The Masked Singer UK 2025 LIVE: Two stars’ identities to be revealed tonight as finale date confirmed
THE Masked Singer's newest episode is bringing its first double unmasking of the season.
Teeth's departure last week left seven contestants still in the running - Wolf, Snail, Bush, Kingfisher, Bear, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish.
But two of the celebs will have to bid the show goodbye tonight.
It comes as ITV has finally confirmed the date for the season finale.
Last week, the Masked Singer fans were left stunned after Teeth was unmasked as TV presenter Mel Giedroyc.
It seems the mystery celebs this year are certainly giving the ITV show’s judges a run for their money.
The Masked Singer is available on ITVX and STV Player, while the new instalment of the singing competition airs on ITV every Saturday.
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Super duper
It's the superhero special and host Joel Dommett is dressed with a bright pink eyemask and matching cape for the occasion.
The Masked Singer Judges and Host
The Masked Singer has been a smash-hit for ITV since launching in 2020. Here's a look at the show's familiar on air team.
Judges
Current:
- Jonathan Ross: Presenter and film critic Jonathan has been part of The Masked Singer since its first series.
- Davina McCall: Long Lost Family co-host Davina is also one of the show's original panellists.
- Mo Gilligan: Comedian and presenter Mo joined in series two, replacing US star Ken Jeong.
- Maya Jama: Love Island presenter Maya is set to join in series six, replacing Rita Ora.
Former:
- Rita Ora: Singer and actress Rita appeared as a judge for the first five series. Her departure from the show was confirmed in September 2024.
Host
Joel Dommett: Joel has presented every series of The Masked Singer so far.
Time's ticking
Just five minutes to go until TMS returns! Turn over to ITV1 now for the nation's favourite guessing game.
Just one hour left to go
“When is The Masked Singer on next?'” we hear you cry.
The show will be returning tonight at 7pm on ITV1/ ITVX and STV.
We can hardly wait!
Judges impressed by Snail
In the first episode of the 2025 series, judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama, and Jonathan Ross were joined by Sir Mo Farah in the guessing game.
They were all wowed by Snail, who took to the stage to sing Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter, with a garden-themed performance.
Her VT also had a Bridgerton-style feel as the narrative started with the words: ''Dearest gentle Masked Singer viewers…"
Other guesses about Snail's identity so far include Mary Berry and Cheryl.
How to watch The Masked Singer UK
Fans of The Masked Singer can tune into the latest series from Saturday, January 4, 2025.
The sixth instalment of the singing competition will be available to watch from 7pm on ITV.
Previous winners of the show include McFly’s Danny Jones (as Piranha) and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts (as Queen Bee).
Who has been unmasked so far?
Spag Bol lost the vote in the opening episode and was the first to be unmasked.
It was none other than Kate Garraway behind the popular pasta dish but judges were left surprised as they all made the wrong guess.
The second celebrity to be revealed at the ITV show was Prue Leith under the mask of the Pegasus.
The Great British Bake Off judge was unmasked after being placed in the bottom two with Bush.
Jonathan Ross was left cheering as he had guessed Prue Leith after her performance, the same as many viewers at home.
The Masked Singer continues next weekend
The ITV hit will be back again next Saturday with a brand new episode.
Davina, Jonathan, Mo and Maya will play detective with another batch of masked singers.
Thanks for following our blog. We'll keep you updated here with all the latest developments.
Secrets behind the show
Whistleblowers from the show have told The Sun about the many different backstage secrets from the programme from sewing ice packs into costumes to hidden lyrics inside of their masks.
- Almost the entire audience are shipped out of the studio when the celebrities are revealed during the pre-records of the show. It’s a bid to minimise the chance for the celebrity names of the celebs to leak.
- Only about five per cent of the audience are left in the studio for the reveal so they can stand in front of the panel of guessers and make it look like the studio is still filled.
- Before the stars have their masks removed for the cameras, they have to actually take it off a minute or two earlier so they can have their hair and make-up touched up and ensure they’re looking their best.
And many more
Superhero special
Next week's episode of The Masked Singer UK will be a Superhero Special.
We're not entirely sure how that's going to work but Teeth definitely had a few cape-clad dancers 'flying' around them in the preview!
