The Masked Singer (British TV series)

The Masked Singer (British TV series) is a British reality singing competition television series based on the international format Masked Singer which originated in South Korea. It features celebrities singing anonymously in elaborate costumes to conceal their identities.

Format:

Each series features a panel of celebrity judges, along with a live studio audience, who attempt to guess the identities of the singers. Each episode typically consists of several masked singers performing a song of their choice. After each performance, the judges offer their opinions and theories about the singer's identity, based on vocal style, stage presence, and pre-recorded video clues played before the performance.

At the end of each episode, the audience and judges vote for their favorite performance. The singer with the fewest votes is eliminated and forced to reveal their identity.

Judges/Panellists:

The judging panel has varied slightly across seasons, but usually includes a mix of established television personalities and musicians. Recurring panellists have included Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora, and Mo Gilligan.

Presenters:

The show has been presented by Joel Dommett since its inception.

Series Overview:

Each series typically consists of eight episodes. The winner of each series is the masked singer who remains unmasked until the final episode and receives the most votes.

Popularity and Reception:

The Masked Singer has enjoyed considerable popularity in the UK, attracting large audiences and generating significant media attention. It has been praised for its light-hearted entertainment value, engaging guessing game format, and elaborate costume designs.