The Masked Singer Christmas Special 2023: Cast of characters, release date and how to watch
THE MASKED Singer's Christmas Special characters have been revealed..
Four celebrities will attempt to remain unmasked, as the panel and viewers at home trying and guess who they are.
Which characters are in the cast of The Masked Singer Christmas Special?
Sprout
As it's The Masked Singer's Christmas special, all of the characters are festive themed.
Every Christmas dinner has sprouts (whether you like them or not), so this colourful character is very fitting with this yuletide show.
The costume could be hinting that the person beneath is green fingered.
Or maybe they are a celebrity chef?
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Partridge in a Pear Tree
The iconic crimbo song The 12 Days of Christmas gets a nod in the line-up.
Fans will try to guess who is underneath this incredible mask.
The costume could be a hint at a celebrity who works with wildlife.
Reindeer
Dashing onto the stage is the adorable Reindeer.
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The costume features a deer dressed up in a rain coat with two umbrellas above them.
Maybe the celebrity underneath is a weather presenter.
Decorations
Covered in tinsel and baubles, Decorations is full of festive cheer.
The elaborate costume sees all of the glittering deccies spilling out of a cardboard box.
Maybe this twinkly mask could be a star who is known for their bling.
When is The Masked Singer Christmas special on ITV?
Decorations, Reindeer, Sprout and Partridge (In A Pear Tree) will conceal the hopefuls' identities as they perform in front of Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan.
Also joining them is special guest panellist, Leona Lewis, while Joel Dommett returns to host once again.
Teasing what’s to come, singer Rita said: “The show is just that crazy and the costumes are just as crazy as well!”
The Masked Singer Christmas special at 9pm on ITV on Christmas Day
When does the new series of The Masked Singer start?
The Masked Singer's highly-awaited fifth series, which kick off on Saturday, December 31, 2023.
It will feature its silliest line-up yet - with an air fryer, an owl in school uniform, a yeti with a broken foot, a rat wearing a tool belt, a storm cloud and a cup of bubble tea all taking to the stage.
They will hope to follow in the footsteps of previous winners Nicola Roberts (AKA Queen Bee), Joss Stone (Sausage), and Natalie Imbruglia (Panda).
The Sun previously revealed Olly Murs and Jennifer Saunders will be helping out on the ITV talent show in the New Year.
Reigning champion Charlie Simpson also lends a hand.
The Busted star, who crooned his way to victory as Rhino on the last series, covers Rita’s seat for one episode of the new run.
It means that Rita is missing almost half of the season, which usually runs to eight episodes.
She has been forced to sit them out after committing to other work projects.
Of the clash, Rita said: “I’m gutted to be missing some episodes.
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“But keeping my seat warm are some great guest panellists, who I’m told are also super-competitive and will keep the others on their toes.”