Air date revealed for I'm A Celeb special of The Masked Singer
It will air before the brand new series!
They are two of ITV's biggest shows and with one returning on Sunday 6th November, it's no surprise fans are over the moon to learn of a I'm A Celeb X The Masked Singer crossover!
That's right, after ITV bosses confirmed there's going to be a special one-off episode which will see two of the biggest shows join forces in an exclusive TV event, we now have an official air date!
When is the I'm A Celeb special of The Masked Singer?
It's now been confirmed the special episode will air before the 2022 launch of this year's I'm A Celeb, with the episode airing on Sunday 6th November at 7.30pm.
Bosses wrote on social media: '🎭✨ DETECTIVES!!! Go grab a fresh notebook because for one night only... THE MASKED SINGER is getting a JUNGLE makeover to CELEBRATE the return of @imacelebrity 🌴🤩🙌 Tune in this SUNDAY 6th Nov at 7:30pm on @ITV & @WeAreSTV1 DON'T MISS IT!!! 🦜🎭 #MaskedSingerUK #ImACeleb'. (sic)
What is the I'm A Celeb special of The Masked Singer?
ITV say of the one-off special: 'In celebration of the iconic reality series, our celebrities may not be facing a Bushtucker Trial, but instead will compete whilst dressed head to toe in extravagant and utterly bonkers outfits, as the panel and viewers at home attempt to guess who is hiding behind the mask. Before the famous cast can scream, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here, the panel will attempt to guess who could be masquerading in costumes such as a Witchetty grub or a kangaroo?'
Just like the original series, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan will sit on the panel, and will be joined by an array of guest panellists throughout the episode.
Former I'm A Celeb finalist Joel Dommett will host the show, but in a twist from the usual series, Joel will be tasked to hunt down clues for the panel.
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning said: “What a perfect way to celebrate the return of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! than with a unique mash up of two hugely successful series. Viewers will get to enjoy all things Jungle with a wonderfully bonkers Masked Singer twist. With flamboyant costumes that pay homage to the iconic series as it returns to Australia, families will be able to play alongside our panel in TV's favourite guessing game.”
Check out which celebs are taking part in the 2022 series of I'm A Celeb:
Boy George
Best known for: Singer/songwriter
Age: 61
Jill Scott MBE
Best known for: England footballer
Age: 35
Mike Tindall MBE
Best known for: Former rugby union player and Zara Tindall's husband
Age: 44
Owen Warner
Best known for: Hollyoaks actor
Age: 23
Charlene White
Best known for: Broadcaster and Loose Women star
Age: 42
Sue Cleaver
Best known for: Coronation Street actress
Age: 59
Babatunde Aleshe
Best known for: Actor, writer and comedian
Age: 36
Chris Moyles
Best known for: Radio DJ
Age: 48
Scarlette Douglas
Best known for: Actress and presenter
Age: 32
Matt Hancock MP
Best known for: MP and former Health Secretary
Age: 44
Seann Walsh
Best known for: Comedian
Age: 36
OUT: Olivia Attwood
Best known for: Love Island/Reality star
Age: 31
Olivia was forced to leave the show after just 24 hours as a precautionary measure to undergo medical tests. An ITV spokesperson said: "As a precautionary measure Olivia needed to leave the jungle to undergo some medical checks. Unfortunately, the medical team has advised it is not safe for Olivia to return to camp as there needs to be further investigation. She has been absolutely brilliant and she'll be very much missed on the show."
Whilst The Masked Singer airs at 7.30pm on Sunday 6th November, the brand new series of I'm A Celeb with hosts Ant and Dec back in Australia, will return at 9pm.
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