The Masked Singer has unveiled a brand new line-up of monsters set to perform in the new series which will kick off in the New Year.
Bosses at the ITV singing competition previously revealed that the series would return following the success of the first run, but under strict social distancing rules.
Now they have revealed a first look at the stars set to appear in the new series, which included characters inspired by Harlequin, a Bushbaby and a Grandfather clock.
It’s back! The Masked Singer has unveiled a brand new line-up of monsters set to perform in the new series which will kick off in the New Year (Pictured L-R) Viking, Blob, Harlequin, Bush Baby, Grandfather Clock, Seahorse
The show is slated to return next year with a cast of 12 new celebrities, complete with new, ever elaborate and flamboyant character costumes.
Characters will once again have to conceal their identities from the judging panel and viewers, as they try to guess who is behind the mask.
Among the ‘monsters’ taking to the stage is a character called Alien, who is apparently hoping to dazzle earthlings with out of this world performances.
Monsters: Bosses at the ITV singing competition previously revealed that the series would return following the success of the first run, but under strict social distancing rules (pictured L Harlequin and R Viking)
Party time! Now they have revealed a first look at the stars set to appear in the new series, which included characters inspired by Harlequin, a Bushbaby (pictured) and a Grandfather clock.
Line-up! The show is slated to return next year with a cast of 12 new celebrities, complete with new, ever elaborate and flamboyant character costumes (pictured L Sausage and R Blob)
Also hoping to impress are Harlequin and Viking, whose costume includes a horned helmet and a sword, as well as a big bushy ginger beard.
Other contestants include an adorable Bush Baby and Sausage, who is wrapped in chips and newspaper, and is hoping to be the talk of the town.
Also among the line-up is a cute-looking Dragon, Seahorse and a pink and purple Blob featuring four huge googly eyes, who surely be keeping them on the prize.
(Pictured L-R Alien, Robin, Badger, Swan, Dragon)
Wow! Characters will once again have to conceal their identities from the judging panel and viewers, as they try to guess who is behind the mask (pictured L Grandfather Clock and Alien R)
Completing this year’s cast is an elegant black Swan, Badger, Robin and a Grandfather Clock, who claims to be the original Tik Tok.
This new season sees a brand-new panellist as BAFTA award-winning comedian Mo Gilligan takes up a chair and the challenge of figuring out who is behind the mask.
Host Joel Dommett is back to preside over the unique guessing game, while Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross will also all resume their celebrity sleuth roles.
Ready to go! Also among the line-up is a cute-looking Dragon (pictured), Seahorse and a pink and purple Blob featuring four huge googly eyes, who surely be keeping them on the prize
Full cast: Completing this year’s cast is an elegant black Swan, Badger, Robin (pictured) and a Grandfather Clock, who claims to be the original Tik Tok
This new season sees a brand-new panellist as BAFTA award-winning comedian Mo Gilligan takes up a chair and the challenge of figuring out who is behind the mask (pictured L Badger and R Seahorse)
In May ITV confirmed The Masked Singer would return for a second instalment amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Although the global health crisis halted film and TV productions everywhere, Kevin Lygo, director of television at ITV, said production on the popular singing competition would go ahead – but will adhere to strict social distancing rules.
Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Fest, the TV executive explained that the show would be filmed without a live studio audience and added that casting for an array of new famous faces was already underway.
It’s coming back! ITV confirmed The Masked Singer would return for a second instalment regardless of the coronavirus pandemic in May
He said: ‘It looks like we will have to do some shows without audiences…. [it’s] more manageable for us in an enclosed guarded space.’
Lygo added that when it comes to casting the celebrity faces, ITV wanted to ensure that every face is recognisable to the audience.
He added: ‘The challenge for the production company and us is that when the big reveal comes, you don’t go “who the f**k is that?”.’
The reality show originated in South Korea and its success spawned similar shows across the world including the UK and the US.
Star power: The judging panel comprising Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Ken Jeong
Champion: The winner of the inaugural British series was Nicola Roberts, formerly of Girls Aloud, who had performed as Queen Bee
In the ITV series in January, former Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts was revealed as the voice behind Queen Bee and was crowned the winner.
Other celebrities who featured in the show were Katherine Jenkins, Teddy Sheringham, Jason Manford and Patsy Palmer.
After its popularity, ITV announced the hit show would return for a second series.
Shocked: The Masked Singer judges Davina McCall (L) and Jonathan Ross (R) were left stunned as the identity of three celebrities were unveiled on Sunday’s lockdown special