The much-anticipated new series of The Masked Singer is almost upon us, with a fresh line-up of mystery celebrities set to take the stage.
Each year, viewers and judges try to decipher which celebrity is hidden behind each colourful costume.
Returning presenter Joel Dommett will be on hand to assist the mystery stars and the celebrity judging panel in figuring out who is concealed within the costumes.
The upcoming series not only introduces 12 new mystery stars but also adds a new face to the celebrity panel and a new spin-off ITVX show. Here’s everything you need to know about the new series of The Masked Singer.
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When does The Masked Singer return to ITV?
Danny Jones’ Piranha won The Masked Singer in 2024
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The Mirror reports the latest series of The Masked Singer kicks off at 7pm on Saturday (January 4) on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. The second episode will air at 6.30pm on Sunday (January 5) on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
All episodes will be available to watch on ITVX and STV Player.
Who are the cast members of The Masked Singer?
Kingfisher is one of the new costumes for the new series of Masked Singer on ITV 1
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The ITV show designs 12 new costumes for the mystery celebrities to don for their spectacular performances.
The latest season brings a fresh array of costumes, including Bush, Dressed Crab, Bear, Kingfisher, Pegasus, Pufferfish, Snail, Spaghetti Bolognese, Tattoo, Teeth, Toad In The Hole and Wolf.
The mystery stars will give it their all in hopes of clinching the competition – which was last won by McFly’s Danny Jones.
But who are the stars beneath the masks? We’ll find out in the coming weeks.
Who are the new judges for The Masked Singer?
The new celebrity judging panel for the new series of The Masked Singer features Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross
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The Masked Singer is all set to bring back some familiar faces with panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and comedian Mo Gilligan returning. Love Island’s very own Maya Jama will be joining the panel after Rita Ora left the series.
Rita Ora has reportedly stepped away from The Masked Singer to concentrate on creating new music and exploring other career paths.
On the topic of joining the star-studded panel, Maya Jama commented: “It did feel like the first day at school vibes and it feels like I’m in the biggest performing arts production ever.
“My mind’s blown at the costumes, the sets and the dancers who have to learn brand new routines for every performance. All of it is amazing.
“I went to a performing arts school and this is exactly what you dream of working on when you’re studying.”
Davina McCall shared her thoughts on Maya Jama joining the show: “It’s been really nice having Maya on the panel, she’s really good fun. She’s really enjoying herself and she’s lovely to hang out with.
“She looks great and she’s thrown herself in at the deep end and is smashing it! I miss Rita, obviously we’d all worked together for so long and Maya had big shoes to fill and she’s filled them brilliantly.”
What is the new The Masked Singer spin-off show?
New spin-off show The After Mask will offer behind-the-scenes gossip from the main show which this year will include theme weeks.
Hosted by Kiss FM’s Harriet Rose, viewers will be able to watch the new show on ITVX after the ITV1 show airs.
Rose said: “We are taking a look at how things work because it’s a lock tight set, it’s so secretive but I’m going to take it to the absolute limit of where I can go with secrets being revealed.
“If there is anything going on backstage that’s allowed to be said I’ll be putting it on my show. The Masked Singer is so secretive, I’m not privy to anything but I will be trying to sneak into the backstage corridors. I will be trying to get into the places I’m not allowed and trying to do the things I shouldn’t be doing to get as much info for my viewers as possible.”