Series 2 of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on 26 December 2020.[3]
Production[]
On 25 January 2020, it was announced that the show was renewed for a second series.[4] Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it was reported on 30 April 2020 that they were considering whether to film the new series possibly with or without a live audience.[5] However, on 17 August 2020, it was announced that the series would begin filming on 14 September with a live studio audience, with multiple safety precautions in place.[6]
On 19 August 2020, it was announced that comedian Mo Gilligan would join the show as a panelist, replacing Ken Jeong. Jeong will not return as a panelist due to the coronavirus restricting travel- instead, staying in the US to film that upcoming season, though with hinting that he may make a cameo appearance in series 2 in the UK.[7][8][9]
The costumes were first teased during the second half of November 2020[10] and it was revealed that a recap special will air on 19 December, followed by the official premiere on 26 December.[11] On 2 December 2020, all the costumes and the premiere date were officially revealed.[1][2][3][12]
Contestant Progress[]
| Rank | Photo | Contestant/Celebrity[1][2] | Ep. 1 | Ep. 2 | Ep. 3 | Ep. 4 | Ep. 5 | Ep. 6 | Ep. 7 | Ep. 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |  |
Sausage - Joss Stone | WIN | BTM2 | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | 1st | ||
| 2nd |  |
Badger - Ne-Yo | BTM3 | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | 2nd | ||
| 3rd |  |
Robin - Aston Merrygold | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | 3rd | ||
| 4th |  |
Harlequin - Gabrielle | BTM3 | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | |||
| 5th |  |
Dragon - Sue Perkins | WIN | SAFE | BTM2 | BTM3 | ELIM | |||
| 6th |  |
Blob - Lenny Henry | WIN | SAFE | SAFE | ELIM | ||||
| 7th |  |
Viking - Morten Harket | WIN | BTM2 | SAFE | ELIM | ||||
| 8th |  |
Bush Baby - John Thomson | WIN | SAFE | ELIM | |||||
| 9th |  |
Grandfather Clock - Glenn Hoddle | BTM3 | ELIM | ||||||
| 10th |  |
Swan - Martine McCutcheon | BTM3 | ELIM | ||||||
| 11th |  |
Seahorse - Mel B | ELIM | |||||||
| 12th |  |
Alien - Sophie Ellis-Bextor | ELIM | |||||||
- █ The contestant won The Masked Singer.
- █ The contestant was a runner-up.
- █ The contestant won the face off.
- █ The contestant was safe from elimination.
- █ The contestant lost the face off and was placed in the bottom three but was not eliminated.
- █ The contestant lost the face off and was placed in the bottom three and/or was eliminated.
- █ The contestant did not participate in the episode.
Episodes[]
| # | Image | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 
|
"Episode 1" | 26 December 2020 |
| The celebrity singing competition returns on Boxing Day with the first three match-ups as Robin faces Alien, Swan takes on Dragon and Sausage goes up against Badger. With one celebrity contestant unmasked. | |||
| 2 | 
|
"Episode 2" | 2 January 2021 |
| The celebrity singing competition continues with 3 new face-offs. Harlequin versus Blob, Seahorse takes on Viking and Bush Baby takes on Grandfather Clock. With one celebrity contestant unmasked | |||
| 3 | 
|
"Episode 3" | 9 January 2021 |
| 5 Masked Singers - Robin, Swan, Dragon, Sausage and Badger - return to perform again and to give some more clues to their identity. One celebrity singer will be eliminated and unmasked. | |||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | 16 January 2021 | |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | 23 January 2021 | |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | 30 January 2021 | |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | 6 February 2021 | |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | 13 February 2021 | |
Special[]
| Image | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| "The Story So Far" | 19 December 2020 | |
| TBA | ||
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Masked Singer is set to return to ITV with a fresh cast of 12 celebrities
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Masked Singer UK reveals lineup of new character costumes for season 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Masked Singer UK on Twitter: "WE'RE BACK ON BOXING DAY 🎄🎁 The Masked Singer series 2 starts on December 26th 👀✨ @JoelDommett @RitaOra..."
- ↑ Surprise hit The Masked Singer returning for second series after beating Doctor Who
- ↑ ITV Mulls ‘Feasibility’ of Love Island Amid Coronavirus, Competing With Netflix & Insurance Woes
- ↑ The Masked Singer UK To Be Filmed In Front Of Live Studio Audience Next Month
- ↑ The Masked Singer UK announces new judge as Ken Jeong takes break
- ↑ Ken Jeong Drops Out Of The Masked Singer UK Amid Coronavirus Travel Restrictions
- ↑ The Masked Singer UK on Twitter: "WE'RE BACK! 🎭✨ Get ready to ask WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? 👀 And we're welcoming a NEW DETECTIVE, @MoTheComedian..."
- ↑ The Masked Singer UK on Twitter: "👀🤫🎭🕵️♀️ #MaskedSingerUK"
- ↑ The Masked Singer UK series 2 start date confirmed as show returns this Christmas
- ↑ ITV on Twitter: "Time to dust off those detective hats. Get ready to ask, WHO’S BEHIND THE MASK? 🎭 The #MaskedSinger returns Boxing Day at 7pm on ITV and @ITVHub @MaskedSingerUK"
