After a joyful Christmas episode, The Masked Singer is making a return for a brand new series, with more unmaskings than ever before, plus some format changes.
For the first time in The Masked Singer history, headlining the first two shows is The Masked Singer Band!
Up first is Goldfish and their band No Trout in show 1 (3rd January) and Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Funkeys in show 2 (4th January).
Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama are back and will once again be guessing at the true identities of these masked characters.
There’s elaborate costumes aplenty, but which characters will take to the stage? Read on to find out more about each of The Masked Singer 2026 characters.
The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
- Moth
- Can of Worms
- Red Panda
- Conkers
- Arctic Fox
- Toastie
- Monkey Business
- Yak
- Sloth
- Gargoyle
- Disc Jockey
- Teabag
Scroll on for the initial clues about this year’s characters.
This article will be updated regularly with the latest clues, guesses and songs as the season continues.
Moth
Moth. ITV
They’re a LARVA not a fighter…. it’s Moth!
Can of Worms
Can of Worms. ITV
The early bird catches the… Can of Worms!
Red Panda
Red Panda. ITV
They’re not black and white – but they are red all over… it’s Red Panda!
Conkers
Conkers. ITV
They came, they saw, they CONKER-ed… it’s Conkers!
Arctic Fox
Arctic Fox. ITV
SNOW-body does it better…. it’s Arctix Fox!
Toastie
Toastie. ITV
They’re an absolute SNACK. It’s Toastie!
Monkey Business
Monkey Business. ITV
They’re CHIMP-ly the best… it’s Monkey Business!
Yak
Yak. ITV
Not one to toot their own horn…. it’s Yak!
Sloth
Sloth. ITV
Always hanging around…. it’s Sloth!
Gargoyle
Gargoyle. ITV
Are you craving to meet this carving…. it’s Gargoyle!
Disc Jockey
Disc Jockey. ITV
They’re in it to SPIN it… it’s Disc Jockey!
Teabag
Teabag. ITV
Time to spill the Tea…. it’s teabag!
The Masked Singer returns on Saturday 3rd January at 6:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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