HUGE MASKED SINGER TWIST AS SHOW GETS BIGGEST EVER UPGRADE FOR NEW SERIES

There is set to be a huge twist on the next series of The Masked Singer. Two bands are due to join the show and in the first episode, viewers will be tasked with guessing the celebrity identity of Goldfish who fronts a group called No Trout.

The second programme will see Emperor Penguin take to the stage who fronts Antarctic Funkeys. This comes after host of the show Joel Dommett said that the next series will see more unmaskings than ever.

The show is due to grace our screens once again in January. However, it is unknown if the guests appearing in bands is a hint to their real identity.

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The Sun reported that a source said: "As The Masked Singer heads into series seven in the UK bosses are keeping everyone on their toes by upping the ante on clues and throwing in even more unmaskings.

"The franchise’s first ever bands are going to blow everyone’s minds – but viewers will be left scratching their heads as to whether the band is a big clue or not.

"The celebrities hiding inside might run solo in their real lives, or they might be part of some sort of group, or could even be exactly what it says on the tin – an actual frontman or woman. Viewers are going to be more bamboozled than ever but it’s going to be lots of fun."

Viewers can expect to see four unmaskings in the first two episodes. Goldfish and Emperor Penguin are extra celebrities on top of the 12 person line up.

Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama are returning to The Masked Singers as the panelists who are trying to identify the masked celebs.

Joel Dommett will also be returning to his job as presenter.The new series of The Masked Singer starts in January on ITV1 and ITVX, The Masked Singer: Christmas Special airs at 7.30pm on Boxing Day on ITV1 and ITVX.

This comes as Davina tied the knot with her long term partner Michael Douglas last week. The pair got married after just three months of being engaged.

Michael popped the question in Ibiza as the couple enjoyed a romantic holiday away together. The presenter and hair stylist got married in a small London ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall last Friday.

They said that "everyone who is special in their lives" was there for the intimate event. The Sun reported that a source said: "Their wedding was perfect, exactly what they wanted. They chose a small venue close to their home, and just invited about ten of their friends and relatives to be there with them.

"It was very intimate and everyone who attended is very special in their lives. They’ve been through a huge amount in recent months, with Davina’s health, and it just felt right to formalise their marriage. They didn’t see the point in waiting."

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2025-12-11T22:13:42Z