight of fans.
The upcoming series will feature Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith, and Sanjeev Bhaskar vying for the title of champion, with a New Year's special also expected, following the tradition of previous specials that have included stars like Claudia Winkleman, Sir Mo Farah, Carol Vorderman, Martin Lewis, and Rylan Clark.
Excitement bubbled over among fans after a teaser was released showing the five comedians undertaking a task for the forthcoming season 20, as part of the announcement.
One fan expressed their joy on social media, stating: "My prayers have been answered I have wanted maisie adam on taskmaster for so long."
Another said: "Oh this is going to be GOOD!!"
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A third couldn't contain their excitement, exclaiming: "FINALLY REECE OH MY GOD IVE WAITED MY WHOLE LIFE FOR THIS."
Meanwhile, Horrible Histories star Mathew reflected on his win in a recent interview with Metro, and revealed his plans to return.
"I'm just really happy. I was having so much fun...," he shared.
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After a suggestion of returning for the Champion of Champions series, which has the previous winners battle it out against each other, he added: "I did start thinking, oh, it would be really nice [to win] because winning means a repeat of the experience. The number one thing about winning is thinking, Oh, great, I get to go back.
"I guess the only sadness about getting to go back is that I won't be sat with those guys [the season 19 contestants] because they were so much fun."
Taskmaster is available to watch on Channel 4.
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