Taskmaster creator lined up for international TV awards

Alex Horne is to host this year’s international Rose d’Or TV awards.

The Taskmaster creator will be following in the footsteps of Sir Lenny Henry, Nish Kumar, and Sue Perkins, who have all hosted the  ceremony in recent years.  

He said: ‘I’ve administered many tasks over the past few years, many of which end up with me getting wet or naked. It’s an absolute honour to now tackle the task of presenting the Rose d’Or Awards, which have recognised so many TV greats across the years – and if I stay dry and fully clothed at the end of the show, that’s a bonus for everyone.’

Mark Rowland, chair of the Rose d’Or awards said: "We are delighted that Alex, a former nominee, has agreed to host this year’s awards. 

‘We know from Taskmaster, there’s nothing he can’t handle, so the awards are in very good hands. We look forward to his lateral take on the world of television - and finding out if this year’s show ends with a fully clothed host.’

The 61st Rose d’Or  annual ceremony will take place on November 28 at Kings Place in London. Entries close on Saturday at

Published: 21 Sep 2022