The sixth series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 4 January 2025, following a Christmas special episode on 26 December 2024. Joel Dommett returned as the show's presenter, whilst Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross returned as panellists, along with Maya Jama who replaced Rita Ora on the panel. The series is the first in another two-year commissioning by ITV and was also accompanied by a digital spin-off show for the second time, titled The After Mask, presented by Harriet Rose.
| The Masked Singer | |
|---|---|
| Series 6 | |
| Starring | |
| Hosted by | Joel Dommett |
| No. of contestants | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 4 January 2025 – present |
| Series chronology | |
Production
editThe commissioning of the sixth series was announced by ITV in October 2024, as part of a further two-year contract.[1] Filming for the series began in September 2024 at Bovingdon Studios in Hertfordshire, with the public being invited to apply for tickets to be in the audience, before concluding in October 2024.[2][3] The series began airing on 4 January 2025, following the show's Christmas special episode that aired on 26 December 2024. It was also confirmed that the show would be accompanied by a digital spin-off show for the first time, The After Mask, presented by Harriet Rose and airing exclusively on ITVX and YouTube.[4]
Panellists and host
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Prior to the series airing, it was announced that Joel Dommett would return as the show's presenter, with Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan all returning to the panel. Rita Ora was confirmed to be leaving the show after five series, with Maya Jama subsequently being announced as her replacement.[5][6]
Contestants
editThe twelve costumes for the sixth series were released on 7 December 2024.[7] Also, an additional character, Giant Joel, based on presenter Joel Dommett, that was introduced in the 2024 Christmas special, was unmasked in the first episode.[8]
| Stage name | Celebrity | Occupation | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||
| Bear | TBA | TBA | ||
| Bush | TBA | TBA | ||
| Dressed Crab | TBA | SAFE | ||
| Kingfisher | TBA | SAFE | ||
| Pegasus | TBA | TBA | ||
| Pufferfish | TBA | TBA | ||
| Snail | TBA | SAFE | ||
| Tattoo | TBA | SAFE | ||
| Teeth | TBA | RISK | ||
| Toad in the Hole | TBA | TBA | ||
| Wolf | TBA | TBA | ||
| Spag Bol | TBA | OUT[a] | ||
| Giant Joel | Mo Farah | Olympic runner | GUEST[b] | |
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Mo Farah ("Giant Joel"),
Episodes
editEpisode 1 (4 January)
editGroup number: "Who Do You Think You Are" by Spice Girls
- Guest panelist: Mo Farah
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teeth | "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" by Tony Christie | undisclosed | RISK |
| 2 | Snail | "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Tattoo | "Murder on the Dancefloor" by Sophie Ellis-Bextor | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Kingfisher | "The Rainbow Connection" from The Muppet Movie | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 5 | Spag Bol | "Look at Me" by Geri Halliwell | TBA | OUT |
| 6 | Dressed Crab | "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers | undisclosed | SAFE |
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ Goldbart, Max (17 October 2024). "'The Masked Singer' UK Renewed For Seasons 6 & 7 Plus Digital Spin-Off 'The After Mask' By ITV". Deadline. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Lost in TV - THE MASKED SINGER". lostintv.com. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "Chance to apply for hit TV show live audience filming near Watford". Watford Observer. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "The Masked Singer announces spin-off show". Digital Spy. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "The Masked Singer confirms Rita Ora's replacement in big show shake-up". Digital Spy. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "The Masked Singer announces Maya Jama will replace Rita Ora for 2025 | Radio Times". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Zone, T. V. (6 December 2024). "The Masked Singer: Costumes for next series on ITV are revealed in full". TV Zone UK. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ "The Masked Singer reveals iconic new character for Christmas special". Digital Spy. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.