The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023: release date, panel, characters and more

Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross (L-R) together for The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
(Image credit: ITV/Bandicoot TV)

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 is sure to be a Christmas TV highlight. 

Following on from The Masked Singer I'm A Celebrity special in November and presenter Joel Dommett's hint that more Masked Singer specials could be in the works, we're being treated to a festive installment of the hit show.

This Christmas special is the first of a double helping of fun from The Masked Singer. Along with the festive edition, The Masked Singer UK 2024 kicks off just a few days later on Saturday, December 30. So, we'll be yelling "take it off!" at our TV screens very soon!

Here's everything we know about The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 right now...

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 release date

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 is set to air on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Day at 7.30 pm. 

Looking for more shows to watch this festive season? Don't forget to check out our Christmas TV Guide for even more Christmas fun this year.

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 panel

As you'd expect, The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 will once again be hosted by Joel Dommett.

Asked how excited he was to be back for more Masked Singer fun, Dommett said: "Very excited. It's really cool.  I think it's certainly the best series, but I think definitely my best series just because of my child arriving. 

"I feel like it's all so joyous and fun. I am viewing it all in an entirely different way.  I think that's what happens when you have children anyway and the fact that kids in the audience love it so much, I think it puts that entirely into a new context for me and I just love being a part of it."

The panel will also be comprised mostly of familiar faces, as Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross will all be back in the studio trying to figure out who's behind the masks. 

In a festive twist, we also know that the four celebs will be joined by popstar, Leona Lewis!

Leona Lewis on-stage performing in The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Leona Lewis will be spreading some festive cheer as part of the panel. (Image credit: Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Who are The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 characters?

The Masked Singer UK 2024 characters have now been teased, and now we know which characters will be taking part in the festivities in The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special, too!

The four costumers are Reindeer, Decorations, Sprout and Partridge (In a Pear Tree). We've included photos and the clues of each below: 

Is there a trailer for The Masked Singer UK Christmas special? 

No, we haven't been treated to a trailer yet, but as soon as one is released we will update this guide. 

Martin Shore
Staff Writer at WhatToWatch.com

Martin was a Staff Writer with WhatToWatch.com, where he produced a variety of articles focused on the latest and greatest films and TV shows. Now he works for our sister site Tom's Guide in the same role.

Some of his favorite shows are What We Do In The Shadows, Bridgerton, Gangs of London, The Witcher, Doctor Who, and Ghosts. When he’s not watching TV or at the movies, Martin’s probably still in front of a screen playing the latest video games, reading, or watching the NFL.