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The Masked Singer new series has 'big names' teases Joel Dommett as socially distanced filming wraps

The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett has revealed he was left stunned by some of the 'amazing names' taking part in the show's highly anticipated second series.

The zany talent show became an unexpected ratings success for ITV earlier this year, wiping the floor with BBC's Greatest Dancer in the ratings battle.

If you still haven't seen it it involves celebrities in very elaborate disguises performing to a panel including Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Rita Ora, with them having to try and guess 'who's that behind the mask.'

Series 1 was won by Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts in the identity of Queen Bee, with Jason Manford, Katherine Jenkins and Cee-Lo Green among the others star competing.

And, appearing on Monday's Loose Women, Masked Singer presenter Joel said the ante has been upped with celebrities for the new series, which is set to air early next year.

Assuring that he has no clue who is hiding behind the mask, the former I'm A Celebrity finalist said: "It makes it really exciting for me when they're revealed, like last season when I was like 'I've been standing next to Cee-Lo Green for eight weeks!

"We just finished filming the next series a few weeks ago and it was incredible. The names we have are are amazing! I Won't tell you any of them but they're amazing!"

Revealing that the new episodes have been filmed in line with social distancing, Joel added: "The fact we made a show in a socially distanced way and managed to pull off a prime time Saturday night show in such a way is full testament to the team."

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