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Taskmaster Season 21 A-List Star Explains Why He Signed up – and the Former Contestant Who Made It Happen

Kumail Nanjiani joined Taskmaster Season 21 despite low UK pay, driven by genuine fandom and personal desire to be on the show, his agent noted financial drawbacks.

Summary by Radio Times
Taskmaster is returning with another eclectic cast of contestants later this year, including one from across the pond.Silicon Valley and Eternals star Kumail Nanjiani is possibly the most eye-catching name on an impressive season 21 line-up that also includes Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page and Joel Dommett.For Taskmaster viewers, Nanjiani's signing is huge and fans have been speculating how the Oscar nominee came to join the Channel…

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Pajiba broke the news in on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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