The Masked Dancer returned to screens on Saturday night (September 17) to give viewers - and the judges - another chance at guessing which famous faces are hidden behind the masks. Last night the ITV dance contest saw five characters take to the stage once again to show off their best dance moves in a bid to keep their identity hidden.
Masked Dancer's Oti Mabuse's bond with Davina
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Welcome to Screen Sisters, a collection of conversations about what it means to be a woman working in television both in front of and behind the camera. As well as recognising their contribution to the industry, the series will also examine the highs and lows of working in media, how far television has progressed, and how much further it still has to go. Next up, we're speaking to The Masked Dancer judge and two-time Strictly Come Dancing champion, Oti Mabuse. If there's one word to describe Oti Mabuse's career trajectory, it would be "unique".
Raised alongside her two sisters Motsi and Phemelo in South Africa, she has since travelled the world as a championship dancer, before relocating to Europe and becoming a TV personality as a professional dancer on Germany's Let's Dance before the BBC's flagship series, Strictly Come Dancing. In February 2022, shortly after a stint as a judge on ITV's Dancing On Ice, Oti announced she would be leaving Strictly after seven years and two consecutive glitterball wins.
Now, she's carving a career away from the ensemble cast and becoming a standout all on her own. Throughout all of this, by Oti's own admission, she was lucky to have a series of women championing her the entire way, defining not only herself and her self-esteem, but also her workplace environments and work ethics.
In a world that is often so male-dominated, Oti has found herself in a uniquely female-dominated one – starting with dance (where men are often rare commodities for their female counterparts in need of a partner) and now to female-led and produced series including the upcoming The Masked Dancer, where she teams up with Davina McCall. The bond between Oti and Davina is obvious at the launch of ITV's
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18.09.2022 / 12:35
The Masked Dancer: Who is Candlestick? All the clues and theories
The Masked Dancer’s Candlestick is one of the 12 secret stars who fans are desperate to know the identity of – but who could they be?Those of you suffering withdrawal symptoms from The Masked Singer have a treat coming to your screen this week, as spin-off series The Masked Dancer returned to screens tonight. Joel Dommett is back on hosting duties, as 12 mystery celebrities don some pretty distinctive costumes and strut their stuff in their bid to baffle judges Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse ,Davina McCall and Peter Crouch – as well as the folks at home.
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18.09.2022 / 09:43
The Masked Dancer eliminates its third celebrity contestant
The Masked Dancer UK series 2 spoilers follow. The Masked Dancer resumed on ITV tonight (September 17), which meant a third secret celebrity was unmasked infront of the nation. Five characters performed their routines: Scissors (up first), Prawn Cocktail, Pillar & Post, Odd Socks and Candlestick, but the competition was over for one of them as judging panel Peter Crouch, Davina McCall, Oti Mabuse and Jonathan Ross sent them packing.
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18.09.2022 / 00:21
ITV The Masked Dancer viewers distracted by Jonathan Ross' appearance as he transforms into character
All eyes are usually on the eccentric characters but the latest episode of The Masked Dancer saw Jonathan Ross in the spotlight. The ITV chat show host was back on the expert panel for more guessing alongside presenter Davina McCall, ex-Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse and former footballer Peter Crouch.
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10.09.2022 / 23:04
The Masked Dancer panel speechless as Pig unveiled as Gavin and Stacey star
The Masked Dancer panel were left stunned on Saturday's second episode of the new series as Pig was the second person to be unveiled on the hit ITV series. During the episode, Pig received the lowest votes and therefore had to unmask themselves, revealing their secret identity.
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05.09.2022 / 16:53
Masked Dancer work out Prawn Cocktail is Love Island star after spotting ‘clues’
Speculation over the identities of The Masked Dancer characters is already rife after only two episodes and Prawn Cocktail is the latest fan fixation. After an energetic performance to One Night Only from the musical Dreamgirls the judges - Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse and Peter Crouch - were left guessing, with Davina suggesting it might be TV presenter Holly Willoughby behind the mask. However, viewers at home reckon they know who it is with one saying: "Prawn Cocktail is Amber Davies," after claiming they made "west end" references during their VT.
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05.09.2022 / 15:09
The Masked Dancer 2022’s Odd Socks is a Big Brother legend, fans insist
Fans of ITV The Masked Dancer fans think they've worked out the true identity of the mysterious Odd Socks character.The colourful costumed cast member appeared on the ITV show on Saturday (September 3), with big googly eyes and decorated with socks.The Masked Dancer fans and judges were impressed by Odd Socks high energy routine as the character danced to What A Man Gotta Do by the Jonas Brothers. Show bosses teased on social media: "These happy feet won't be uncoordinated," before adding: "They put their HEART and SOCK into that performance." Viewers speculated that Big Brother host Emma Willis is the celebrity inside the costume - with judge Oti Mabuse was convinced whoever it is is "a lady".
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04.09.2022 / 13:47
ITV The Masked Dancer viewers have one-word reaction to Peter Crouch replacing Mo Gilligan
The Masked Dancer UK viewers were quick to cast their verdict on Peter Crouch as he took to the guessing panel for the first time. The all-moving and shaking version of the bonkers ITV singing competition returned to screens on Saturday night (September 3) with a fresh batch of famous faces hiding behind a mask.
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04.09.2022 / 12:41
The Masked Dancer's Candlestick 'unmasked' as huge reality star after court clue
ITV show returned to screens with a fresh batch of celebrities shimmying and shaking in elaborate costumes. The show’s host Joel Dommett appeared alongside the judging panel of newcomer Peter Crouch, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Oti Mabuse, who are tasked with guessing the celebrity identities. This year's show sees a record number of 13 celebrities taking part in this series, with costumes including Pearly King, Pillar and Post – the first ever duo – Scissors and several more.
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04.09.2022 / 05:21
Masked Dancer fans say Scissors is RuPaul's Drag Race star after stellar routine
ITV show returned to screens with a fresh batch of celebrities displaying their fancy footwork. The show’s host Joel Dommett appeared alongside the judging panel of newcomer Peter Crouch, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Oti Mabuse, who are tasked with guessing the celebrity identities.