Overview
- Channel 4 announced the full series 22 line-up — Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti and Richard Ayoade — following the series 21 finale on June 11, 2026.
- Greg Davies will return as the Taskmaster and creator Alex Horne will serve again as his assistant and scorer for the new series.
- Filming for series 22 reportedly finished earlier in 2026 and the season is expected to air later in 2026 on Channel 4 with international availability on YouTube, though no official release date has been set.
- The broadcaster has accepted a deal to continue airing Taskmaster and has reportedly commissioned multiple future series while planning specials such as the New Year Treat and a future Champion of Champions.
- Some viewers reacted strongly to the casting on social media, with critics citing past public associations of certain contestants while other fans welcomed the mix of established and rising comedians.