The Masked Singer: Four famous faces unmasked in first weekend

The bonkers show is back for another series!

The Masked Singer

Author: Alex Ross and Amy ShephardPublished 11 hours ago

Love it or hate it, The Masked Singer has completely swept up the British public. Originally created in South Korea and named The King of Mask Singer, the TV franchise has been a huge hit over in the US as well, and totally took the UK by storm for its first six seasons.

As The Masked Singer UK has now hit our screens for a brand new season, here's everything you need to know about the show, including which celebs have been unmasked so far and those all important clues...

When is The Masked Singer on?

The Masked Singer returned on 3rd January, with an additional episode on Sunday 4th January.

What channel is The Masked Singer on?

Series seven of The Masked Singer is airing on ITV1, with all previous episodes (including from series one to six) now available on ITVX.

What are the characters on The Masked Singer?

The characters for series seven of The Masked Singer were unveiled on Sunday 28th December, and it's fair to say they are as bonkers as ever!

From Red Panda to Teabag, check them out below, including who was hiding behind those already unmasked:

Teabag

British rapper Professor Green was unmasked in the second episode of The Masked Singer 2026. He'd been hidden behind Teabag, trying to hide his recognisable London accent. He said of the judge's guesses: "None of them were anywhere near. I was laughing behind the mask."

Sang: 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' by Deep Blue Something

Clues: Many highlighted his "posh accent" and obvious height, leading them to guess tall celebrities like Stephen Merchant and Richard Osman. A clue involving clocks led the panel towards newsreaders like Trevor McDonald, when it was actually a reference to his song 'Never Be a Right Time'.

Judges guesses: Richard Osman, Dan Snow, Stephen Merchant, Rob Rinder, Mike Tindall.

Matt Lucas unmasked at guest singer Emperor Penguin

In Sunday 4th January's episode, Matt Lucas was unveiled as the second guest singer. He performed 'Pinball Wizard' as the second cohort of masked singers arrived on stage. He was later unmasked following clues about a 'golden ticket' and 'Hollywood', which were nods to his roles in Wonka and Bridesmaids.

Disc Jockey

Broadcaster Alex Jones was unmasked in the first week of The Masked Singer 2026 - having been hiding behind Disc Jockey. She said it was: "the most bizarre experience of my life" but said: "I think it's good to push yourself right out of your comfort zone sometimes and good for the kids to see their mama do it!"

Sang: 'Pink Pony Club' by Chappell Roan.

Clues: The number one was repeatedly referenced, which of course refers to her long-standing role as the main host of The One Show since 2010. There was also mention of representing her country. Alex is a proud Welshwoman.

Judges guesses: Annie Mac, Jill Scott, Sara Cox, Bonnie Tyler, Mary Berry.

Anne-Marie unmasked as guest singer Goldfish

In the first episode of The Masked Singer, Anne-Marie joined the panel as a guest judge, but that was not before performing on stage in a Goldfish mask. Only one judge correctly guessed the '2002' singer was behind the costume... Maya Jama, who said: "If Goldfish isn't Anne-Marie, hit me with a fish!"

Red Panda

Red Panda is yet to perform on The Masked Singer, after their performance was removed ahead of the first show due recent tragic events in Switzerland. Red Panda is now expected to make their first performance on Saturday 10th January.

Moth

Sang: 'Hero' by Mariah Carey

Clues: "Grace, Power, and Presence", "Face the Music", "Grown bigger than my wildest dreams", The West End and lighting candles, Ronnie Corbett.

Judges guesses: Alexandra Burke, Jessie J, Paloma Faith and Samantha Womack.