Speculation is rife that a familiar ITV face could be secretly preparing to take the stage in an outlandish costume, after a tantalising hint was dropped live on air. Good Morning Britain entertainment correspondent Melvin Odoom found himself at the centre of rumours that he might be a celebrity contestant on the upcoming series of The Masked Singer.
Cryptic Exchange Fuels Speculation
During Monday's episode of GMB, presenters Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh were discussing the new series of the hit ITV guessing game, which launches this weekend on January 3rd and 4th, 2026. As they chatted with correspondent Melvin Odoom about the bizarre new character line-up—including Red Panda, Moth, and a Can of Worms—co-host Ranvir Singh playfully put him on the spot.
She suggested to Melvin that they could start guessing the celebrities behind the masks immediately, before cheekily adding: "I think you're in one of them." Odoom, skillfully neither confirming nor denying the claim, replied: "I would love to do the show." When Richard Madeley questioned whether he had any singing talent, Melvin then treated the panel to a brief impromptu performance.
A History of GMB Stars in Disguise
If Melvin Odoom is indeed participating, he would be following in the footsteps of his GMB colleague Kate Garraway. Earlier this year, Garraway was revealed to be the celebrity inside the Spag Bol costume. Discussing her secret involvement afterwards, Kate admitted her family was completely unaware and found the whole experience both exciting and confusing.
The Masked Singer UK 2026 will see the return of the celebrity panel featuring Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall—who was noted for sporting a new Cher-inspired hairdo—Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama. The new batch of eccentric characters promises to keep viewers guessing from the first episode.
Viewers Must Wait for Clues
Despite the on-air teasing, ITV viewers will have to be patient. Specific hints about which famous faces are concealed within the new costumes, such as the Disc Jockey, Gargoyle, or Arctic Fox, will not be revealed until the show begins broadcasting this weekend. Odoom's smooth vocal display impressed his co-hosts, with Ranvir describing it as 'smooth' and Richard declaring "He can sing!"—a comment that will only fuel further speculation among the show's dedicated fanbase.
Good Morning Britain airs on ITV and is available to catch up on via the ITVX streaming service.
