Following the end of the latest series of Taskmaster last week, viewers haven't had to wait long for more of the popular Channel 4 show. Champion of Champions, which sees the series' past winners pitted against each other, is just around the corner. Both Greg Davies and 'little' Alex Horne return with a fresh batch of tasks for the celebrity contestants. The latest series of Taskmaster saw Greg Davies argue that he was related to Welsh king, Owain Gwynedd, which you can read about here.
In the special episode, the winners from seasons 6-10 are returning to the Taskmaster stage for the chance to take another title. Interestingly, this will be the first time appearing on the Channel 4 version of the show for most of them. Taskmaster was previously on Dave but in 2020, found a new home on Channel 4.
But which of the series' past winners are taking part this time around? And when can you catch the first episode of Taskmaster: Champion of Champions? Read on to find out.
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Who is competing in Champion of Champions?
Ed Gamble
Comedian and podcast presenter, Ed Gamble, is best known for appearing on Mock the Week and hosting Off Menu with James Acaster.
Gamble took part in Taskmaster's ninth season in 2019 and beat David Baddiel, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo to become the champion. As to how he will fair on Champion of Champions remains to be seen but we've no doubt that whatever he does will be hilarious.
Kerry Godliman
Viewers will most likely recognise Godliman for her tragic role in Ricky Gervais' Afterlife but did you know that she won the seventh series of Taskmaster? The comedian and actress beat the likes of Phil Wang, Rhod Gilbert, Jessica Knappett and James Acaster.
Godliman is also known for playing Teens in Save Me and for her roles in Carters Get Rich, Our Girl, Adult Material, Trigger Point and Treadstone.
Richard Herring
Herring won the first series of Taskmaster to be broadcast on Channel 4. In his series were Mawaan Rizwan, Katherine Parkinson, Johnny Vegas and Daisy May Cooper. The series was filmed without a studio audience due to Covid restrictions.
He has appeared on Have I Got News for You, This Morning and comedy show Fist of Fun, while as for radio, he has hosted Lee and Herring, That Was Then This is Now, Collings and Herring, and Bad Language. He currently hosts Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast.
Lou Sanders
Series 8's Lou Sanders competed alongside Joe Thomas, Iain Stirling, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson. She has featured in multiple comedy shows including QI and Would I Lie to You? As well as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Travel Man.
Sanders also has acting experience and has appeared in This Way Up, Sick of It and Lazy Susan.
Liza Tarbuck
Completing the lineup is series six winner, Liza Tarbuck. Tarbuck, who is the daughter of game show host Jimmy Tarbuck, is an actress and has appeared in Upstart Crow, Silent Witness, Miranda, Skins and Mount Pleasant.
Much like her father, she also has presenting experience and has hosted The Big Breakfast, Blockbusters, Time Team and Celebrity Game Night. During her time on Taskmaster, she competed against Asim Chaudhry, Alice Levine, Russell Howard and Tim Vine.
When is Champion of Champions on?
The special, Taskmaster: Champion of Champions, airs on Channel 4 on Thursday, June 23 at 9pm.
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