The Masked Singer UK has returned for its third season, with a fresh lineup of 12 disguised celebrities and the familiar panel of judges: Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan. The first episode aired on January 1, 2022, at 7pm on ITV, and the show runs for eight consecutive Saturday nights, culminating on February 12.
Each episode features the masked singers performing a song and dropping clues about their identity. The judges and viewers then attempt to guess who is behind the elaborate costume. After the performances, the panel votes on who should leave, and the eliminated contestant removes their headpiece to reveal their true identity.
So far, two celebrities have been unmasked. In the premiere, Heather Small, known for hits like 'Moving On Up' and 'Search for the Hero,' was revealed as Chandelier. She expressed delight that her family had no idea she was on the show. In the second episode, broadcaster Gloria Hunniford, 81, was unmasked as Snow Leopard after judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessed her identity. She commented that she hadn't sung on stage in 27 years.
Subsequent episodes have seen further unmaskings: Pop Idol winner Will Young was revealed as Lionfish, and Australian tennis star Pat Cash was unveiled as Bagpipes on January 15. The remaining characters include Bagpipes (now eliminated), Rockhopper, Poodle, Panda, Traffic Cone, and others, with more clues and performances to come.
