The Masked Singer Judges' Secret Advantage Uncovered
In a surprising revelation, it has emerged that the judges on ITV's popular show The Masked Singer receive a secret advantage from producers to help them guess the celebrities behind the elaborate costumes. This hidden edge is reportedly concealed in plain sight on their judging table, sparking intrigue among fans of the hit programme.
How the Judges Gain an Upper Hand
Hosted by Joel Dommett, the show returned to screens earlier this month with a fresh batch of celebrities, including Anton Du Beke as Artic Fox, Kate Nash as Monkey Business, and Alex Jones as Disc Jockey. Judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama have been fervently trying to identify the masked performers. However, a TikTok user named adamjamesontv recently shed light on a behind-the-scenes tactic that aids their efforts.
An eagle-eyed viewer questioned whether the panel sees each performance twice, noting that judges often refer to notebooks without visibly taking notes during clue packages. Adam explained in response that the production team shows the clue packages to the judges earlier in the day, allowing them to make more informed guesses. He remarked, 'The commenter rightly points out that the judges are referring to notes in their notepad, but they wouldn't have had time to do that during the clue packages. You'll notice that they've gone really in depth on some of the clues. They wouldn't have had time to do that without seeing that clue package multiple times.' He humorously added, 'Unless you're Jonathan Ross,' implying Ross might rely less on this assistance.
Audience Reactions and Further Secrets
The TikTok post ignited a lively discussion in the comments section. One user observed, 'There's always more that goes on behind the scenes,' while another admitted, 'I was wondering this because I didn't think even celebrities would know everyone they guess...some of them are really obscure.' Others found the insight into Jonathan Ross amusing, with one commenting, 'lol "unless ur Jonathan Ross" I mean ur not wrong.'
This is not the first time Adam has divulged secrets from the show. In a previous video, he revealed that the audience is not present during unmaskings to prevent leaks, describing it as a 'closed set.' He stated, 'The audience isn't actually there for The Masked Singer. Before every unmasking the whole audience is removed. That moment is the biggest leak risk of the entire show.' The cheering sounds are recorded earlier and added in post-production, with only the judges' reactions being genuine. Some commenters confirmed this, sharing their own experiences as audience members, though Adam clarified that a select few may remain under strict conditions.
Anton Du Beke's Heartwarming Unmasking Moment
In related news, Anton Du Beke shared a touching clip of his twins, George and Henrietta, reacting to his unmasking as Arctic Fox. The Strictly Come Dancing legend, 59, posted a split-screen video on Instagram showing the reveal and his children's delighted screams of surprise. He captioned it, 'Oh my darlings! How I wish I could have shared this sooner. Keeping it all a secret from them was NOT easy, but Henrietta and George’s reaction made every hushed rehearsal and secret song completely worth it.' During his performance, he used clues like acorns referencing Sevenoaks and flour bags alluding to his past as a baker.
The Masked Singer continues to captivate viewers, airing Saturdays on ITV1 and available for streaming on ITVX, with these revelations adding an extra layer of fascination to the show's production.
