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Champion of Champions III

Cover image for the third Champion of Champions special of the UK show Taskmaster, picturing the cast of the special.

Studio filming date:

28/11/2023

Air date:

14/01/2024

Episode title:

Spider in my pocket

Title coined by:

Kiell Smith-Bynoe

Episode title context

During the ‘Disadvantage yourself in the next task’ task, Kiell Smith-Bynoe suggests a “spider in my pocket” as an example of something he could choose as a disadvantage for himself, which might actually prove to be an advantage.

Photo of a colourful ceramic crown with a sequin-covered egg inside it, and a chickpea balanced on top (a reference to the 'Be the best waiter' and 'Get a hat onto the Taskmaster’s head' tasks), with the episode title, 'Spider in my pocket', superimposed on it.

Special synopsis

The third Champion of Champions III special, consisting of just one episode, aired on 14 January 2024.

The special features the champions from series 11 through 14 - Sarah Kendall, Morgana Robinson, Sophie Duker, and Dara Ó Briain, along with Kiell Smith-Bynoe (stepping in to represent series 15 champion Mae Martin, who could not participate due to scheduling issues) - facing off to win Greg's golden body.

Filming of the studio session took place on 28 November 2023.

In this special, the contestants must: star in the best chase sequence; bring in the best thing to wish for, from a genie; be the best waiter; get a hat onto the Taskmaster’s head, while handicapped by a disadvantage they have chosen for themselves; do something really stupid; and name items in categories without saying the Taskmaster’s favourite thing.

Assistant Intro

And sitting next to me, my own little champion. A man who confided in me, following our Christmas drinks, that the first time he achieved an erection was whilst watching Ross Kemp playing Grant Mitchell, in a particularly tense scene with his on-screen brother, Phil. Little Alex Horne!

Note: Ross Kemp has played the ‘hard man’ character Grant Mitchell in the British soap opera EastEnders since 1990. His brother in the show, Phil Mitchell, is played by the actor Steve McFadden.

Special prize

Image of the Champion of Champions prize, a golden statue of what Greg claims is his actual body.

The prize up for grabs in this special is a golden statue of what Greg claims is his actual body.

During the special, a miniature version of the statue is on display next to Greg's throne.

At the end of the special, a life-size version is stood on stage, and the winner gets to mount the trophy they won in their series on top of it.

Notes

On 31 October 2023, applications opened up for tickets to attend the live studio filming session for this special, via sroaudiences.com.
On 14 December 2023, it was announced that Kiell Smith-Bynoe would be appearing in the special in place of the series 15 champion Mae Martin, who could not participate due to scheduling issues.
On 20 December 2023, it was revealed by British Comedy Guide that the special would be airing on 14 January 2024.