Taskmaster returns for 21st series with fresh contestants

Hit Channel 4 show Taskmaster is back for its 21st series, putting a new group of contestants through its infamous series of bizarre and wacky challenges.

New contestants ready to take on taskmaster's weird tasks

This season, five new hopefuls will face off against assistant taskmaster Alex Horne and head taskmaster Greg Davies, vying for the coveted golden head trophy. Challenges have ranged from inflating a balloon to match a cucumber's circumference to herding animals with exactly 22 legs before donning a tutu. Past contestants include Katherine Ryan, Amelia Dimoldenberg, and John Robins, who achieved an impressive score of 192.

So who's set to appear in Taskmaster's 21st series? The full cast list reveals Joanna Page, Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joel Dommett, and Kumail Nanjiani. With a diverse range of backgrounds and comedic experience, this fresh batch of challengers is sure to bring their unique skills to the table.