Unforgettable Masked Singer Reveals: From Spice Girls to Surprising Panelists!

THE Masked Singer is approaching its exciting seventh series with host Joel Dommett presenting the show since its very beginning in 2020.

In the meantime, travel back in time with us as takes a look at the show’s most shocking reveals – so grab a cuppa and let’s delve in.

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor was shockingly revealed as Alien in 2020

The Masked Singer viewers were stunned when Alien was unmasked in 2020 Viewers were disappointed that Sophie left in week 1 of the seriesCredit: ITV

is described as a “surreal and surprising guessing game that will see 12 famous faces compete to pull off the best performance, with their identity elaborately and imaginatively concealed behind the mask”.

But fans of were in complete shock after was revealed as the singer behind Alien.

and losing the singing challenge.

Sophie sung ’s Don’t Start Now and after her exit said: “Even my one year old pointed at the telly and shouted ‘mummy!’ when I started singing in the alien suit. Funny as I thought I’d done a good job with disguising my voice!”

Sophie added: “Anyhoo a fun and trippy way to spend a few days and thanks to all the lovely crew at the show who help make it a fun little experience.”

However, The Masked Singer viewers could not believe that Sophie was on the show, but were then disappointed she left in week one.

One Twitter user wrote: “Its a shame that the first out ended up being Sophie Ellis Bextor :(“

Another added: “Enraged that Sophie Ellis-Bextor dressed as an alien was kicked off the #MaskedSingerUK first.”

And a third said: “Sophie deserved better tbf.”

Former Spice Girl Mel B shocked fans as she was unveiled as Seahorse in 2021

Viewers couldn’t believe the star had donned the show-stopping costume for the quirky ITV singing showCredit: Not known clear with picture desk Viewers were stunned when the former Spice Girl Mel B was revealedCredit: Not known clear with picture desk

Back in 2021, The Masked Singer fans were

Viewers couldn’t believe the former Spice Girl had donned the show-stopping costume for the quirky ITV singing show.

Shockingly, the 50-year-old star landed in the bottom three alongside Harlequin, and Grandfather Clock.

The judges eventually chose to send Seahorse home – with three out of four correctly guessing identity

While was convinced that the mystery celeb was, , , and all guessed Mel after picking up on her Northern twang.

But fans at home couldn’t believe their eyes, flocking to Twitter to share their reaction, with one writing: “Mel B ?!?!? I’m gonna have to rewatch this to hear her sing again.”

Mel had sang a rendition of Can’t Get You Out Of My Head on the show, and when asked by host why she’d taken part in the programme, she explained: “Because the show’s a great show and you get to not be yourself for a second.”

Questioned how the otherwould react to her appearance, Mel giggled: “They’ll be annoyed that I didn’t tell them!”

Fans were gobsmacked when Weather was revealed as Dionne Warwick in 2023

Fans were left feeling gobsmacked when the Grammy winning singer was revealed as Weather Dionne Warwick was the first star to be sent home from the show

when Weather was revealed as Dionne Warwick – and were convinced she only agreed to do one episode.

Maypole, Dippy Egg and Weather found themselves fighting for survival in the bottom three.

The judges – , , and guest judge Charlie Simpson – chose to save Maypole first, followed by Dippy Egg.

Maypole, Dippy Egg and Weather found themselves fighting for survival in the bottom three.

It was then revealed Weather would be sent home.

Dionne, 85, is a five-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist.

Those watching at home were baffled about how she got sent home so quickly – and suggested she had just signed up to do one episode.

Speculating about her early exit, one person wrote: “If Dionne Warwick is voted of #MaskedSingerUK 1st then there must be a 1 week contract available for those who want to take part but not for too long.

“Unless they just don’t want to pretend Weather is not her for another week?”

, Dionne admitted: “They said I’d be here for this many weeks, and I said, ‘No I’m not. I can’t disguise my voice. The minute I open my mouth, I’m gone!’

“I have never been able to disguise my voice.

