ITV has pulled back the curtain on the wonderfully weird lineup for this year's The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special, promising a festive edition packed with even more mystery and mayhem than usual.
Festive Characters and Familiar Faces
The special episode, set to bring chaos to Christmas, will feature a new batch of celebrities hidden inside outrageously festive disguises. Leading the bizarre parade is Santa's Sack, a costume guaranteed to raise eyebrows. They will be joined by Mistletoe, Goose A-Laying, and Figgy Pudding, ensuring the panel has a truly puzzling task ahead.
Returning to helm the guessing game are host Joel Dommett and the regular judging panel: Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan. The show will air on Boxing Day at 7:30pm on ITV1.
Pantomime Legends Lend a Hand
In a festive twist, the judges won't be alone in their detective work. A host of pantomime legends will appear to provide clues about the singers' true identities. Su Pollard will feature as a Fairy Godmother, alongside Christopher Biggins, Lesley Joseph as a Wicked Stepmother, and the iconic Basil Brush as Prince Charming.
Fans on social media are already speculating wildly about who could be behind the masks. One user on X, formerly Twitter, suggested a former panelist like Rita Ora could be hiding in Santa's Sack, mirroring Davina McCall's surprise participation last year. Another fan on Instagram declared the Goose A-Laying costume a potential winner.
From Toads to Festive Frolics
The Christmas special follows a memorable year for the main show, which saw singer Macy Gray storm off stage while dressed as a Toad and Samantha Barks win the series disguised as a Pufferfish. The festive edition will have to work hard to top such moments.
The reveal of the Christmas characters also signals the impending return of the main series. A new season of The Masked Singer UK is scheduled to start on January 3, 2026, introducing another roster of famous faces hoping to sing their way to victory under elaborate disguises.
