The Masked Singer (British TV series)
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{{Short description|British television series}}
{{About||the most recent series|The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 6}}
{{Use British English|date=September 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox television
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| creator =
| based_on = {{Plainlist|
- {{Based on|King of Mask Singer|Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation}}
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| developer =
| creative_director = Beth Honan
| presenter = Joel Dommett
| starring = {{Plainlist|
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| theme_music_composer = {{Plainlist|
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| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_series = 7
| num_episodes = 48
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Claire Horton
- Derek McLean
- Daniel Nettleton
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| producer = Tom Gills
| cinematography =
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 90 mins (inc. adverts)
| company = Bandicoot
| location = ITV Studios Bovingdon{{cite web|url=https://www.sroaudiences.com/application.asp?show_id=3254|title=SRO Audiences|access-date=5 December 2019}}
| network = ITV
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|1|4|df=y}}
| last_aired = present
| related = The Masked Dancer
}}
The Masked Singer is a British reality singing competition television series that premiered on ITV on 4 January 2020. It is based on the Masked Singer franchise that originated from the South Korean show King of Mask Singer, which features celebrities singing famous songs while wearing head-to-toe costumes and face masks concealing their identities.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/05/itv-the-masked-singer-1202624853/|title=ITV Orders UK Version Of Hit Reality Series The Masked Singer From Argonon's Bandicoot|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Peter White|date=31 May 2019|access-date=18 October 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a28953690/the-masked-singer-confirms-judges-host-2020/|title=The Masked Singer confirms its complete all-star panel and reveals its new host|work=Digital Spy|author=Susannah Alexander|date=8 September 2019|access-date=18 October 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/the-masked-singer-tv-show-uk-46752743|title=Rita Ora and Ken Jeong Are Joining the Judging Panel on The Masked Singer UK|work=PopSugar|author=Angela Law|date=11 October 2019|access-date=18 October 2019}} In February 2022, the show was recommissioned for a fourth and fifth series. The show won an International Emmy for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment in 2021.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/masked-singer-call-my-agent-international-emmy-awards-1235117861/|title=The Masked Singer, Call My Agent, Tehran Among International Emmy Award Winners|work=Variety|author=William Earl|date=22 November 2021|access-date=23 November 2021}}
Production
On 31 May 2019, it was announced that ITV was producing a local version of the South Korean television singing competition King of Mask Singer, originally broadcast by the Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, for the British television market. The production is made by British television production company Bandicoot, part of the Argonon Group.{{Cite web|url=https://bandicoot.tv/themaskedsinger/|title=ITV commissions The Masked Singer – Bandicoot|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-10}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-commissions-masked-singer|title=ITV commissions The Masked Singer|website=Press Centre|language=en|access-date=2020-01-10}}
On 25 January 2020, it was announced that the show would be returning for a second series.{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/surprise-hit-masked-singer-returning-21359844|title=Surprise hit The Masked Singer returning for second series after beating Doctor Who|work=Daily Mirror|author=Ed Gleave|date=25 January 2020|access-date=29 January 2020}} On 30 April 2020, it was reported that they were considering filming the new series without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/itv-mulls-feasibility-of-love-island-competing-with-netflix-insurance-woes-1234594161/|title=ITV Mulls 'Feasibility' of Love Island Amid Coronavirus, Competing With Netflix & Insurance Woes|work=Variety|author=Manori Ravindran|date=30 April 2020|access-date=30 April 2020}} It was later announced on 17 August 2020 that filming would begin on 14 September with safety precautions in place.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/the-masked-singer-uk-to-be-filmed-with-studio-audience-in-september-1203015107/|title=The Masked Singer UK To Be Filmed In Front Of Live Studio Audience Next Month|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Jake Kanter|date=17 August 2020|access-date=17 August 2020}} On 1 December 2020, it was announced that the second series would premiere on 26 December 2020, with a "The Story So Far" recap airing on 19 December.{{cite web|url=https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/503564-the-masked-singer-uk-start-date-series-2-2021.html|title=The Masked Singer UK series 2 start date confirmed as show returns this Christmas|work=TellyMix|author=Josh Darvill|date=1 December 2020|access-date=1 December 2020}}
On 14 February 2022, following the conclusion of the third series, ITV announced the commission of a fourth and fifth series.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/02/masked-singer-uk-recommissioned-for-two-more-series-by-itv-1234932855/|title=Masked Singer UK Recommissioned For Two More Series By ITV|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Max Goldbart|date=14 February 2022|access-date=14 February 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/global/the-masked-singer-uk-recommission-itv-1235180931/|title=The Masked Singer U.K. Commissioned for Two More Seasons at ITV|work=Variety|author=Naman Ramachandran|date=14 February 2022|access-date=14 February 2022}} The fourth series began on 1 January 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.whattowatch.com/watching-guides/the-masked-singer-uk-season-4-air-date-panel-presenter-and-all-we-know|title=Masked Singer UK season 4: air date, panel, presenter and all we know|work=whattowatch|author= Claire Crick|date=15 December 2022|access-date=15 December 2022}} The fifth series began on 30 December 2023.
