Taskmaster fans may be in for a big treat in the new season, with Alex Horne teasing a “never-before-seen” moment for the show. The Channel 4 show recently confirmed its latest line-up, with US comedian Kumail Nanjiani among the names set to take part in the mayhem.
Now the show creator has revealed there is a particular moment involving the Marvel star that will be a “big” one for the show.
“There is a moment involving Kumail Nanjiani,” he told RadioTimes.com. “I don’t want to give much away, but he gives a lot away about what he does by himself in his hotel room. So that’s what you’ve got to tune in for.
“He surprised himself by what he revealed, and I was sat next to him, and it’s a big moment. It’s a never-before-seen Taskmaster moment.”
We certainly can’t wait to see.
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Alongside Nanjiani, the new season will also feature Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page, The Thick of It and Veep’s Armando Iannucci, The Masked Singer’s Joel Dommett and comedian Amy Gledhill.
Teasing some of “high calibre” contestants, Horne said that Iannucci in particular proved a “surprise” for him – but not in the way you’d expect.
“He’s a comedy legend and a very clever man, you’d think. Not on Taskmaster! It turns out Armando is an idiot, which is so nice to [know],” he joked.
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“I found him quite daunting to meet and work with, but within five minutes, you realise he’s the same as everyone else. He crumbles under pressure.”
He added: “And then we’ve got Kumail Nanjiani from the movies, Joel Dommett from The Masked Singer, Amy Gledhill, who’s just fabulous at everything, and Joanna Page from Gavin & Stacey.”
Taskmaster will return with season 21 soon, airing and streaming on Channel 4.
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