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.
Don’t miss The Masked Singer! Add it to your watchlist on the TopMob app – download now for daily TV suggestions, exclusive content, and more.
Authors
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.
- Visit us on Twitter
Read More
- When Is Hoppers’ Digital & Streaming Release Date?
- 10 Movies That Were Secretly Sequels
- 10 Best Pokemon Movies, Ranked
- 32 Kids Movies From The ’90s I Still Like Despite Being Kind Of Terrible
- Best Werewolf Movies (October 2025)
- Sunday Rose Kidman Urban Describes Mom Nicole Kidman In Rare Interview
- 10 Great Netflix Dramas That Nobody Talks About
- 4 TV Shows To Watch While You Wait for Wednesday Season 3
- 10 Best Connie Episodes of King of the Hill
- All The Howl Propaganda Speaker in Borderlands 4
2026-01-03 12:34