ITV has confirmed that broadcaster Maya Jama will join the judging panel for the sixth series of The Masked Singer UK, set to return in 2025 on ITV1 and ITVX. Jama, fresh from her hosting duties on Love Island, will join veteran celebrity detectives Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan. Joel Dommett will also return as host for the BAFTA-winning show, which has wowed audiences since its 2020 debut.
Maya Jama expressed her excitement at joining the team, citing her love for the guessing game as a driving factor. The hit show, produced by Bandicoot TV, has drawn in 37 million viewers who enjoy identifying the celebrities performing behind elaborate costumes. The upcoming series will introduce a new batch of stars, following in the footsteps of previous contestants such as Dionne Warwick, NeYo, and Joss Stone.
The new season has been commissioned by ITV’s Katie Rawcliffe and Joe Mace, with executive producers Daniel Nettleton, Derek McLean, and Claire Horton leading production.
The Masked Singer UK returns to ITV1 in 2025.