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Start date revealed for The Masked Dancer series 2

Who is behind the mask?!

Author: Alex RossPublished 25th Aug 2022
Last updated 25th Aug 2022

Following the success of the first series of The Masked Dancer, it was no surprise when bosses confirmed the hit show would be returning, and now ITV have unveiled the official start date for The Masked Singer's spin-off show.

When does The Masked Dancer start?

Unveiling their 'Super Saturday Entertainment Schedule' for September, ITV have now revealed The Masked Dancer will return at 6.30pm on Saturday 3rd September.

Series two will be made up of eight episodes, airing every Saturday evening.

Of course, we don't know who the famous faces are behind this year's costumes, but earlier this year the amazing new characters were confirmed ahead of the new series, including the show's first-ever double act.

Check out all of The Masked Dancer characters below:

WINNER: Scissors - Heather Morris


FINALIST: Pearly King - Bruno Tonioli.


FINALIST: Onomatopoeia - Adam Garcia


Candlestick - Liam Charles


Sea Slug - Denise Lewis


Odd Socks - Kimberley Walsh


Tomato Sauce - Steph McCovern


Pillar and Post - David Seaman and Frankie Poultney


Cactus: Gareth Malone


Prawn Cocktail: Stacey Dooley


Pig: Joanna Page


Astronaut: Jesse Metcalfe


Another change for series two arrives on the judging panel. As well as series one judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Oti Mabuse, former England footballer Peter Crouch will replace Mo Gilligan whilst he's away on tour.

Speaking about his new role, Peter said: "The show is a firm favourite in our household and when asked I jumped at the chance to take part. I am competitive and I'm currently scrolling through friends' socials looking for those tell-tale dance moves. Another plus is by being on the panel my social media, family and friends won’t be constantly speculating that I’m hiding behind one of the masks!”

Series one of The Masked Dancer was won by 'Carwash', with former Olympic gymnast Louis Smith behind the mask.

The Masked Dancer series two will arrive at 6.30pm on Saturday 3rd September.

Now read:

The Masked Dancer: Characters revealed for series 2

19 celebs we'd LOVE to see on The Masked Dancer

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