Cast
=Panellists and host=
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Following the announcement of the series, it was confirmed by ITV that the panel would consist of presenter and comedian Jonathan Ross, television presenter Davina McCall, American actor and comedian Ken Jeong (who is also a panellist on the American version of the programme), and singer-songwriter and actress Rita Ora. It was also confirmed that Joel Dommett would host the show.{{cite web |title=ITV announces host and panel for new ITV show The Masked Singer |url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itv-announces-host-and-panel-new-itv-show-masked-singer |website=ITV Press Centre |access-date=18 October 2019 |language=en |date=9 September 2019}}
On 19 August 2020, it was announced that British comedian Mo Gilligan would replace Ken Jeong on the panel for series two, due to travel restrictions from COVID-19 preventing his participation.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a33648772/masked-singer-uk-mo-gilligan-new-judge/|title=The Masked Singer UK announces new judge as Ken Jeong takes break|work=Digital Spy|author=Justin Harp|date=19 August 2020|access-date=19 August 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/ken-jeong-drops-out-of-the-masked-singer-uk-amid-coronavirus-mo-gilligan-replaces-1203017635/|title=Ken Jeong Drops Out Of The Masked Singer UK Amid Coronavirus Travel Restrictions|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Jake Kanter|date=19 August 2020|access-date=19 August 2020}} Gilligan has continued to serve as a panellist in subsequent series of the show. Maya Jama was announced as a replacement for Rita Ora (who became a panellist on the American version) on 25 September 2024, taking her place on the panel for series six.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-25 |title=The Masked Singer announces Rita Ora's judge replacement |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/maya-jama-rita-ora-masked-singer-itv-b2618673.html |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=The Independent |language=en}}
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| Davina McCall
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| {{nowrap|Jonathan Ross}}
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| Rita Ora
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Series overview
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(millions)
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| infoB3 = {{nowrap|Charlotte Church}}
{{nowrap|as "Mushroom"}}
| infoC3 = {{nowrap|Mark Feehily}}
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{{nowrap|as "Fawn"}}
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Awards and nominations
=''Home Alone with Joel Dommett''=
On 26 April 2020, Dommett invited panellists McCall and Ross to appear on his show, Home Alone with Joel Dommett, on ITV2 to take part in a one-off special of The Masked Singer. With COVID-19 spreading and residents of the United Kingdom under lockdown, Dommett had to conference call the panellists where they had to guess the identities of three masked celebrities. McCall and Ross were tasked with not only guessing their identities, but also deciding on an overall 'winner' and 'runner-up'.{{cite web |title=The Masked Singer returns for a special lockdown edition with Joel Dommett |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a32275697/the-masked-singer-returns-joel-dommett/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=5 November 2022 |date=25 April 2020}}
The celebrities' performances were pre-recorded and consisted of them singing, followed by a hint to their identity, before their reveal at the end of the segment. Rather than the typical costumes and masks that contestants usually wear on the show, the recordings were edited to hide each singer's face with a specific image.{{cite web |title=Masked Singer judges stunned after discovering identity of mystery celebs on lockdown special |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/masked-singer-judges-stunned-after-21930552 |website=Daily Mirror |access-date=5 November 2022 |date=26 April 2020}}
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|+Performances on Home Alone with Joel Dommett !# !Stage name !Song !Identity !Result |
| 1
| Teddy Bear | bgcolor=silver | RUNNER-UP |
|---|
| 2
| Smiley Face | "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" by Inner Circle | bgcolor=tan | THIRD |
| 3
| Robot | "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears | bgcolor=gold | WINNER |
=''The Masked Singer: Unmasked''=
