Just when you thought the holiday TV schedule couldn’t get any more packed, The Masked Singer bursts onto the scene with a Christmas special, airing Thursday, December 26 at 7:30 pm on ITV1. Four new celebrities, swathed in festive disguises, will be belting out holiday tunes, leaving the panel – and viewers at home – to puzzle over their identities. This year’s Christmas-themed costumes include Christmas Cracker, Star, Turkey Crown, and Nutcracker. Who’s hiding beneath the tinsel and feathers? Your guess is as good as ours.
Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan are the guessers for this special, ready to offer their often-outlandish theories. Maya Jama will be coming on board as a regular when the new season begins early in 2025. Joel Dommett will preside over the 90-minute special, attempting to maintain some semblance of order amidst the chaos. The Masked Singer has become a holiday viewing tradition, a chance for families to gather around the television and engage in some good-natured speculation. It’s a format that thrives on its inherent absurdity, inviting viewers to suspend their disbelief and embrace the silliness.
While the singing talent can be surprisingly impressive, the real draw is the guessing game. Is that Mariah Carey hiding inside the Turkey Crown? Or perhaps it’s your Uncle Barry who’s finally found his moment in the spotlight. The possibilities are endless, and that’s precisely what makes The Masked Singer so entertaining.
The Masked Singer Christmas Special airs Thursday, December 26th at 7:30 pm on ITV1.
