December 26th 2024.
The highly anticipated Christmas special of The Masked Singer UK finally aired and it did not disappoint. Fans were on the edge of their seats as the panel, consisting of Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross, Dawn French, and Jennifer Saunders, tried to guess the identities of the four mystery celebrities dressed as Christmas-themed characters.
The first two contestants, Christmas Cracker and Star, took the stage and gave impressive performances before the panel began throwing out their guesses. Some of the names mentioned included Denise Welch, AJ Odudu, Rachel Riley, Shania Twain, Lulu, and Rachel Stevens. However, it was This Morning presenter Josie Gibson who was revealed as Christmas Cracker after the audience voted her through.
The competition continued with Turkey Crown and Nutcracker, with the latter being eliminated. The panel had guessed that Turkey Crown could be Kirstie Allsop, Mary Berry, Judi Love, or Vinnie Jones, but they were all proven wrong when Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse was unmasked.
But the biggest surprise of the night came when regular panelist Davina McCall was revealed to be Star. The audience and host Joel Dommett were shocked, especially since they were led to believe that Davina was too ill to compete. "You were meant to be sick!" Joel exclaimed, while Jonathan Ross joked about not knowing Davina could sing so well.
After the crowd chanted "Take It Off," Nutcracker finally revealed their true identity. It was none other than 80s music icon and Frankie Goes to Hollywood frontman, Holly Johnson. The panel had guessed that Nutcracker could be Paul Potts, Niall Rodgers, or Bradley Walsh, but they were all surprised to see Holly underneath the mask.
Holly, who first rose to fame as the lead singer of the popular band, wowed the audience with his final performance of "Driving Home for Christmas." He also shared that he was happy to have won, joking that he now doesn't have to do panto anymore.
Viewers at home were also thrilled to see Holly on the show, with many expressing their excitement on social media. Some had even guessed it was him as soon as he started singing.
Aside from the thrilling reveals, the Christmas special also had other surprises in store. Host Joel Dommett was left speechless when a man wearing a caricature of his face as a mask appeared on stage. It turned out to be a prank, with the man being revealed as a special guest for the next season of the show.
A promo for the upcoming season was also aired, with new panelist Maya Jama joining the show. Suranne Jones, Tom Daley, Richard E. Grant, and Vicky McClure were also announced as special guests.
The Masked Singer UK continues to be a hit with audiences, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next season. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, be sure to get in touch with the entertainment team. Who knows, maybe your submission will be featured on the show!
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