THE MASKED SINGER PANEL 2025 CONFIRMED, MAYA JAMA JOINS ITV SERIES

ITV announced that broadcaster and entrepreneur Maya Jama has joined the judging panel for the highly-anticipated new series of The Masked Singer UK, produced by Bandicoot TV, which returns to ITV1 and ITVX in 2025.

Following another successful stint hosting the ultimate love game - the award-winning Love Island - Maya is now set to play the ultimate guessing game alongside Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan who all resume their celebrity detective roles. 

The affable Joel Dommett returns as host, as the hit BAFTA award winning series that continues to grip the nation returns for its sixth series. Since bursting onto TV screens in 2020, The Masked Singer UK has reached a staggering 37 million viewers who have tuned in to guess who is hiding behind the mask.   

A fresh batch of famous faces will don a line-up of extraordinary and elaborate costumes, in a bid to disguise their identities, as they sing in front of a studio audience and our celebrity judging panel.

This year’s cast follow in the footsteps of an array of superstars including Dionne Warwick, NeYo, Richie Sambora, Michael Owen, Daisy May Cooper, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Sue Perkins, Glenn Hoddle, Pat Cash, Lorraine Kelly, Jason Manford, Jake Shears, Sir Lenny Henry, Joss Stone and more. 

Maya Jama said, “I'm such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo—and of course working with Joel—is going to be so much fun! I can't wait to figure out who's underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmaskings. I've watched the show for a long time, so I'm definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!"

Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning, ITV said, “The Masked Singer is back and promises to kick off 2025 with a bang. TV’s favourite guessing game welcomes the sensational Maya Jama who will be joining our expert detectives, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan all alongside Joel Dommett. We can't wait.”

Daniel Nettleton and Derek McLean, Co-Founders of Bandicoot TV said, “When we decided to add a bombshell to the panel, we knew we need not look any further than Maya. She might be a style icon and fashion magazine cover girl, but when it comes to music, she’s an absolute nerd, which might help her solve the clues as our newest celebrity detective. We are delighted to welcome her to the Masked Singer family."

The Masked Singer UK has been commissioned for ITV by Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning ITV, Joe Mace, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV. The series will be produced by Bandicoot TV and the Executive Producers are Daniel Nettleton, Derek McLean and Claire Horton.  The series producers are Ben Peart and Hannah Tomkins.