Morgana O’Reilly Brings White Lotus Chaos to Taskmaster
Actor Morgana O’Reilly joins the cast after her recent work on HBO’s The White Lotus, bringing experience with fictional hotel chaos to the comedy stage. According to TVNZ, the Emmy-winner recently starred in Tom Sainsbury’s Small Town Scandal and the film Stories About My Body. O’Reilly stated via TVNZ that she considers herself entirely uncompetitive, describing her mental state during filming as somewhere between deranged and idiotic.
Rhys Mathewson and Hoani Hotene Round Out the Comedy Lineup
Stand-up favorite Rhys Mathewson joins the competition alongside 2025 Billy T Award-winning comedian Hoani Hotene. According to TVNZ, Mathewson hosts the Surblibor comedy show and noted that joining the program allowed him to tick an item off his bucket list, though he joked he will never forgive Paul Williams for the challenges. Hotene, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, stated via TVNZ that he is excited to share the moments that made him look foolish on camera.
Dave Fane and Rose Matafeo Complete the Season 7 Cast
Entertainment veteran Dave Fane brings his trademark laugh to the house after a career spanning The Naked Samoans, bro’Town, Our Flag Means Death, and voice roles in Moana 2 and Zootopia 2. According to TVNZ, Fane called the experience the best time he has had with a contestant group, emphasizing an attitude of embracing failure. Meanwhile, UK Taskmaster alumnus and Junior Taskmaster UK host Rose Matafeo returns to Aotearoa for the new season, joking via TVNZ that she simply wanted to pick up the local trophy while visiting home.
Did You Know? Rose Matafeo previously placed second behind winner Ed Gamble on season nine of the UK version of Taskmaster before taking on her hosting role on Junior Taskmaster UK, according to TVNZ.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Taskmaster New Zealand Season 7 premiere?
According to TVNZ, the show premieres on September 14 at 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+.
Who are the contestants for Season 7?
According to TVNZ, the cast includes Morgana O’Reilly, Rhys Mathewson, Hoani Hotene, Dave Fane, and Rose Matafeo.
Where can I watch Taskmaster New Zealand?
According to TVNZ, episodes air on TVNZ 2 and stream on TVNZ+.
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