The Masked Singer 2025: Start date, cast and judges as ITV series returns

The much-anticipated new series of The Masked Singer is almost upon us, with a fresh line-up of disguised celebrities set to take the stage.

Each year, audiences and judges alike don their detective caps in an attempt to figure out the identities of the celebrities hidden behind the vibrant costumes.

Returning presenter Joel Dommett will be on hand to assist both the disguised stars and the celebrity judging panel in unravelling the mystery of who's beneath the masks.

This upcoming series promises not only 12 new enigmatic stars but also a fresh face on the celebrity panel and a brand-new spin-off show on ITVX. Here's everything you need to know about the forthcoming series of The Masked Singer.

The Mirror reports the latest series of The Masked Singer kicks off at 7pm on Saturday (January 4) on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. The second episode will air at 6.30pm on Sunday (January 5) on the same channels.

All episodes will be available for viewing on ITVX and STV Player.

The ITV programme has crafted 12 unique costumes for the mystery celebrities to don during their spectacular performances.

The upcoming season introduces a new array of costumes, including Bush, Dressed Crab, Bear, Kingfisher, Pegasus, Pufferfish, Snail, Spaghetti Bolognese, Tattoo, Teeth, Toad In The Hole and Wolf.

The concealed stars will give it their all in hopes of clinching the title - last claimed by McFly's Danny Jones.

But who are the celebrities behind the masks? All will be revealed in the weeks to come.

The Masked Singer is all set to bring back some familiar faces with panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and comedian Mo Gilligan returning. Love Island's very own Maya Jama will be joining the panel after Rita Ora left the series.

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