The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023: release date, panel, characters and more

 Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross (L-R) together for The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023.
Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Leona Lewis, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross (L-R) together for The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023.

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 is sure to be a Christmas TV highlight.

Following on from The Masked Singer I'm A Celebrity special in November and presenter Joel Dommett's hint that more Masked Singer specials could be in the works, we're being treated to a festive installment of the hit show.

This Christmas special is the first of a double helping of fun from The Masked Singer. Along with the festive edition, The Masked Singer UK 2024 kicks off just a few days later on Saturday, December 30. So, we'll be yelling "take it off!" at our TV screens very soon!

Here's everything we know about The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 right now...

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 release date

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 is set to air on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Day at 7.30 pm.

Looking for more shows to watch this festive season? Don't forget to check out our Christmas TV Guide for even more Christmas fun this year.

The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 panel

As you'd expect, The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 will once again be hosted by Joel Dommett.

Asked how excited he was to be back for more Masked Singer fun, Dommett said: "Very excited. It's really cool.  I think it's certainly the best series, but I think definitely my best series just because of my child arriving.

"I feel like it's all so joyous and fun. I am viewing it all in an entirely different way.  I think that's what happens when you have children anyway and the fact that kids in the audience love it so much, I think it puts that entirely into a new context for me and I just love being a part of it."

The panel will also be comprised mostly of familiar faces, as Mo Gilligan, Rita Ora, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross will all be back in the studio trying to figure out who's behind the masks.

In a festive twist, we also know that the four celebs will be joined by popstar, Leona Lewis!

Leona Lewis on-stage performing in The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
Leona Lewis on-stage performing in The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Who are The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023 characters?

The Masked Singer UK 2024 characters have now been teased, and now we know which characters will be taking part in the festivities in The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special, too!

The four costumers are Reindeer, Decorations, Sprout and Partridge (In a Pear Tree). We've included photos and the clues of each below:

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Reindeer on-stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
Reindeer on-stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Reindeer

"When they perform, they always lead the SLAY, it's REINDEER!"

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Decorations on stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
Decorations on stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Decorations

"The tinsel is in town, it's DECORATIONS!"

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Sprout on stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
Sprout on stage during The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Sprout

"After lunch they're always a GAS, it's SPROUT!"

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Partridge (In a Pear Treet) on stage during the Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023
Partridge (In a Pear Treet) on stage during the Masked Singer UK Christmas Special 2023

Partridge (In a Pear Tree)

"This early bird is hoping to catch the worm, it's PARTRIDGE (IN A PEAR TREE!)"

Is there a trailer for The Masked Singer UK Christmas special?

No, we haven't been treated to a trailer yet, but as soon as one is released we will update this guide.