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Beth Cruse

The Masked Singer UK: When's it on, what are the costumes and who are the judges?

The Masked Singer UK is set to return to our screens in 2022, with characters such as Doughnuts, Panda and Traffic Cone performing.

The ITV competition sees celebrities in wacky costumes give cryptic clues about their lives before singing on stage.

Viewers and the all-star judging panel have to guess who is underneath the mask with one character asked to unveil their identity each week.

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Last year Joss Stone, who wore a Sausage costume, was crowned champion beating JLS star Aston Merrygold and singer Ne-Yo in the final.

Now the show has teased what we can expect in the new series, which Mo Gilligan says is going to be "amazing."

He told The One Show yesterday (December 6): "This series is amazing. Like, it's– like, the levels have upped. The people that are on it are doing things that are really gonna blow your minds.

"You guys are really gonna enjoy it. It's really good."

Here is what we know so far.

When's it on?

The new series of The Masked Singer is only weeks away, airing in January 2022.

It could be part of the Christmas TV lineup if previous years are anything to go by, possibly airing in the New Year.

An exact date is yet to be confirmed.

Who are the judges?

ITV has confirmed that Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan will return as judges for the new series.

Jonathan Ross previously confirmed in an interview with The Mirror that there would be a third series of the show and that he is returning to the judging lineup.

He said: "Okay, well we're doing a third series, and I'm doing the third series. And I shouldn't speak about who the other judges are but you're not going to be surprised.

"I'm looking forward to doing it because it's a fun way to spend the evening. On The Masked Singer, I'm as much a viewer as a participant, for part of the evening. There's real, genuine chemistry on the panel and we really have a great time. I think hopefully that comes across at home."

Meanwhile Joel Dommett will be returning as host.

Who are the characters?

Of course, we don't have any idea who is behind the masks or what talents they have just yet.

But we have just got the very first sneak peek at who the new characters will be.

Rockhopper

(PA)

Poodle

(PA)

Panda

(PA)

Lionfish

Lionfish, one of the new characters on The Masked Singer (PA)

Firework

(PA)

Mushroom

(PA)

Bagpipes

(PA)

Doughnuts

(PA)

Snow Leopard

(PA)

Chandelier

(PA)

Robobunny

(PA)

Traffic cone

(PA)

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