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\n\t\tThe Masked Singer UK is back for another joyous series (Picture: ITV\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tThe Masked Singer UK is back for another joyous series (Picture: ITV\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n
After the hilariously bonkers<\/a> Christmas<\/a> special of The Masked Singer UK<\/a>, we\u2019ve got our first look at the equally mad new series hosted by Joel Dommett<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course, that means there will be plenty more weird and wacky characters for viewers to feast their eyes on and for the celebrity judges to ponder over.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a change that promises to be a \u2018first\u2019 in Masked Singer history and \u2018more unmaskings than ever\u2019.<\/p>\n In a new turn of events, the two episodes airing next weekend, The Masked Singer<\/a> Band will be headlining the shows, leaving the panel of detectives to guess the lead singer along with six other masked characters.<\/p>\n Performing first will be Goldfish in their band No Trout, who will take to the stage on Saturday, followed by Emperor Penguin as part of the Antarctic Funkeys on Sunday.<\/p>\n Host Joel said about the band: \u2018It just gives so much energy in the room.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t \t\t Jonathan Ross<\/a>, Davina McCall<\/a>, Mo Gilligan<\/a> and Maya Jama<\/a>, who make up the panel, will be left scratching their heads, but they won\u2019t have to wait too long as there\u2019ll be four unmaskings on the double-billed weekend.<\/p>\n Talking about the first two, Joel revealed they\u2019re \u2018pretty substantial\u2019. <\/p>\n Previous winners have included Girls Aloud\u2019s Nicola Roberts as Queen Bee in 2020, singer Natalie Imbruglia as Panda in 2022 and McFly\u2019s Danny Jones as Piranha in 2024. <\/p>\n Of course, it wouldn\u2019t be The Masked Singer without a whole load of out-of-the-box costumes hiding the identities of some of the nation\u2019s favourite famous faces.<\/p>\n It might sound crackers, but there\u2019s a character called Conkers. \u2018They came, they saw, they Conker-ed,\u2019 the programme declared. Joining this autumnal offering are Moth, Red Panda, and Arctic<\/a> Fox.<\/p>\n Could Moth be somebody who became attracted to the light, like talent show contestants Britain\u2019s Got Talent<\/a>\u2019s Susan Boyle or X Factor<\/a> winner Alexandra Burke?<\/p>\n \t\t We know singers like Gregory Porter, Dionne Warwick, and Joss Stone have been on the show in the past.<\/p>\n Joining them will be Can of Worms \u2013 a nod to an iconic I\u2019m A Celebrity campmate, perhaps? Maya said its her favourite masked performance from any series, and that while rapping they \u2018don\u2019t miss a beat\u2019.<\/p>\n Adding more characters to the mix, the upcoming series will see Monkey Business, Yak, and Sloth perform alongside Gargoyle, Toastie, Disc Jockey, and Teabag.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tWill you be watching The Masked Singer UK next weekend?<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tWant to get bespoke updates on the TV shows you love? Sign up to Metro’s TV newsletters and tell us which ones you can’t get enough of<\/p>\n Are radio stars like Greg James and Jordan North too obvious to be those hiding under a Disc Jockey outfit? Other presenters like Lorraine Kelly and Prue Leith have been revealed on the show previously. <\/p>\n And what about Gargoyle \u2013 could they be a model who is used to holding poses for long periods? <\/p>\n \t\t\t\tWho is in the full list of characters in The Masked Singer UK 2026?\t\t\t<\/p>\n The full list of characters making up The Masked Singer UK 2026 are: <\/p>\n Moth Whatever the lineup holds, with the extra unmaskings, Jonathan assured viewers: \u2018You\u2019re going to have a lot more fun playing at home.\u2019<\/p>\n The Masked Singer starts on Saturday, 3 and Sunday, 4 January, at 6.30pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.<\/p>\n Got a story?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff<\/a> page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Dermot](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_278987192-01c8-e1766947426417.jpg\")
\n\t\tMistletoe, revealed as Dermot O\u2019Leary, clinched the trophy in the festive special (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_279112909-a00d.jpg\")
\n\t\tA first look at the new costumes hiding this season\u2019s celebrities (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"This](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SEI_279112904-b807.jpg\")
\n\t\tMaya said she gets to dance with one of the characters on this season (Picture: ITV\/Kieron McCarron)<\/p>\n
\nCan Of Worms
\nRed Panda
\nConkers
\nArctic Fox
\nToastie
\nMonkey Business
\nYak
\nSloth
\nGargoyle
\nDisc Jockey
\nTea Bag<\/p>\n
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