THE MASKED SINGER: PANEL CONFIRMED FOR 2023 SERIES

Following the news that ITV has recommissioned The Masked Singer for two further series, set to air in 2023 and 2024, the panel for the next series has been confirmed.

Part guessing game and part singing show, the spectacular series sees 12 famous faces compete to pull off the best performance, with their identity elaborately and imaginatively concealed, thanks to an expert team of talented costume designers.

Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross will all return to the panel, with Joel Dommett back on hosting duties.

Katie Rawcliffe, head of entertainment at ITV, said: "The Masked Singer has once again established itself as unmissable event television, keeping the nation guessing throughout its glorious eight-week run. We’re already counting down to see who’s hiding behind those infamous masks in 2023 and look forward to welcoming the series back to ITV and ITV Hub next year."

Bandicoot managing director Derek McLean and creative director Daniel Nettleton added: "The third series of The Masked Singer has underscored its unique position in British television as an unrivalled Saturday night powerhouse and the UK’s biggest entertainment show...

"The phenomenal audience reaction is evidenced by the vast viewing figures, fantastic fan engagement and unparalleled levels of social media sleuthing...

"We’re delighted that ITV has shown its long-term commitment to the show and with two new series of musical mayhem in the pipeline, we are already plotting the next spectacularly surreal season."

The Masked Singer returns early 2023 on ITV1 and ITVX.