After a season filled with absurd challenges and hilarious moments, the winner of Taskmaster 2025 has finally been revealed in what is being hailed as the most dramatic conclusion in the show's decade-long history.
The twentieth series of the beloved Channel 4 programme reached its climax on November 13, 2025, with comedian Maisie Adam narrowly seizing victory from a unprecedented three-way tie.
The Closest Final In A Decade
The grand finale saw the five competing comedians – Ania Magliano, Maisie Adam, Phil Ellis, Reece Shearsmith, and Sanjeev Bhaskar – dressed as pirates for a series of final tasks. These included the characteristically bizarre challenges of creating identical drinks and attempting to drink apple juice without touching the mug.
What set this finale apart was the incredibly tight scoreboard. For the first time in recent memory, all five contestants entered the final episode with a genuine chance of winning, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
The episode culminated in a three-way tie for first place between Phil Ellis, Maisie Adam, and Ania Magliano, a situation host Greg Davies and his assistant, Little Alex Horne, described as truly unprecedented.
The Tiebreak That Decided It All
To break the deadlock, a tiebreak question was posed to the three front-runners: How many letter Ts are there in the portrait of me and Greg in the living room?
Maisie Adam's guess of five Ts was the closest to the actual answer of four, clinching her the Series 20 title in the narrowest possible fashion. The final points tally saw Reece Shearsmith finish in fourth place with 148 points, and the beloved Sanjeev Bhaskar in fifth with 143 points.
This season has been celebrated for its classic moments, from Sanjeev Bhaskar's recurring urine-themed tasks to Ania Magliano solidifying her status as Greg Davies's '100% biological daughter' in the show's lore.
Fan Reaction And Future Specials
Viewers immediately took to social media to express their exhilaration. One fan on X, formerly Twitter, exclaimed, 'THIS WAS THE MOST EXCITING FINALE EVER OMG. A THREE WAY TIE????????? #taskmaster', while another simply declared the final 'INSANE'.
The excitement for the Taskmaster franchise continues with the announcement that the New Year Treat will return as a two-episode special for the first time. The festive line-up features TV Chef Big Zuu, football legend Jill Scott MBE, actress Rose Ayling-Ellis MBE, Eurovision star Sam Ryder, and Countdown's Susie Dent.
Furthermore, newly crowned champion Maisie Adam is set to join the fourth Champion of Champions series. She will compete against previous winners Andy Zaltzman, John Robins, Mathew Baynton, and Sam Campbell for the ultimate title.
Fans have heaped praise on Series 20, with many calling it one of the best in years. One Reddit user noted, 'There’s something about Season 20 that just feels so fresh... Season 20 might be one of the best in years.'
All seasons of Taskmaster are available to stream on Channel 4.