The Masked Singer: Unmasked is the companion show presented by Capital Xtra's Will Njobvu. It is shown on the ITV Hub straight after the main show and is later aired on ITV2 the following Saturday. The show features interviews from the judges and the unmasked celebrity from that episode. It takes us behind the scenes to see what actually goes on at the "most secretive show on TV".{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/the-masked-singer-unmasked-air-date/|title=When is The Masked Singer Unmasked on?|work=Radio Times|author=Joe Julians|date=14 December 2020|access-date=1 January 2021}} The show did not return for the third series, though in the sixth series, it was replaced by a new companion show known as The Masked Singer: The After Mask, presented by Kiss presenter Harriet Rose.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a62635449/the-masked-singer-spin-off-show-reneweal/|title=The Masked Singer announces spin-off show|work=Digital Spy|author=Emily Stedman|date=17 October 2024|access-date=6 February 2025}}
=''The Masked Dancer''=
{{main|The Masked Dancer (British TV series)}}
On 4 March 2021, it was announced that ITV commissioned a dancing spinoff series that shares the same name of the American version. The series had 12 contestants competing through seven episodes, and was hosted by Dommett, with Ross, Gilligan, McCall, and Oti Mabuse serving as panellists.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/global/masked-dancer-itv-1234921632/|title=ITV Unveils The Masked Dancer After Hit Show The Masked Singer|work=Variety|author=Naman Ramachandran|date=4 March 2021|access-date=4 March 2021}} It premiered on 29 May 2021,{{cite web|url=https://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/579000-the-masked-dancer-start-date-trailer-2021.html|title=The Masked Dancer start date and first look revealed!|work=TellyMix|author=Josh Darvill|date=19 May 2021|access-date=19 May 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/the-masked-dancer-release-date/|title=The Masked Dancer release date: judges, contestants, clues and latest news|work=Radio Times|author=Lauren Morris|date=18 May 2021|access-date=19 May 2021}} filling in the late spring 2021 slot of Britain's Got Talent,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/itv-orders-the-masked-dancer-the-masked-singer-1234706375/|title=ITV Orders The Masked Dancer Following The Success Of The Masked Singer|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Jake Kanter|date=4 March 2021|access-date=4 March 2021}} which had its upcoming series 15 postponed until 2022 due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/britainsgottalent/articles/britains-got-talent-series-15-postponed|title=Britain's Got Talent Series 15 Postponed 'til 2022|date=29 January 2021|access-date=4 March 2021|website=ITV}}
The show returned for a second series in the Autumn of 2022 with Mo Gilligan replaced as panelist by Peter Crouch due to other commitments that Gilligan had at the time of taping.{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/itv-renews-masked-dancer-season-2-1235133911/|title=ITV Brings Back The Masked Dancer for Season 2|work=Variety|author=Manori Ravindran|date=15 December 2021|access-date=5 February 2025}} In 2023 nothing was aired as a result of ITV’s coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and by 2024 the broadcaster announced their overall decision to cancel the show in its entirety rather than renew it for a third series.{{cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/the-masked-dancer-cancelled-itv-newsupdate/|title=The Masked Dancer hasn't been axed, ITV confirms|work=Radio Times|author=Patrick Cremona|date=14 February 2023|access-date=5 February 2025}}
Special episodes
=''I'm a Celebrity'' specials=
On 30 August 2022, it was announced that ITV had commissioned a one-off I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! special of The Masked Singer,{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41029027/the-masked-singer-im-a-celebrity-special/|title=The Masked Singer announces I'm A Celebrity special|work=Digital Spy|author=Stefania Sarrubba|date=30 August 2022|access-date=26 October 2022}} would air on 6 November 2022, ahead of the launch show for the 2022 series.{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/the-masked-singer-im-a-celebrity-special-release-date/|title=The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity special release date - When show airs on ITV|work=Radio Times|author=Katie Rosseinsky|date=27 October 2022|access-date=28 October 2022}} The special saw four former campmates perform in costume, with their identities revealed over the course of the episode. Dommett hosted the special and was joined by regular The Masked Singer panellists Gilligan, McCall, Ora, and Ross. John Thomson, who had previously competed in the second series as "Bush Baby", reprised his role to provide the panel with clues for the competitors. The special returned in 2023, once again airing immediately prior to the launch show.