Teeth will be joined by the remaining contestants who did not sing tonight - Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Snail and Tattoo.
One thing's for sure... the ending surely won't be as dramatic as tonight's was!
Masked Singer fans guess Bear's identity
Bear, who performed a musical number from Oliver! on their first performance on The Masked Singer, shook things up with their version of Miami by Will Smith.
Guesses were quick to fly in suggesting Bear is EastEnders actor Richard Blackwood, who is also known for his rapping skills outside of the BBC soap.
One viewer wrote on X: "Bear is deffo richard Blackwood his middle name is Clifford."
Another posted: "Im here for the Richard Blackwood. Didn't he release a song that could have gone to number 1?"
The guesses are a U-turn from last week when viewers were sure Bear was A Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen, 55.
Pufferfish could be a big Musical star
Pufferfish chose to sing Cindi Lauper smash hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and impressed the panel once again with her vocals.
After seeing her clues and hearing her voice, some Masked Singer viewers changed their mind on who they thought was behind the mask.
They were previously convinced that Pufferfish is pop megastar Katy Perry.
But now, a number of them believe it's actually a West End star who also had a role in hit Hollywood musical, Les Miserables.
Taking to X - formerly Twitter - one wrote: "Is Pufferfish Samantha Barks…?
"She worked with Nick Jonas in Les Miz (Year 3000) got married in Tuscany (loves the Italian coast) & did Tomorrow Morning with Anita Dobson - those are the main clues I can think of that lead to her."
Another added: "Oh the Angie Watts quoting has me thinking could it be Samantha Barks as she did a movie with Anita Dobson for Pufferfish."
A third tweeted: "Samantha Barks was in a film with Anita Dobson in 2022. That's where the Angie Watts clue comes from! Yeah I'm going to lock in Samantha Barks as Pufferfish."
Who do The Masked Singer fans think Bush is?
Those watching at home have joined the judges and shared several of their fan theories so far.
However, before Bush even took to the stage, viewers were already convinced they knew who was behind the mask.
They were convinced that Bush was McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher after a clue was dropped by The Masked Singer 2024 winner Danny Jones.
However, after appearing on Sunday, January 5, 2025, it was revealed that Bush was in fact female.
Now fan theories are pointing to a huge soap star.
They are pointing the finger at EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy.
One posted online: "DO THESE PEOPLE NOT KNOW SONIA FOWLER #TheMaskedSinger."
Another added: "Natalie Cassidy as the Bush.... possibly."
However the same poster also cheekily said: "After the clues, who pee'd in a bush.
What are the clues?
In true The Masked Singer style, Bush dropped several clues in their first appearance on the show.
The character's main hints so far include:
- Determined to show they aren’t a "coward"
- They like the outdoors and gardening
- Bush also likes to "stage manage" where the plants go
- A "Best Bush in Show" trophy
- A judge's gavel and wig
- Time to get "tree-actrical"
Bush also shared the riddle: ''I’ve been training for years, and there’s no turning back.
''Have you peeped through my leaves? Are you on the right track?''
Who do the Masked Singer judges think Bush could be?
With the new singing series in full swing, the panel have already made several guesses.
Davina McCall chose Catherine O'Hara and guest judge Vicky McClure threw BBC's Ground Force host Charlie Dimmock into the mix.
Other names put forward by the judges were Billie Piper and Stacey Solomon.
New judge Maya Jama said the clues led her to believe it was Idris Elba, but the voice didn't match.
What are the clues?
A number of clues about Wolf's identity have been given, including:
- A T-shirt with "Wolf Pack" written on it
- References to "two sides to every story" and "take me as I am"
- Mentions of "good foundations" and keeping a roof over your head
- Bishop seen behind the camera"
- Imagery of multi-coloured bowling pins and a ball
- Clues about a ship and being perceived as "big" or "bad"
- "You wanna know more about little old me, if the three little pigs had listened to my advice no huffing or puffing would've blown those houses down"
Wolf's riddle was: "As a wolf, I've held dominion over everything I see, wild woods, creek or cave, that's my territory."
Who do The Masked Singer fans think Wolf is?
The majority of armchair detectives seem to have come to the same conclusion regarding Wolf's identity.
They have been speculating online that former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow had swapped the studio for The Masked Singer stage.
