The Masked Singer UK 2025 has once again had the nation gripped with more outrageous costumes, bonkers guessing and stunning vocals as we try 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, followed hot on the heels of The Masked Singer Christmas special 2024 and now we have a winner.
Here is everything we know about the 2025 series including who won and a full list of all celebrities unmasked...
Who won Masked Singer UK 2025?
The 2025 final saw Wolf, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish all battle it out to be crowned winner, and in the end Pufferfish won the series and was unmasked as West End star Samantha Barks, who is best known for her roles in Les Miserables and for also playing Elsa in the stage version of Frozen. "I've had the best time, I really have had the best time," Samantha said following her win. "Underneath the mask I've been smiling so hard it's hurting my cheeks. It's been amazing.
This year's runner-up was Dressed Crab who was revealed to be Grammy award-winning singer Gregory Porter. He said the show "was just straight-up fun".
Wolf, who finished in third place, was Scottish singer Marti Pellow. He's the former lead singer of the pop group Wet Wet Wet. "I've had a fantastic time. It's just been an incredible experience for me," said Marti.
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 grand final aired on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 7pm on ITV1.
If you need to catch up, all episodes are now available on ITVX.
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 - unmasked as Natalie Cassidy
Teeth - unmasked as Mel Giedroyc
Tattoo - unmasked as Carol Decker
Pufferfish - unmasked as Samantha Barks - WINNER
Pegasus - unmasked as Dame Prue Leith
Spaghetti Bolognese - unmasked as Kate Garraway
Snail - unmasked as Andrea Corr
Toad in the Hole - unmasked as Macy Gray
Crab - unmasked as Gregory Porter - RUNNER UP
Kingfisher unmasked as Grayson Perry
Bear - unmasked as Example
Wolf - unmasked as Marti Pellow - FINALIST
Who has been unmasked in The Masked Singer 2025?
Week one: Spag Bol - Kate Garraway
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 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.
Week two: Toad in the Hole - Macy Gray
The second weekend of The Masked Singer saw Toad in the Hole and Bear in the bottom two, and after a tense sing off, Toad in the Hole was unmasked as singing legend Macy Gray. It was no surprise what Macy was under the costume, with half of the panel guessing correctly who she was from her distinctive voice. She didn't seem to happy being voted off so early in the competition and left the stage, however, soon returned to be unmasked and sing one last time.
Week three: Tattoo - Carol Decker
The third week saw Tattoo unmasked as 80s pop star Carol Decker, who found fame as the leader singer of T'Pau. Carol's identity was revealed after finding herself in the bottom two against Dressed Crab. Talking about her time on the show, Carol said: “I’ve loved it and I’m going to say, I’m gutted! Everybody is amazing. I’m gutted because it’s the best fun ever."
Week four: Teeth - Mel Giedroyc
Mel Giedroyc had everyone totally baffled before she was revealed as Teeth after going head-to-head with Bear in the fourth week of The Masked Singer. The panel guessed everyone from Fearne Cotton and Alex Scott, to Su Pollard and Mel managed to keep her true identity hidden until the last moment. Speaking of her time on the show, Mel said: "It’s so nice to see you guys. I love these teeth so much! I was very pleased with Alex Scott. Such a fun show, it’s impossible not to have fun on this show!"
Week 5: Kingfisher - Grayson Perry
Kingfisher was revealed to be artist and presenter Grayson Perry, who managed to fool the panel. He said: "I've had a lovely time, the whole experience. When I'm normally here on stage I can't hear, I can't see, I can't even scratch my nose. The shock for me taking the head off is seeing you lot! I embraced the spirit of the show."
Week 5: Snail - Andrea Corr
The Corrs star Andrea managed to also fool the panel. Talking about the show, Andrea said, "I've had such a good time everybody has been so lovely. It's been really joyous. Also, I wanted to do it for my children and my nieces and nephews and friends and just for the laugh."
Week 6: Bear - Example
The first character to be unmasked in the semi-finals was Bear, who was revealed to be rapper and musician Example he said: "I sound like me when I sing my records and I rap like me, so I needed to do something different every week!"
Referencing Example's rendition of a Will Smith rap on a previous episode, Maya - who had correctly guessed Example - said, "That's when I knew it was you, the breath control, the movement, the flow I was like that has to be someone who has actually rapped."
Speaking of his costume, Example said: "They presented me options, they gave me a few character options and I just thought this (Bear) is the one. I probably should have picked one of the other ones, they might have been a bit cooler in terms of temperature. It's absolutely roasting in here!"
Week 6: Bush - Natalise Cassidy
The second celebrity to be unmasked in the semi-final was EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy as Bush. She said: "it's been one the best jobs I've ever done. Absolutely amazing. My fourteen year old she's either going to say, 'Mum I'm really proud of you or this is the most embarrassing thing for me ever!'"
Natalie said of her time on the show: "It was very nerve-wracking for me because I’m not a singer. I feel like I’ve challenged myself doing this and it is just so fun and because it's something I don’t do it doesn’t really matter. So there was no pressure and I kept going through, I couldn’t believe it. I kept going and going!
"I made Bush quite a nervous character, she was quite sweet and a bit erratic and all over the place and I’m going to miss her!"
Week 7: Wolf - Marti Pellow (Finalist)
Wolf was first to be unmasked in the final as Marti Pellow, who told host Joel Dommett, “I've had a fantastic time. It's just an incredible experience for me.
"It's been an absolute pleasure. From day one I threw myself into it and I enjoyed it. As soon as I got to meet all the people involved and saw their passion and enthusiasm for the show I knew that would rub off on me."
Week 7: Dressed Crab - Gregory Porter (Second place)
Dressed Crab was next to be unmasked in the final as Gregory Porter, talking about their experience on the show they said, "This is extraordinary. It's a real moment for me. Sometimes I'm singing all those serious songs and this was just straight-up fun.
Week 7: Pufferfish - Samantha Barks (Winner)
And finally Pufferfish was crowned the winner, and was unmasked as Samantha Barks, who said, “I've had the best time. Underneath the mask, I've been smiling so hard - it's hurting my cheeks! It's been amazing.
"It's a funny thing because as the competition goes on you really get invested, you really care. Pouring your heart and soul into it and then you have to stop, have a look at yourself in the mirror, you are dressed as fish so before you get too nervous, you have to smile. It's been so fun to get to perform inside the mask. It's been so liberating in a way as well as you're not you. I loved it."
The Masked Singer UK 2025 host
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
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...
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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