The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?

Following a festive Christmas special, The Masked Singer is back with a new season! Expect even more surprising reveals and a few fresh twists to the show’s format.

In a first for The Masked Singer, a group – The Masked Singer Band – is kicking off the season by performing on the first two episodes!

The first show on January 3rd features Goldfish with their band, No Trout. The following day, January 4th, Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Funkeys will perform.

Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama are returning to figure out who’s behind the masks.

Get ready for amazing costumes and surprising performances! Here’s a look at the characters competing on The Masked Singer in 2026.

The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?

  • Moth
  • Can of Worms
  • Red Panda
  • Conkers
  • Arctic Fox
  • Toastie
  • Monkey Business
  • Yak
  • Sloth
  • Gargoyle
  • Disc Jockey
  • Teabag

Scroll on for the initial clues about this year’s characters.

We’ll keep this article updated throughout the season with new hints, predictions, and featured songs.

Moth

They’re a LARVA not a fighter…. it’s Moth!

Can of Worms

The early bird catches the… Can of Worms!

Red Panda

Conkers

Arctic Fox

SNOW-body does it better…. it’s Arctix Fox!

Toastie

They’re an absolute SNACK. It’s Toastie!

Monkey Business

Yak

Not one to toot their own horn…. it’s Yak!

Sloth

Always hanging around…. it’s Sloth!

Gargoyle

Are you craving to meet this carving…. it’s Gargoyle!

Disc Jockey

Teabag

Time to spill the Tea…. it’s teabag!

The Masked Singer returns on Saturday 3rd January at 6:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah writes about entertainment for TopMob, covering everything from popular TV shows and reality competitions to impactful documentaries. Before joining TopMob, she worked at The Tab, where she focused on reality TV and celebrity news. She has a journalism degree.

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2026-01-03 12:34