One posted: "Wolf is 100,000 per cent Marti Pellow, so many of his vocal notes in that performance.”
Another guessed: “That’s Marti Pellow as Wolf. I’m telling you, I know his voice anywhere.”
A third added: “I’ve been a fan of Marti since I was 13 and would recognise that voice anywhere.”
However, not everyone on social media was in agreement as the name Martin Fry was put forward by a number of people.
Who do the judges think Wolf could be?
In the second episode of the 2025 series, when Wolf first appeared, judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross were joined by Line of Duty actress Vicky McClure.
Maya picked up on the clues about property and guessed Wolf's identity as Location, Location, Location host Phil Spencer.
Jonathan gave it three shots - guessing David Tennant, Jason Donovan, and Paul Weller, while Davina chose Simon Le Bon.
Vicky guessed Mike Skinner, while Mo opted for U2 frontman Bono.
Who has been unmasked so far?
Spag Bol lost the vote in the opening episode and was the first to be unmasked.
It was none other than Kate Garraway behind the popular pasta dish but judges were left surprised as they all made the wrong guess.
The second celebrity to be revealed at the ITV show was Prue Leith under the mask of the Pegasus.
The Great British Bake Off judge was unmasked after being placed in the bottom two with Bush.
Jonathan Ross was left cheering as he had guessed Prue Leith after her performance, the same as many viewers at home.
Macy was 'totally blindsided' by elimination
A source told the Sun that because Macy reached the final of the US version as Sea Queen in 2023, she was “totally blindsided” to be one of the first to leave this series.
“Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version - when obviously she did brilliantly - so was totally blindsided.
“It was the shock of it for her as well as the upset and in that moment she had a very raw, human reaction and wanted out.
“It took everyone backstage ages to talk her round and poor Joel was on stage essentially doing a stand-up routine to try and keep things under control.”
Show left in chaos
During yesterday's dramatic episode Macy Gray stormed off the stage after realising they were going home.
The Sun has revealed how the show was left in chaos by the move and were left scrambling for nearly an hour to coax Macy back on stage - none of which was seen on screen.
When Toad did eventually return to the stage and take off their mask, Macy turned and looked absolutely furious and upset.
As Joel and the panel tried to speak to the star, Macy gave very short answers before performing just a couple of lines of her song.
Fans brand Macy Gray a 'diva'
Masked Singer fans have branded Macy Gray a 'diva' after storming off when the panel failed to save her as Toad in the Hole.
After such a dramatic end to the show, Masked Singer viewers took to X - formerly Twitter - to discuss what happened, and how unimpressed they were with Macy's response to being voted off.
One simply wrote: "Well, that was f***ing awkward."
Another added: "Macy gray having a tantrum dressed as a toad on stage will go down in pop culture history."
A third tweeted: "Imagine being that p***ed off whilst dressed as a toad. Why even go on it in the first place? It's a bit of fun!"
A fellow viewer commented: "Embarrassing that you’re fuming over a family entertainment show… what a diva."
Joel's take
Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett gave his take on Macy Gray's dramatic reveal hours before the show aired.
Without giving away what was about to unfold (Macy storming off after being voted out as Toad In The Hole), Joel told fans on Instagram: "Fantastic episode of The Masked Singer tonight.
"It's worth it just for the end. Um... one of the most surprising ends that we've had all six series. Worth watching."
It was indeed, Joel!
Wild guess
The guesses were fully flowing last night but there was one particularly wild one.
Bear opened the show by rapping and singing to Will Smith's 1997 smash hit Miami and his performance left the judges stumped.
Jonathan Ross thinks Bear might be EastEnders and Hollyoaks star Richard Blackwood and fans at home were on board with this suggestion.
A few, however, have made the wild assumption that Bear is Maya Jama's ex Stormzy.
Well, this wouldn't be completely unacceptable.
Love Island host Maya is partial to the surprise of a Bombshell or two, isn't she?!
Legs out
Well, Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett certainly got pulses racing last night.... kind of!
In celebration of the Summer Holiday special episode, he wore a rather fetching striped jacket and bared his legs in matching shorts.
To really make his outfit elite, Joel also donned a pair of blue socks and...errm.. some sexy sock braces.
Snazzy.
