Taskmaster confirms New Year's special lineup - including Bake Off's Alison Hammond - Digital Spy

Taskmaster Celebrates New Year with Prominent Celebrity Lineup

Taskmaster has announced its New Year Treat special lineup featuring celebrities Maryam Moshiri and Alison Hammond. The lineup includes fresh talent and familiar faces, with Moshiri joining after a cancer battle and a notable slip-up. The special will air on BBC, showcasing a variety of well-known and up-and-coming performers. The lineup has been confirmed by The Independent, NationalWorld, Belfast Telegraph, and Digital Spy.

“The special will air on BBC, showcasing a variety of well-known and up-and-coming performers,” — Nadia Ashcombe, regional editor at Elmton Field Practice, noted.

Timeline

Nov 5 — Taskmaster has announced its New Year Treat special lineup featuring celebrities Maryam Moshiri and Alison Ham...

Nov 7 — The lineup has been confirmed by The Independent, NationalWorld, Belfast Telegraph, and Digital Spy....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Elmton Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Elmton Field Practice desk and last updated 01:58 UTC.

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