The Masked Singer UK 2025 LIVE: Macy Gray branded a ‘sore loser’ by fans as she’s unmasked as Toad In The Hole
THE Masked Singer has left viewers gobsmacked after Toad In The Hole stormed off stage in very dramatic scenes.
The singer was one of five characters who performed in the latest episode and she found herself in the bottom two with Bear.
Pufferfish, Wolf and Bush were all saved by the audience during Saturday night's show, meaning Toad and Bear had to go head-to-head in a sing-off.
But when the judges voted to save Bear, Toad threw a diva strop and walked off the stage.
She returned moments later and revealed her identity, which confirmed Maya Jama and guest judge Suranne Jones' guesses that she was US superstar Macy Gray.
Host Joel Dommett then struggled to get more than one-word answers out of the RnB and soul singer as he tried to interview her.
Macy then performed an unusually short song with her mask off before the show came to an end.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to brand the star a "sore loser".
One wrote: "Macy Gray was an epic sore loser. Could she put any less effort into that last song. You embarrassed yourself, its a gameshow."
Another added: "So #MacyGray obviously expected to win. What a bad loser. Glad she got voted off, ha."
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Kate Garraway's surprise for GMB colleague
Spag Bol was voted by the audience to be unmasked – but her identity was only revealed last night during the show as Kate Garraway, who dished her backstage secrets on Good Morning Britain earlier today.
This year’s panel judges – Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross has been a familiar face on the show since 2020.
Revealing his secrets to his Masked Singer success at guessing the names behind the disguises, Jonathan told The Sun: ”I write a big long list of people who, I think conceivably, UK celebrities or Americans or people who are in the UK, might do the show.
”And I make another list of people who I think absolutely wouldn’t do it, because it is good to guess an outrageous name.
”Then I’ll do a list of comedy guesses just so I’ve got kind of lots of names at my fingertips.”
Credit: ITV This year's panel judges – Maya Jama
Over the next few hours we'll bring you up to date with all the latest news from The Masked Singer 2025, starting with a look at the judges.
One new judge hoping to put her detective skills to the test is Maya Jama, who replaces Rita Ora on the panel.
Speaking ahead of the new series, Maya said: "I'm such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo —and of course working with Joel — is going to be so much fun!
Rita Ora officially left the ITV programme after five series.
In addition to her new role on the judging panel, Maya is also a successful presenter and radio DJ, who hosts the hit dating show, Love Island.
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How to watch The Masked Singer UK
Fans of The Masked Singer can tune into the latest series on ITV1 and ITVX.
The next instalment of the singing competition will be available to watch from 7pm this Saturday on ITV.
Previous winners of the show include McFly's Danny Jones (as Piranha) and Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts (as Queen Bee).
Who left The Masked Singer this weekend?
The hit show returned for its fifth series over the weekend with two bumper episodes.
On Saturday fans were left fuming as Spag Bol was eliminated - but they had to wait until Sunday to find out it was Kate Garraway underneath the mask.
Bake Off star Prue Leith was then revealed as the celeb inside Pegasus after being the second to get the axe.
Previous winners of the competition – Season 4 – Charlie Simpson
The star of The Masked Singer UK season four was musician Charlie Simpson.
Charlie was part of the popular band Busted from 2000 to 2005 when he left to pursue a solo career after also playing in Fightstar.
In February 2023, viewers were left impressed when the musician was unmasked as Rhino on The Masked Singer UK.
After being revealed, Charlie joked it was "so much weirder" to be on the stage without the mask.
Previous winners of the competition – Season 3 – Natalie Imbruglia
After taking to the stage to impress the star-studded panel and those watching at home, in February 2022, Natalie Imbruglia was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK.
The Australian singer, model and actress first rose to fame after appearing on Neighbours in the early '90s.
She then went on to enjoy a successful pop career, creating hits including Torn, Smoke and Wishing I was There.
After winning the show as Panda, the singer said: "I just loved being Panda. When I put the costume on I would just become Panda.
"I stayed in an American accent the whole time so if I sound weird that's because I have been flipping."
Natalie added: "I just had so much fun. I made friends with a traffic cone and a mushroom.
"This is an amazing show and I am thrilled to have been a part of it.";
Previous winners of the competition - Season 2 - Joss Stone
In 2021, The Masked Singer UK returned to screens with a brand new selection of stars.
After battling it out on stage, singer, songwriter and actress Joss Stone took home the title of the winner and was revealed to be the celebrity hiding behind the character 'Sausage'.
Speaking about why she signed up to the singing competition, she said: ''Life can be too serious, we should just dress up in chips and sausage and have a sing song.
"This has been the funnest, most hilarious job I have ever had. I have laughed so much.''
Joss has won several awards for her music, including a Grammy Award and has performed in nearly 200 countries.
Previous winners of the competition - Season 1 - Nicola Roberts
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts won the first season of The Masked Singer UK as Queen Bee.
After winning the competition, the singer said: ''Literally last time I sang like this must've been Popstars: The Rivals. And when I found out [Davina] would be on the panel, I said yes!"
Nicola first shot to fame back in 2002 when she starred on Popstars: The Rivals, aged just 16.
Following her stint on the show, she became part of the winning band with Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl Tweedy, Nadine Coyle, and Sarah Harding.
In addition to appearing on The Masked Singer UK, Nicola has also co-hosted the fashion competition Styled To Rock for Sky Living HD.
This year’s panel judges – Mo Gilligan
Last but not least on this year's judging panel is comedian and presenter Mo Gilligan.
