Taskmaster confirms season 18 start date with fresh batch of comedians

A brand new cast of comedians are headed for some wacky challenges in the near future.

Taskmaster season 18 cast in a boat on a lake looking into camera

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Published: Wednesday, 28 August 2024 at 2:18 pm

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Channel 4 has confirmed the release date of Taskmaster season 18, with the beloved comedy series set to make a much-awaited return soon.

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That's right, hosts Alex Horne and Greg Davies will be back on our screens on Thursday 12th September at 9pm, and we already know who they'll be tormenting.

Season 17 came to a close earlier this year, with John Robins crowned as the winner.

The line-up for season 18 was confirmed shortly after, and includes eclectic mix of talent.

They are The News Quiz host Andy Zaltzman, I'm a Celebrity and Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatunde Aléshé**,** Starstruck and Ghosts actress Emma Sidi, stand-up comic Jack Dee (Lead Balloon) and comedian Rosie Jones (Out of Order, Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure).

Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones sitting on chairs in a row in the Taskmaster studio.

Andy Zaltzman, Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee and Rosie Jones on Taskmaster. Channel 4

Though they have yet to take to the Taskmaster stage, Horne has already hinted at a big name for the series' next season. And they're from oversees, too.

"We've got someone in the next series, series 19, from abroad, who's a big name overseas, which we've not done before. So yeah, there's always different avenues to go down," he told Sunday Brunch.

Considering the show's alumni includes the likes of Katherine Ryan, Rose Matafeo, Sarah Kendall, Desiree Burch, Mae Martin and Sam Campbell – all of whom are not from the UK–it certainly sounds like an intriguing prospect.

Taskmaster season 18 is coming to Channel 4 on Thursday 12th September at 9pm.

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