The Masked Singer is set to return later this month, ITV bosses have confirmed. The hit show will return for its fifth series on Saturday 30 December - with comedian Joel Dommett hosting once again.The series sees various celebrities dress up in elaborate character costumes, with their identities hidden, while they perform well known songs.
Viewers, along with the show’s panel, then try to work out who is behind the masks based on their voices and clues given throughout the series.The panel is to remain unchanged for the new series as Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross all return.
However, it has previously been reported that pop star Rita won’t be able to appear on all of the UK episodes as she has also joined the US version of the show.
She is set to be replaced by a series of guest stars, with comedian Jennifer Saunders reportedly being one of them. Olly Murs - who was recently axed from The Voice UK panel - will also appear on the new series of The Masked Singer, according to reports.
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