Mo, who has been a judge on The Masked Singer UK since the second series started in 2020, has also been a judge on The Masked Dancer UK.
Speaking on how he found joining the singing competition, Mo said: “It was an amazing experience. Even to be asked to do it was an honour. It’s a big show. Everyone welcomed me, they all came to my door and said welcome to the show.”
He added: "The costumes are so, so good. There’s someone in there singing and they’re dancing. The people are changing their voice as well. Even to be part of it was a huge.''
The comedian is also known for hosting titles such as The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan and The Big Narstie Show.
This year’s panel judges – Davina McCall
Also joining Maya and Jonathan on The Masked Singer 2025 judging panel is TV presenter Davina McCall.
Like fellow judge Jonathan, Davina also joined the panel in 2020.
In addition to putting her guessing skills to the test, the presenter has also tried her hand at singing.
In December 2024, Davina conned the Christmas special’s judges by hiding behind one of the show's whacky and wonderful characters.
Explaining how she pulled off the big reveal, she explained: ''I was texting the bosses at eight o’clock, who were obviously in on it, but I had to text them and to tell them I had to miss the recording of the Christmas special.
''They had to text the whole production team and tell them.
''I know this is all going on in the building next door, but there I am sitting in a please Don’t Speak To Me t-shirt with a balaclava on!
''It was just the maddest ruse I have ever done.
''I got the text from the executive producer [asking me to do it] and I literally read the first three words and I’d typed back yes!
''It was one of the greatest experiences of my life so far.''
During her career, Davina has also presented popular shows such as Big Brother, Long Lost Family, Million Pound Drop, and My Mum, Your Dad.
This year's panel judges - Maya Jama
One new judge hoping to put her detective skills to the test is Maya Jama, who will replace Rita Ora on the panel.
Speaking ahead of the new series, Maya said: "I'm such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo —and of course working with Joel — is going to be so much fun!
"I can't wait to figure out who's underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmasking's.
"I've watched the show for a long time, so I'm definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!"
Rita Ora officially left the ITV programme after five series.
In addition to her new role on the judging panel, Maya is also a successful presenter and radio DJ, who hosts the hit dating show, Love Island.
This year’s panel judges – Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross has been a familiar face on the show since 2020.
Revealing his secrets to his Masked Singer success at guessing the names behind the disguises, Jonathan told The Sun: ''I write a big long list of people who, I think conceivably, UK celebrities or Americans or people who are in the UK, might do the show.
''And I make another list of people who I think absolutely wouldn’t do it, because it is good to guess an outrageous name.
''Then I’ll do a list of comedy guesses just so I’ve got kind of lots of names at my fingertips.''
Away from his role as a judge on the crazy costume show, Jonathan is a broadcaster, film critic, comedian, actor, writer and producer.
He is best known for presenting the BBC1 chat show Friday Night With Jonathan Ross during the 2000s.
The Masked Singer continues next weekend
Just a Joel said, the ITV hit will be back again next Saturday with a brand new episode.
Davina, Jonathan, Mo and Maya will play detective with another batch of masked singers.
Thanks for following along with us tonight!
Fans react to Prue's unmasking
Taking to social media, one fan said: "I hope Prue didn’t pay good money for those singing lessons!"
A second wrote: "I still can’t get over that Prue is 84 ngl."
"Aww, Prue put herself through singing lessons just for the Masked Singer. How cute," said a third.
Prue could 'kill' Jonathan!
After being unmasked, the Bake Off star said she could 'kill' the judge.
She told him: "You got me straight away and even I was convinced it was me!"
Prue added that she is 'tone deaf' and has had to have singing lessons for her Masked Singer appearance.
Pegasus has been unmasked!
Viewers have been left shocked as the character was revealed Prue Leith!
The Bake Off judge has been unmasked - confirming Jonathan Ross guessed correctly!
Pegasus has been eliminated!
The panel have chosen to save Bush meaning they'll remain in the competition.
However, for Pegasus their time is up - and their identity is about to be revealed...
It's results time!
Who is going to go home?!
Either Bush or Pegagus will be unmasked and eliminated from the competition...
All six of the Masked Singers have performed
With just minutes to go until the studio audience's result is revealed, who do you think will go home?
Tonight we've seen performances from Bear, Pufferfish, Toad in the Hole, Pegasus, Wolf and Bush.
Fans are on the hunt...
One fan watching at home posted: "Bear is Matt Lucas..?"
A second wrote: "Purely based on actornand the black coffee I'm going Anthony Head for Bear.."
"I think Bear is Sir Ian McKellen," said a third.
Completing tonight's lineup is Bear!
We've just one more act left to take to the stage...
With a joke at the end of the VT about being a 'comedy of error' could this be a comedian?
Let the guesses begin...
Another ad break...
Fans have been left unhappy with the number of ad breaks during tonight's episode.
Taking to social media, one said: "Too many ad breaks."
A second wrote: "There's no need for another break already."
Who are they?!
Fans have started guessing on social media, with one writing: "Toad in the Hole Tameka Empson."
A second wrote: "Sounded a little bit pitch at first but Macy Gray did both the OG US version and the Aussie version."
"See Macy Gray did US Masked Singer already so I’m going with her," said a third.
Up next it's Toad in the Hole
A self-described chatterbox, the character is taking to the stage to perform Amy Whinehouse's Valerie.
With Maya Jama thinking it could be a podcaster - who could it be?!
They've certainly got a great husky voice!
