The Masked Singer UK is back for its sixth series, and all of the contestants have now been unmasked.
This season brings a big change, with Maya Jama joining the panel alongside returning favourites Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan. Fresh from hosting Love Island, Maya is ready to play detective in the nation’s favourite guessing game.
Joel Dommett returns as host, guiding audiences through the chaos as a new set of celebrities don elaborate costumes to sing their hearts out and hide their identities.
Meet the contestants and see all the stars unmasked below…
Spaghetti Bolognese (UNMASKED)
They’re worth every Penne… Its Spaghetti Bolognese. The first unmasking saw Spag Bol unmasked as broadcaster and journalist Kate Garraway. Talking about her time on the show Kate said, “I can’t sing and I kept telling them (the production team) that and they said it doesn’t matter.”
Kate added, “Just to have an incredible chance to come out dressed as spaghetti and waddle around trying to sing. It’s been so much fun and everybody’s been great.”
Pegasus (UNMASKED)
Saddle up… Its Pegasus. The second reveal of the series saw culinary legend Dame Prue Leith unmasked a Pegusus.
Talking about their time on the show, Dame Prue said, “I have say this is the most amazing experience. I’ve never sung a note. I’m tone deaf. I have been having lessons and I’ve got slowly able to at least make a noise.”
Toad In The Hole (UNMASKED)
The proof is in the Yorkshire pudding… Its Toad In The Hole. At the end of episode three, Toad In The Hole was unmasked as American R&B and soul singer Macy Gray.
Tattoo (UNMASKED)
Put your INKING caps on… Its Tattoo. At the end of episode four, Tattoo was unmasked as T’Pau star Carol Decker.
Talking about their time on the show, Carol said: “I’ve loved it and I’m going to say, I’m gutted! Everybody is amazing. I’m gutted because it’s the best fun ever.”
Teeth (UNMASKED)
It’ll be BITE on the night… Its Teeth. In Episode 4, Teeth was unmasked as actress, comedian, presenter Mel Giedroyc.
Speaking about her time on the show, Mel said, “I’ll take Su Pollard! It’s so nice to see you guys. I love these teeth so much! I was very pleased with Alex Scott. Such a fun show, it’s impossible not to have fun on this show!”
Kingfisher (UNMASKED)
They’ve got us hooked already… Its Kingfisher. In Episode 6, Kingfisher was unmasked as artist and presenter Grayson Perry.
Grayson said: “I’ve had a lovely time, the whole experience. When I’m normally here on stage I can’t hear, I can’t see, I can’t even scratch my nose. The shock for me taking the head off is seeing you lot! I embraced the spirit of the show.”
Snail (UNMASKED)
Shell yeah!… Its Snail. In episode six, Snail was revealed to be singer and actress Andea Corr.
Talking about the show, Andrea said: “I’ve had such a good time everybody has been so lovely. It’s been really joyous. Also I wanted to do it for my children and my nieces and nephews and friends and just for the laugh.”
Bear (UNMASKED)
I don’t think you’re ready for this teddy… It’s Bear. In the semi-final, Bear was revealed to be rapper and musician Example.
He said: “I sound like me when I sing my records and I rap like me, so I needed to do something different every week!”
Bush (UNMASKED)
You won’t be-leaf your eyes… Its Bush. At the end of the semi-final, Bush was revealed to be actress Natalie Cassidy.
Natalie said: “It’s been one the best jobs I’ve ever done. Absolutely amazing. My fourteen year old she’s either going to say, ‘mum I’m really proud of you or this is the most embarrassing thing me for me ever!'”
Wolf (THIRD PLACE)
Howl YOU doin’?… Its Wolf. In the final, Wolf was first to be unmasked as Wet Wet Wet legend Marti Pellow.
He told host Joel Dommett, “I’ve had a fantastic time. It’s just an incredible experience for me.”
Dressed Crab (RUNNER UP)
They’re absolutely crabulous… Its Dressed Crab. In the final, Dressed Crab was unmasked as runner up as singer-songwriter and musician Gregory Porter.
Talking about their experience on the show they said, “This is extraordinary. It’s a real moment for me. Sometimes I’m singing all those serious songs and this was just straight up fun.
Pufferfish (WINNER)
Ready to strut their puff… Its Pufferfish. In the final, Pufferfish was crowned the winner, and was unmasked as West End star and actress Samantha Barks.
She said, “I’ve had the best time. Underneath the mask, I’ve been smiling so hard – it’s hurting my cheeks! It’s been amazing.”
Following in the footsteps of stars like Dionne Warwick, Ne-Yo, and Joss Stone, this year’s line-up promises plenty of surprises.
The Masked Singer UK airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
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