The Masked Singer UK is back with a fifth series and viewers have already said goodbye to one of the wacky characters as Weather got the boot during the first episode.
Host Joel Dommett welcomed celebrity detectives Mo Gilligan, Davina McCal and Jonathan Ross back to the ITV1 wacky guessing game show on Saturday (December 30) night with guest judge Charlie Simpson as six famous faces took to the stage in outrageous costumes.
After Cricket, Weather, Marypole, Bigfoot, Dippy Egg and Rat. each took the the stage to belt out their song choice, the studio audience voted to save their favourites and Dippy Egg, Maypole and Weather found themselves in the bottom three.
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The judges decided to save Maypole and Dippy Egg, which meant that Weather had to take off their mask in the first reveal of the series. Fans were left gobsmacked as music legend Dionne Warwick was exposed as the celebrity hiding in the disguise. She admitted that she struggled to disguise her iconic voice after Jonathan, Charlie and Davina guessed correctly Weather’s identity.
It comes after after the news that The Masked Singer bosses have reportedly secured the best singers in its history for its 2024 series. Producers managed to sign up a raft of tip top vocalists to compete on the new series. For years the show has been famous for wild performances but this means it’ll be able to rival The Voice and Britain’s Got Talent when it comes to performances.
Panellist Rita said: “The talent is fantastic. The voices on this series are the best I’ve ever heard and the personalities are so amazing.” Host Joel Dommett added: “We’ve definitely got some of the best vocalists we’ve ever had on the show. I really do feel like we’ve got some of the best we’ve ever had.” After four years on the box, show chiefs are pulling out all the stops to make sure it’s still must-see telly.
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They are hoping the new series will be another ratings winner for them. Panellist Jonathan said: “So much work goes into making it as good as possible. The format is such a strong, strange and unique one and I think that’s what people are responding to.”It’s fun, silly, doesn’t take itself seriously, it’s beautifully made and always looks spectacular.” Jonathan and Rita are back on the panel alongside Davina and Mo. Some special guests will be joining the panel on the new series.
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Stars including Jennifer Saunders and Olly Murs will be popping in. It was previously revealed Rita will be missing some episodes of the new series as filming clashes with the US version of the show, which she’s been starring on. She said: “I’m gutted to be missing some episodes on the new season but keeping my seat warm are some great guest panellists who I’m told are also super competitive and will keep the others on their toes, especially Jonathan! Bring it on.”
The Masked Singer UK continues Saturday on ITV1 and ITVX at 7pm
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