Alison Hammond to Face New Taskmaster Challenge in Holiday Special
The new year's broadcast will feature five celebrities competing for a unique trophy, following the conclusion of the current series.
By Fernando Rojas ·
Viewers can expect a new format for the upcoming holiday special, which will shift the focus from the main series to a standalone event. The show will air on Channel 4, though a specific broadcast date has not yet been announced by the network.
The special is designated as the seventh installment of the New Year Treat series. It will feature five celebrities who must complete a series of tests designed by host Alex Horne. The participants will compete for a set of golden eyebrows, a trophy that has become a symbol of victory in the program.
Alison Hammond will occupy the first chair in the studio. The television presenter, who holds a BAFTA nomination and is known for her work on Great British Bake Off, will be the first to face the challenges. She will be joined by musician Chesney Hawkes, Grand Tour star Francis Bourgeois, BBC Chief News Presenter Maryam Moshiri, and barrister Rob Rinder.
The announcement follows the conclusion of Taskmaster series 22. In the final episode of that run, Matt Lucas claimed victory. He finished with a higher score than the other competitors in that specific episode. This marked his first win of the series for Lucas.
Chloe Petts was declared the overall winner of series 22. Petts secured the title with a total of 173 points across the series. This total allowed Petts to defeat Isy Suttie, Matt Lucas, Nina Conti, and Richard Ayoade for the overall ranking.
Petts stated that the golden Greg head trophy would be placed on a chest of drawers next to her bed. The presenter described the placement as a way for the trophy to watch over her while she sleeps.
All twenty-two series of Taskmaster are currently available for viewing on Channel 4. The new holiday special will introduce a new set of competitors to the format.
