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Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett claims there are still two stars in the competition that no-one has managed to guess.
ITV host Joel says he does his utmost to ensure people don't get all the answers and that there's still more surprises to come in the telly singing contest.
Joel, 36, told out sister paper The Mirror that the final is the best so far and that we can look forward to a double 'reveal' where two celebrities will be unmasked.
He said: "Some people are saying online, and I think I agree, they have made it harder obviously on purpose because in the last few series people were getting names maybe a little bit early.
"There are a few names that people are definitely not getting. I’m not seeing these names at all.
"The final is amazing and one of the names I am very excited about."
Joss Stone, Lenny Henry and Sue Perkins have all taken part since the show began in January 2020 and families around the UK spend their time trying to guess the celebrities underneath the costumes.
Joel said: "I do get asked all the time. Put it this way, I got a quote yesterday from an electrician and he said 'I’ll do it for half price if you tell me who Panda is'.
Joel says doesn't even speak to his wife Hannah about it when filming stops.
He said: "I try as a rule to never say the name of anyone who is in the mask once I have left the studio. I try to block the show out of my mind.
"Then when it is on I watch it with Hannah and sometimes if it is an amazing, amazing thing I might have told her something about it but generally it is best I keep it from her and she can play along.
Then when she says a name, I say to her the same thing I say to everyone which is 'hmmm….interesting guess'."
This year Joel, the singers and the judges managed
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Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.
The Masked Singer UK season 3 has come to an end, with Panda announced as the winner of the 2022 series. After numerous mind-boggling clues and incredible musical performances, the victorious singer took off their mask to reveal singer Natalie Imbruglia underneath the costume, much to the amazement of judges Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall and host Joel Dommett. The show began tonight with all 12 of the costumed singers, including the eliminated stars, returning to the stage to perform Lady Gaga’s Edge of Glory, much to the audience’s delight.
Panda is one of the final remaining mystery celebrities on The Masked Singer – but just who is hiding behind their playful costume?Joel Dommett has fronted the show in recent, as viewers have watched 12 more mystery celebrities don some elaborate costumes and burst into song. Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall and the rest of the nation have had their detective hats on as the line-up wittles down, with just three characters left. In tonight’s finale, Panda will battle it out alongside Robobunny and Mushroom, where one will be crowned the winner.
Singer Natalie Imbruglia was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK after she was unveiled as Panda on the hit ITV show. The Australian-British songwriter and actress, who has hits including Torn, Shiver and Wrong Impression, floored Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and guest judge Joss Stone during the final on Saturday 12 February.
It’s the show that’s kept us guessing week in, week out. But now the time has come for The Masked Singer final - and we’re already counting down the hours.The ITV entertainment series will come to a close on Saturday 12 February, as the final three take to the stage for their most memorable performances yet.Then, it’s the moment of truth, as Mushroom, Robobunny and Panda give in to the chants and 'take it off' and viewers get to see which VIP has been hiding underneath.
The Masked Singer UK's forthcoming finale will gather troops from across the first two seasons to see out this year's competition. ITV has confirmed to Digital Spy that 2021 champion Joss Stone is onboard as the latest guest judge – taking over from Dame Joan Collins who appeared on the semi-final – whilst Nicola Roberts (in her Queen Bee get-up), Jason Manford (Hedgehog) and Aston Merrygold (Robin) will duet with the three finalists Robobunny, Panda and Mushroom.
The Masked Singer UK unleashed a double elimination twist during tonight's (January 29) instalment. Presented, as always, by Joel Dommett, the judging panel of Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora grew by one with the inclusion of a guest judge – Years and Years' lead singer Olly Alexander, who TV fans will recognise from It's a Sin.
Masked Singer fans have a new theory about who Panda is within seconds of tonight's show starting. Opening tonight's show (January 29) with her rendition of Blame It On The Boogie by the Jackson 5, Panda impressed the panel and the audience with a strong vocal performance.