Taskmaster Series 11 line-up revealed
- Series 11 features Charlotte Ritchie, Jamali Maddix, Lee Mack, Mike Wozniak and Sarah Kendall
- The 10-part series has already been filmed and will be shown on Channel 4 in 2021
- A new Champions Of Champions tournament - featuring the winners of Series 6 to 10 - will also follow in 2021
The line-up for Series 11 of Taskmaster has been revealed.
The contestants taking part in the 2021 series will be:
Charlotte Ritchie
Ghosts, Feel Good and Fresh Meat star
Jamali Maddix
Stand-up comedian
Lee Mack
Stand-up comedian and star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You?
Mike Wozniak
Actor and comedian. Winner of the original stage version of Taskmaster, and worked with Greg on Man Down (playing Brian).
Sarah Kendall
Comedian and actor. Creator of TV series Frayed
The new series, which has already been filmed, is expected to air on Channel 4 in spring 2021.
The producers says: "Yet more of the UK's most elite comedy minds are throwing themselves at the mercy of the Taskmaster, scrapping for points, prizes, and the eternal glory of being crowned a Taskmaster champion."
The line-up was revealed at the end of the final episode of Series 10, which aired on Channel 4 tonight. The winner was revealed to be Richard Herring.
Channel 4 have also confirmed that a second Champion Of Champions tournament will be aired next year, featuring the winners of the last five series competing against each other. This follows on from the similar specials on the programme's original home, Dave, in 2017, featuring the winners of the first five series.
Richard Herring, Liza Tarbuck, Kerry Godliman, Lou Sanders and Ed Gamble are the recent series winners who will meet to film tasks in 2021.
Channel 4 confirms: "Not content with simply putting a fresh bunch of hopefuls through their paces, 2021 will also see the uncompromising Taskmaster uphold tradition and invite the winners of Series 6 to 10 to a brand-new Champion Of Champions tournament.
"Having recently been crowned victor of Series 10, Richard Herring and fellow champs Liza Tarbuck, Kerry Godliman, Lou Sanders, and Ed Gamble will all have the opportunity to battle it out once more. As ever, Greg Davies will be perched on his regal throne as the Taskmaster, while the doting Little Alex Horne scuttles about his master's feet generating stats, measurements, and generally irritating his keeper, as these task titans compete in the ultimate quest for victory."
Next up for Taskmaster is a one-off special. Taskmaster's New Year's Treat - due to air on Channel 4 on 1st January at 9pm - will feature film actor John Hannah, Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy, actor Nicola Coughlan, television and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas.
Channel 4 has already commissioned Taskmaster up to Series 15, securing the comedy format's future into subsequent years.