What is The Masked Singer and how does the ‘bonkers’ show work?
AS The Masked Singer returns to screens, the popular programme brings with it a whole host of famous faces hiding behind whacky and wonderful costumes.
From how the singing show works to how viewers can tune in to all the latest The Masked Singer action - here’s everything you need to know.
How does The Masked Singer work?
The singing series sees famous faces from all corners of the showbiz world don elaborate character costumes, before taking to the stage to sing their hearts out.
Those watching at home and the show's star-studded panel will then have to try and figure out who is hiding behind the mask based on their voice and the clues given throughout each episode.
Each episode, competitors will battle it out in face-off competitions, in which each will perform a song choice in their real voice.
The panel and audience will then vote on each performance, with the winner of each battle safe and going through to the following week.
Sadly, some will then face elimination, while others battle it out to be the last singer standing.
Either one or two characters are unmasked each week on The Masked Singer.
This process then repeats until one final character is crowned the winner of the series, joining previous title holders such as Charlie Simpson and Nicola Roberts.
How can I watch The Masked Singer?
Luckily for fans of television’s favourite guessing game, the fifth series of the show gets underway on December 30, 2023.
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Viewers can catch all the latest action at 7pm over on ITV1, ITVX and STV.
Typically, viewers are treated to eight The Masked Singer episodes in a series.
The brand new series of The Masked Singer UK is set to be wackiest yet, with concepts such as Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Eiffel Tower, Dippy Egg and Bigfoot all taking centre stage.
Fans of the UK show can also catch up on episodes from previous series, including the 2023 Christmas special, series three, and series four.
So, whether you want to catch a glimpse of your favourite stars on a past series or want to catch up before the new series hits screens, ITVX has endless amounts of The Masked Singer to enjoy.
What is the prize for winning The Masked Singer?
When it comes to The Masked Singer US and The Masked Singer UK, both hit shows share a number of similarities.
However, one notable difference is the winning prize.
In the US, the winner of the singing show receives the coveted Golden Mask Trophy.
Whereas in the UK there is no prize or money awarded to the winner.
Whoever makes it to the end of the hit show in the UK simply gets the title of winner.
And of course bragging rights.