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Lucy Needham

The Masked Singer returns tonight with new celebs and disguises in lockdown special

The Masked Singer is set to make a return for a lockdown special with host Joel Dommett at the helm.

The singing contest, which sees a group of celebs performing in elaborate disguises, had been a huge hit for ITV earlier this year.

Presenter Joel sparked a frenzy by announcing he has recorded a special lockdown version of the show with Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall returning as judges hoping to expose the identities of the famous singers.

Due to social-distancing restrictions, the competitors will perform in their own homes dialling in on FaceTime - with the show airing on ITV2 tonight as part of Joel's Home Alone broadcast.

The first singer is Teddy Bear - but who is behind the mask? (ITV)

The first Masked Singer taking part has already been introduced with their face hidden by a giant teddy bear and their voice obscured, in keeping with the rules of the original show.

The popular reality series originated in South Korea where it debuted on TV under the name King of the Mask Singer.

It went on to become a huge global success before being bought by ITV and a UK edition broadcast in January this year.

After eight weeks of battle rounds, former Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts was unmasked as Queen Bee and crowned the overall winner.

Joel Dommett, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross are all back (ITV)
Nicola Roberts won the show after being disguised as Queen Bee (ITV)

The same month, ITV announced that the hit show would return for a second series.

Rita Ora failed to confirm if she would be back on the judging panel.

During an appearance on KISS FM breakfast show the pop star was quizzed on whether she'd make a comeback.

"It definitely..." she began before faltering on her words.

"I cannot confirm or deny, but surely. What did I just do? What?"

The special lockdown edition of the show will air tonight on ITV2 at 10pm.

Joel told fans: "We play lockdown Masked Singer with Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross... I’m in the bath with Judge Rinder .. Rita Ora plays us out at the end of the show and LOADS more. Sunday 10pm @itv2"

Home Alone with Joel Dommett airs on Sunday nights at 10pm on ITV2.

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