Who is The Masked Dancer UK’s Pig?

PIG was one of the 12 characters to take to The Masked Dancer stage.

They showed off their nest dance moves, but who was Pig?

Who is The Masked Dancer UK's Pig?

One talented star who was hoping to keep their identity a secret on The Masked Dancer season two was Pig.

Pig jigged away to Katrina And The Waves' hit song Walking On Sunshine in a battle with Sea Slug.

But it was the porker who lost out in the audience vote - ending up in the bottom three before being chosen by the judges to be unmasked.

Telly farmers Jimmy Doherty or Kaleb Cooper from Clarkson’s Farm were first suspected as trotting inside this costume.

And the judges' guesses were equally wide of the mark as they couldn't even agree on gender.

Jonathan Ross chose Richard Hammond or Sandi Toksvig, Davina McCall opted for Olympian Jessica Ennis Hill, and Oti Mabuse plumped for Anita Rani.

Peter Crouch's guess was even wilder as he suspected the jigging pig to be jockey Frankie Dettori

However when she was unmasked, Pig was revealed to be Gavin And Stacey actress Joanna Page.

What other characters are on The Masked Dancer?

Pig is just one of 12 new acts who was trying to keep their identity a secret from the judges and viewers.

Each week they perform a fabulous dance routine, that could be a clue to who they are.

Other characters taking part in The Masked Dancer 2022 include:

• Astronaut
• Cactus
• Candlestick
• Odd Socks
• Onomatopoeia
• Pearly King
• Pillar and Post
• Prawn Cocktail
• Scissors
• Sea Slug
• Tomato Sauce

How does The Masked Dancer work?

Each week celebrity contestants perform a dance routine, while hiding their identity in an elaborate costume

As well as performing as their alter-egos, each act offer cryptic clues as to their identity before they dance.

But their voices will be disguised to throw viewers and the judging panel off the scent.

The audience get to vote for their favourite and the bottom two go before the judges who will choose which character they want to see unmasked.

Unfortunately viewers at home don't get to vote - but they can still have fun trying to guess the identities of the celeb dancers.

When is The Masked Dancer on TV?

The new series of The Masked dancer began on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

It is on Saturdays at 6.30pm on ITV and .

This season footballed Peter Crouch has replaced usual judge Mo Gilligan.

He sits alongside former Strictly star Oti, chat show host Jonathan and TV presenter Davina.

Joel Dommett is once again the host of the show.