The Masked Singer UK 2025: next episode, unmasked celebs, characters, host, panel and everything we know about season 6

Spaghetti Bolognese, Crab, Tattoo, Snail, Kingfisher and Teeth standing in a row
Meet Spaghetti Bolognese, Crab, Tattoo, Snail, Kingfisher and Teeth. (Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

The Masked Singer UK 2025 is here with more outrageous costumes, bonkers guessing and stunning vocals as the nation tries to guess which famous faces are hiding under each mask.

The TV show, which has become a firm family favourite since it was launched in 2020, follows hot on the heels of The Masked Singer Christmas special 2024 which aired on Boxing Day on ITV1 and ITVX.

Here is everything we know about the 2025 series...

Bear, Bush, Toad in the Hole, Pegasus, Pufferfish and Wolf standing in a row

Meet Bear, Bush, Toad in the Hole, Pegasus, Pufferfish and Wolf. (Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

The Masked Singer UK 2025 release date

The Masked Singer UK 2025 kicked off at 7pm on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5 on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.

The next episode will air on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7pm on ITV1.

If you need to catch up, all episodes are available on ITVX after they have aired.

The Masked Singer UK 2025 characters

The Masked Singer 2025 characters are bigger, brighter and more bonkers than ever before. Here is everything you need to know about all 12...

SPOILER WARNING - unmasked celebrities revealed below!

Bush

Bush

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Teeth

Teeth

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Tattoo

Tattoo

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Pegasus - unmasked as Dame Prue Leith

Pegasus

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Spaghetti Bolognese - unmasked as Kate Garraway

Spaghetti Bolognese

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Snail

Snail

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Toad in the Hole

Toad in the Hole

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Crab

Crab

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Kingfisher

Kingfisher

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Bear

Bear

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Wolf

Wolf

(Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Who has been unmasked in The Masked Singer 2025?

Week one: Spag Bol - Kate Garraway

Kate Garraway unmasked as Spag Bol in The Masked Singer 2025 - standing next to Joel Dommett on stage.

(Image credit: ITV)

Kate Garraway was unmasked in week one after singing Geri Halliwell's 'Look At Me'.

The Good Morning Britain host said: "It's been so much fun and everybody's been great. There is nothing better than being Spag Bol."

Week One: Pegasus - Dame Prue Leith

Dame Prue Leith unmasked as Pegasus in The Masked Singer 2025 - standing next to Joel Dommett on stage.

(Image credit: ITV)

Dame Prue Leith was unmasked as Pegasus after Jonathan Ross correctly guessed who she was.

Speaking to ITVX and spin-off series The After Mask, the Great British Bake Off judge said singing on the show had been "the most amazing experience".

Prue said: "I have been having lessons and I've got slowly able to at least make a noise." She chose to sing 'Oh, What A Beautiful Morning' as it's a song she has known since her childhood.

The Masked Singer UK 2025 host

Joel Dommett in a pink suit for The Masked Singer UK 2025

Joel is back for more Masked Singer mayhem. (Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

The Masked Singer wouldn't be the same without Joel Dommett at the helm, and he is confirmed to be back for the new season, helping guide the panel through their bonkers guesses at who might be behind the masks.

The Masked Singer UK 2025 panel

The panel standing in a row with Joel in the middle

Rita will be replaced by Maya Jama for season 6. (Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall will all be back with their detective hats on, trying to work out which celebrities are hiding behind the elaborate costumes.

However, panel regular Rita Ora will be replaced by Love Island 2024 host Maya Jama. Pop star Rita has been part of the panel since the show aired its first run back in 2020, but Maya will now be stepping into her shoes for season 6.

Speaking of joining the show, Maya said: "I'm such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo - and of course working with Joel - is going to be so much fun!

"I can't wait to figure out who's underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmaskings. I've watched the show for a long time, so I'm definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!"

We also have some more guest judges this series, including Vicky McClure, Suranne Jones, former Masked Singer winner and I'm A Celebrity 2024 winner Danny Jones, Tom Daley and Richard E Grant.

Is there a trailer for The Masked Singer UK 2025?

Yes, you can watch the trailer below to get an insight into the amazing costumes and the fun we have in store for this series...

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Behind the scenes and more on The Masked Singer UK 2025

For the first time, The Masked Singer 2025 will be accompanied by an all-new spin-off show titled The After Mask. According to Variety, the half-hour episodes will be presented by KISS FM presenter and singer-songwriter Harriet Rose, and will be available after the main show on ITVX and YouTube.

At the time of writing The Masked Singer has been renewed for one more season, likely to air in 2026.

Since bursting onto TV screens in 2020, The Masked Singer UK has reached a staggering 37 million viewers who have tuned in to guess who is hiding behind the mask.

The Masked Singer UK has been commissioned for ITV by Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning ITV, Joe Mace, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV.

The series will be produced by Bandicoot TV and the Executive Producers are Daniel Nettleton, Derek McLean and Claire Horton. The series producers are Ben Peart and Hannah Tomkins.

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Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

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As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book. 

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