Who is Andy Zaltzman? Meet the Taskmaster season 18 contestant

Who is Andy Zaltzman? Meet the Taskmaster season 18 contestant

As a seasoned movie buff who has seen more comedies than I can count, I eagerly await the premiere of Taskmaster Season 18! The lineup this year is particularly intriguing, with cricket enthusiast Andy Zaltzman joining the fray.


taskmaster returns for its eighteenth series, brimming with zany tasks that promise to have audiences rolling with laughter as five comics compete to claim the prestigious golden head award.

This team consisting of Babatunde Aléshé, Emma Sidi, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones, and Andy Zaltzman will undertake a set of challenges to demonstrate their intellect, logic, and ability to solve problems. Their performance will be evaluated by Greg Davies and his assistant, Alex Horne.

Keen cricket aficionado Andy Zaltzman will be taking on a range of eccentric tasks this time round.

Starting with Season 18, here’s a rundown of the comedian’s professional journey thus far, along with other projects he’s been involved with.

Who is Andy Zaltzman on Taskmaster?

Who is Andy Zaltzman? Meet the Taskmaster season 18 contestant

Andy Zaltzman is a comedian, best known for his comedy work across politics and sport.

In 1999, Zaltzman embarked on his comedy journey following his debut performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He also reached the finals of the “So You Believe You’re Amusing” competition for new acts.

Over time, Zaltzman started creating his own performances, such as “Andy Zaltzman vs. The Dog of Doom”, “John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman’s List of Demands” and “Andy Zaltzman: Satirist for Hire”.

Apart from stage performances, his comedy has been broadcast on radio and television. He’s made appearances as a guest star on Russell Howard’s Good News Extra, shared hosting duties on The Bugle, and most recently emerged victorious in Celebrity Mastermind, specializing in the French sculptor Auguste Rodin.

What has Andy Zaltzman been in before?

Who is Andy Zaltzman? Meet the Taskmaster season 18 contestant

From 2015, Zaltzman has been a regular guest on “The Weekly with Charlie Pickering” on Australian ABC Television. Nevertheless, most of his work is carried out over the radio waves.

One may recognize him from his appearances on multiple radio stations such as BBC Radio 5 Live, where he hosted the Saturday morning show “Yes, It’s The Ashes,” and also BBC Radio 4, where he presented both a four-part series titled “Andy Zaltzman’s History of the Third Millennium” and another one called “Empire-ical Evidence.

Is Andy Zaltzman on X or Instagram?

You might consider following Zaltzman on platform X (@ZaltzCricket), as he shares an assortment of material mainly centered around the sport of cricket.

I’ve got an Instagram account with the same handle, but it seems like it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything new – just two shots from last year, and it feels like it’s been gathering dust ever since.

Taskmaster season 18 airs weekly from 9pm on Thursday 12th September 2024.

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2024-09-12 11:34