“That’s been my blessing and I never want to disguise it so the minute I opened my mouth, everybody sussed it out.”

The 85-year-old is arguably the most famous person to appear on The Masked Singer and one of its oldest contestants.

But Dionne recently said that she does not see her age as a hurdle and has no intention of retiring.

TV presenter Davina McCall shocked the judging panel as Star in 2024

Davina conned the Christmas special’s judges by sneaking inside a costume herselfCredit: ITV Davina pulled a sickie to keep her appearance a surprise from the judgesCredit: ITV

by sneaking inside a costume herself.

The panel were left agog when Star was revealed to be one of their own on .

, 58, revealed how she pulled a sickie to fake the big reveal.

said: “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 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.”

Davina sang two festive tunes, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and This Christmas.

Davina said: “I thought Jonathan was wondering, because he’s just so good at guessing but I’m not sure if Mo knew at all.

“I don’t know if Joel did either, but the way I ran into Joel’s arms every time I went on to stage might have been a bit of a clue.

“But you know what, I couldn’t wear the deodorant that I usually wear, I couldn’t wear any perfume, I couldn’t smell like myself.

“I put on a voice and I was channelling my sister in law who is from Virginia.”

Macy Gray was exposed as the diva who refused to be unmasked in 2025

Macy Gray was exposed as The Masked Singer’s diva who refused to be unmasked.Credit: ITV Masked Singer star Macy Gray refused to leave the Australia version of show three years before storming off new UK seriesCredit: ITV

of how the guessing game was thrown into chaos by the when she was voted out as .

A source revealed that because reached the final of the US version as Sea Queen in 2023, she was “totally blindsided” to be one of the first to leave the UK series.

viewers saw her after host revealed she’d been voted out – but she was then seen returning to stage, seemingly moments later.

But in fact bosses were left scrambling for nearly an hour to coax back on stage – none of which was seen on screen.

A whistleblower said: “This has never happened on The Masked Singer before.

“When Macy stormed off stage everyone was frozen in shock but as soon as she reached backstage, crew removed her mask so they could talk her down.

“Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version – when obviously she did brilliantly – so was totally blindsided.

“It was the shock of it for her as well as the upset and in that moment she had a very raw, human reaction and wanted out.

“For a professional performer to reach that point shows how badly she felt. “

Ten months later, Macy explained why she

She said on the GRIND 365 podcast: “I’m up there, singing my heart out and they picked a guy and the guy couldn’t even sing. It was like: ‘What am I doing here?’”

TV legend Dermot O’Leary shocked viewers when he was unmasked in the 2025 Christmas special

TV legend Dermot O’Leary shocked viewers when he was unmasked in the 2025 Christmas special Dermot explained the most challenging aspect of the show was the lack of visionCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

ITV viewers were shocked as and was revealed to be TV legend .

Judges , and all guessed Dermot, although plumped for Big Narstie.

In second place was Figgy Pudding, who was unmasked as Scott Mills – with Maya Jama getting it right.

“I saw you two weeks ago and you knew you were doing this then!” yelled Davina after Scott’s reveal. “I’ll never trust you again!”

Speaking about his win, Dermot told ITV: “It felt good. But I think everyone knew it was me by that point.”

He also added that the most challenging aspect of doing the show was the lack of vision.

Dermot said: “I had no vision at all. It’s quite claustrophobic and it’s quite tight in the costume. Which is fine as long as you deal with that.”

Over the 90 minute special, competed and sang festive songs while the panel attempted to guess their identity.

Mistletoe kicked off the night with a rendition of The Pogue’s Fairytale of New York and he won the first round against Goose A-Laying, who was revealed to be legendary actress and star .

He then went on to win against Figgy Pudding, who was unmasked as DJ Scott Mills.

The special episode also featured an array of panto legends including Su Pollard, , Basil Brush and who weighed in with extra clues for the panel.

The Masked Singer will be back on our screens on Saturday January 3, 2026Credit: ITV