The popular comedy show first aired on Dave before moving to Channel 4 in 2020. Taskmaster has become one of Channel 4’s biggest successes and will now have two series a year until 2026. Greg Davies will continue to host the show as usual, with Alex Horne remaining as his loyal assistant.
The BAFTA-winning show Taskmaster returns to Channel 4 with a brand-new season, airing this Thursday at 9pm! Known for its line-up of comics and absurd tasks, the show continues to draw in viewers each season. You can catch all previous episodes now on the streaming platform. Viewers outside the UK can still watch it using a VPN. Check out our complete guide to the best VPNs for Channel 4 now!
However, Alex has revealed who he would like to take over from comedian Greg if he ever decides to leave the show.
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In an interview on The Kickabout with Toby Tarrant (standing in for Johnny Vaughan) on Radio X, Toby asked Alex if the show was becoming more popular.
Yeah, weirdly it is. It’s only on YouTube in America, but it seems to have picked up momentum somehow. And I like being a niche, culty thing, and it is that. You know, it’s a very small thing in a huge pond. But, I mean, I’ve always said if Greg goes – which he will eventually, because he’s not a healthy man – it’s going to be… I think Trump is the only possible successor. Oh, that would be a sort of nice full circle. He went from The Apprentice, dabbled briefly in politics, and then returns as the host.
Then toby replied
I love you’re saying he’s dabbled briefly in politics.
Alex joked back
I just picture him sat on the throne with Alex sat next to him, Toby said. Alex pipped back, I’ll still be there. Toby exclaimed, Oh you’ll still be there!
At the same time, Channel 4 has announced the line-up for the upcoming 19th series of Taskmaster.
Podcast star Rosie Ramsey will lead the group of celebrities for the new series.
She will be joined by Ghosts actor Mathew Baynton, comedian and actor Stevie Martin, popular US Netflix star Jason Mantzoukas, and comedy writer Fatiha El-Ghorri.
Source: TheSun.co.uk