Taskmaster fans say finally as comedian confirmed for | UK News

Taskmaster fans have said they “can’t wait” after Channel 4 confirmed that a well-liked comedian is a component of the line-up for the new sequence. The broadcaster has announced that the show’s next run will see Richard Ayoade, comedian and actor Isy Suttie, Edinburgh Fringe favorite Chloe Petts, former Bake Off host Matt Lucas and ventriloquist Nina Conti attempting to impress the Taskmaster Greg Davies and his sidekick Alex Horne.

Viewers have now shared their pleasure about the fact that comedian, The IT Crowd actor, author and director Richard is participating in the upcoming twenty second sequence, with many posting messages on social media saying that they’d been ready to see him tackling the competition.

Channel 4 shared the news after Gavin & Stacey’s Joanna Page took home the title of Taskmaster Champion for sequence 21.

“As another triumphant task tournament comes to a close, the almighty Greg Davies and his efficient assistant Alex Horne announce a brand-new five-piece set of distinguished comedians that they are set to score and mark with the utmost scrutiny to determine who will emerge victorious and become the next front-runner to hold aloft that remarkably shiny representation of Greg’s incomparable head and become a Taskmaster Champion,” the broadcaster said.

It then revealed the 5 stars who had signed up for “the toughest physical and mental examination on television”.

Fans of Taskmaster – which sees contestants finishing uncommon duties and challenges – had been thrilled by the announcement, with one posting on Instagram: “WE FINALLY GOT AYOADE!”

“I have been praying since season one for Richard Ayoade, literally nearly fell off the sofa with excitement,” said another person.

Another commented: “I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR RICHARD AYOADE TO BE ON TASKMASTER FOR AGES!!!, LET’S GO!!!!” “RIGHT???” agreed another fan. “I can’t believe is hasn’t happened already but I am so here for it.”

“Finally Richard Ayoade!!!!” exclaimed another viewer, including: “I’ve been waiting for this day!!!!!!”

“Ayoade is going to annihilate Little Alex Horne and I am here for it,” quipped anyone else, as another famous that “the time has finally come”. “Absolutely need to see Richard Ayoade and Matt Lucas on a team together,” remarked another viewer.

Taskmaster is accessible to watch on Channel 4.