Champion of Champions III

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.

Alternate Titles

• On Norway's Discovery+ Norge streaming platform, this episode is titled 'Edderkopp i lomma', which translates as 'Spider in my pocket'. [Translator credit: Jan Harald]

Special synopsis

The third Champion of Champions III special, consisting of just one episode, aired on the 14th of 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 the 28th of 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.

Taskmaster Intro

Hello! Hello, thank you. I am Greg Davies. Welcome to the Champion Of Champions! Tonight is a special night indeed. For this, ladies and gentlemen, is our 150th episode. And what better way to celebrate this landmark than bring together the best of the best? Each of these champions have already owned the competition to etch themselves into history by winning a previous series. And also one of them is here just because the champion was busy.

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

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 the 31st of October 2023, applications opened up for tickets to attend the live studio filming session for this special, via sroaudiences.com.
• On the 14th of 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 the 20th of December 2023, it was revealed by British Comedy Guide that the special would be airing on the 14th of January 2024.