==Special 1 (6 November 2022)==
- Group performance: "Down Under" by Men at Work
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|+First performances on The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| "Moving On Up" by M People | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
|---|
| 2
| "Could It Be Magic" by Take That | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
| colspan="5" style="background:darkgray"| |
| 3
| Cockroach{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-r88v3z/the-masked-singer/episodes/?episode=b-3dn7vp|title=The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity Special|work=Radio Times|access-date=28 October 2022}} | Go the Distance by Michael Bolton | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
| 4
| "Lush Life" by Zara Larsson | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+Second performances on The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Koala | "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley | bgcolor=gold | WINNER |
|---|
| 2
| Kangaroo | "Just Got Paid" by Sigala, Ella Eyre & Meghan Trainor feat. French Montana | Sinitta | bgcolor=silver | RUNNER-UP |
==Special 2 (19 November 2023)==
- Group performance: "Welcome To The Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
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|+First performances on The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Dunny | "She Bangs" by Ricky Martin | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
|---|
| 2
| Huntsman | "Love Really Hurts Without You" by Billy Ocean | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
| colspan="5" style="background:darkgray"| |
| 3
| Bearded Dragon | "Time To Say Goodbye" by Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
| 4
| Wombat | "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+Second performances on The Masked Singer: I'm a Celebrity Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Dunny | "Cake By The Ocean" by DNCE | bgcolor=gold | WINNER |
|---|
| 2
| Bearded Dragon | "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" by Dua Lipa | bgcolor=silver | RUNNER-UP |
=Christmas specials=
==Special 1 (25 December 2023)==
- Guest judge: Leona Lewis
- Group performance: "One More Sleep" by Leona Lewis
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+First performances on The Masked Singer: Christmas Special{{cite web |title=The Masked Singer reveals characters for Christmas Special |url=https://virginradio.co.uk/entertainment/129722/masked-singer-christmas-special-2023 |website=Virgin Radio |date=18 December 2023 |access-date=22 December 2023}} ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Partridge (in a Pear Tree) | "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Andy Williams | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
|---|
| 2
| Sprout | "Good King Wenceslas" Traditional song | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
| colspan="5" style="background:darkgray"| |
| 3
| Decorations | "Merry Christmas Everyone" by Shakin' Stevens | bgcolor=salmon |OUT |
| 4
| Reindeer | "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
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|+Second performances on The Masked Singer: Christmas Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Partridge (in a Pear Tree) | "Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives | bgcolor=gold | WINNER |
|---|
| 2
| Reindeer | "Underneath the Tree" by Kelly Clarkson | bgcolor=silver | RUNNER-UP |
==Special 2 (26 December 2024)==
- Guest judges: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders
- McCall rejoined the panel after being unmasked as a contestant
- Group performance: "I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday" by Wizzard
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+First performances on The Masked Singer: Christmas Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Christmas Cracker | "Sleigh Ride" by The Ronettes | bgcolor=salmon | OUT |
|---|
| 2
| Star | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Judy Garland | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
| colspan="5" style="background:darkgray"| |
| 3
| Turkey Crown | "Wonderful Christmastime" by Paul McCartney | bgcolor=salmon | OUT |
| 4
| Nutcracker | "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea | {{n/a|undisclosed}} | bgcolor=#F888FD |WIN |
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+Second performances on The Masked Singer: Christmas Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Star | "This Christmas" by Donny Hathaway | bgcolor=silver | RUNNER-UP |
|---|
| 2
| Nutcracker | "The Christmas Song" by Mel Tormé | bgcolor=gold | WINNER |
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align: center;"
|+Bonus performance on The Masked Singer: Christmas Special ! # ! Stage Name ! Song ! Identity ! Result |
| 1
| Giant Joel | "Hello" by Lionel Richie | Mo Farah | bgcolor="#D6EAF8" | GUEST{{efn|name="Giant Joel"|Giant Joel, an additional masked singer based on presenter Dommett, was introduced in the 2024 Christmas special and was automatically unmasked in the first episode of the sixth series.}} |
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''The Masked Singer Live'' tour
A live arena tour of the show began during the 2022 Easter holidays, travelling across the UK. The tour consisted of two touring judges, Denise van Outen (who appeared as "Fox" in series one) and Aston Merrygold (who appeared as "Robin" in series two), with a guest judge at each location. Panda, Dragon, Unicorn, Badger and Traffic Cone starred on the tour with two new characters: Space Pug and Baby Dino, who were unmasked at every performance.
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|+ ! Space Pug ! Baby Dino |
| Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
| 2 April 2022 | Sinitta |
| London, O2 Arena
| 3 April 2022 |
| Birmingham, Utilita Arena
| 5 April 2022 |
| Newcastle, Utilita Arena
| 8 April 2022 |
| Glasgow, OVO Hydro
| 9 April 2022 | Ranj Singh | Sinitta |
| Manchester, AO Arena
| 10 April 2022 | rowspan="2" | Nicola Roberts | Lee Latchford-Evans |
| Leeds, First Direct Arena
| 13 April 2022 | Jenny Ryan |
| Sheffield, Utilita Arena
| 15 April 2022 | Lee Latchford-Evans | Claire Sweeney |
| Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
| 16 April 2022 | Ranj Singh | Maisie Smith |
| Wembley, OVO Arena
| 18 April 2022 | Duncan James | Jacqueline Jossa |
=Butlin's live show tour=
Since 2023, The Masked Singer has been touring Butlin's holiday camps during selected school holidays. The show features real costumes used in the television series and each live show includes an unmasking of a famous celebrity. The show was hosted by CBBC presenters Sam & Mark. The live show returned for the 2024 season with a custom made costume for the resort, Stick Of Rock.{{cite web | url=https://www.butlins.com/discover-butlins/things-to-do/the-masked-singer | title=The Masked Singer Live® | Butlin's }}
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