The guessing game is back in full swing as The Masked Singer UK returned to ITV screens, introducing a fresh batch of elaborate costumes for viewers and judges to decipher. The popular Saturday night show, now in its seventh series, kicked off with host Joel Dommett guiding the panel—Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama—through another season of musical mystery.
Unmasking the Format and the New Line-Up
Since its 2020 debut, the show has crowned six winners, including Nicola Roberts, Joss Stone, and Charlie Simpson. The premise remains: celebrities perform in head-to-toe disguises, leaving the panel to piece together their identity from vocal performances and cryptic clue packages.
This series features twelve new characters: Moth, Can of Worms, Red Panda, Conkers, Arctic Fox, Toastie, Monkey Business, Yak, Sloth, Gargoyle, Disc Jockey, and Teabag. One of the most intriguing early contestants is the sleek and mysterious Arctic Fox.
Clues Pointing to Arctic Fox's Identity
Arctic Fox made a powerful first impression during the second episode, delivering a energetic rendition of Pink's 'Get the Party Started'. The clue package offered several tantalising hints about the celebrity beneath the fur.
A major visual clue showed the character holding a full house of cards, potentially hinting at a winning streak or a poker face. A voiced-over statement added another layer, with Arctic Fox teasing, 'I spent years perfecting my craft whether in front of a camera or behind the scenes.' This suggests a versatile career spanning performance and production.
Celebrity Guesses from the Judges' Panel
The judges have already thrown some compelling names into the ring. Maya Jama speculated a royal link, but rather than a literal royal, she suggested RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash. The drag queen and performer was runner-up in the show's second series.
In a typically whimsical guess, Jonathan Ross joked about Queen Camilla before seriously proposing American Idol alumnus and Queen frontman Adam Lambert. Lambert's powerful vocals and stagecraft would certainly fit the bill.
Mo Gilligan offered a left-field suggestion, naming comedian Joe Lycett, known for his charismatic and sometimes musical television appearances.
The search for Arctic Fox's true identity continues as the series progresses. The Masked Singer UK airs on Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1.
