Who's taking part in the next Taskmaster New Year Treat?
Line-up revealed as 20th series ends
The line-up for this year’s Taskmaster’s New Year Treat has been announced, after the closely-fought 20th series drew to a close.
Taking part in the special are TV chef and rapper Big Zuu, former footballer Jill Scott, actress, presenter, and children’s book author Rose Ayling-Ellis, musician Sam Ryder and lexicographer Susie Dent.
For the first time the New Year Treat will be split over two episodes, rather than just the one – although exact broadcast dates have not been released.
The crowning of the 20th Taskmaster winner also completes the line-of the fourth Champion of Champions, also expected to air over the festive season.
Tonight’s winner – who we won’t be naming in case it comes as a spoiler for fans waiting to watch on catch-up – joins Andy Zaltzman, John Robins, Mathew Baynton and Sam Campbell in the showdown.
This will be the fifth New Year Treat – which features non-comedian celebrities – with previous episodes won by Mo Farah, Lenny Rush, Adrian Chiles and Shirley Ballas.
Published: 13 Nov 2025
