The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 1 explained

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Host:Joel Dommett
Num Contestants:12
Winner:Nicola Roberts as "Queen Bee"
Runner Up:Jason Manford as "Hedgehog"
Num Episodes:8
Network:ITV

The first series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 4 January 2020,[1] [2] [3] and concluded on 15 February 2020. The series was won by singer Nicola Roberts as "Queen Bee", with comedian Jason Manford finishing second as "Hedgehog", and singer Katherine Jenkins placing third as "Octopus".

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.[1] The production is made by British television production company Bandicoot, part of the Argonon Group.[4] [5]

Panellists and host

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, US 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.[6] [2]

In episode five, Donny Osmond, who appeared as Peacock in the first American series, took Jeong's place on the panel. In episode six, Sharon Osbourne and daughter Kelly Osbourne, the latter of whom appeared as Ladybug in the second American series, filled in.

Contestants

Results
Stage nameCelebrityOccupation(s)Episodes
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Queen BeeNicola RobertsSingerWINSAFESAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=gold WINNER
HedgehogJason ManfordComedian/actorWINSAFE SAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=silver
OctopusKatherine JenkinsSingerWINRISKSAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=tan THIRD
MonsterCeeLo GreenSingerRISKSAFERISKSAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="1"
FoxDenise van OutenActressWINSAFESAFERISKbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="1"
UnicornJake ShearsSingerWINSAFE SAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="2"
DuckSkinSingerRISKRISKSAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="2"
DaisyKelisSingerRISKSAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="3"
TreeFootballerWINbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="4"
ChameleonJustin HawkinsSingerRISKbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="5"
PharaohAlan JohnsonPoliticianbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="6"
ButterflyPatsy PalmerActress/DJbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="7"

Episodes

Episode 1 (4 January)

+ Performances on the first episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Queen Bee"Alive" by Siabgcolor=#F888FD WIN
2Duck"Like a Virgin" by Madonnabgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
3Unicorn"Babooshka" by Kate Bushbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
4Butterfly"You've Got the Love" by Florence and the Machinebgcolor=salmon OUT
5Chameleon"Creep" by Radioheadbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
6Hedgehog"Black Magic" by Little Mixbgcolor=#F888FD WIN

Episode 2 (5 January)

+ Performances on the second episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Monster"Happy" by Pharrell Williamsbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
2Fox"Call Me" by BlondieWIN
3Tree"It Must Be Love" by MadnessWIN
4Pharaoh"Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Banglesbgcolor=salmon OUT
5Octopus"Part of Your World" from The Little MermaidWIN
6Daisy"Can't Feel My Face" by The Weekndbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK

Episode 3 (11 January)

Result
1Unicorn"Juice" by LizzoSAFE
2Queen Bee"Someone You Loved" by Lewis CapaldiSAFE
3Duck"Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon JoviRISK
4Hedgehog"Shine" by Take ThatSAFE
5Chameleon"Feel It Still" by Portugal. The ManRISK
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1Duck"Ave Maria" by SchubertSAFE
2Chameleon"True Colors" by Cyndi LauperOUT

Episode 4 (18 January)

Result
1Octopus"Splish Splash" by Bobby DarinRISK
2Tree"Lovely Day" by Bill WithersRISK
3Daisy"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie RaittSAFE
4Monster"Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis PresleySAFE
5Fox"On the Radio" by Donna SummerSAFE
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1Octopus"One Last Time" by Ariana GrandeSAFE
2Tree"Evergreen" by WestlifeOUT

Episode 5 (25 January)

Performances on the fifth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Monster"Don't Cha" by The Pussycat Dollsbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
2Fox"On My Own" from Les MisérablesSAFE
3Daisy"Unforgettable" by Nat King ColeKelisbgcolor=salmon OUT
4"Girl on Fire" by Alicia KeysSAFE
5Octopus"Diamonds Are Forever" by Shirley BasseySAFE
6Unicorn"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ TopSAFE
7Hedgehog"Don't Look Back in Anger" by OasisSAFE
8Duck"Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 2" by Stormzy ft. MNEKSAFE

Episode 6 (1 February)

Group number: "High Hopes" by Panic! at the Disco

Performances on the sixth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Fox"Firework" by Katy Perrybgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
2Duck"My Heart Will Go On" by Celine DionSkinbgcolor=salmon OUT
3Unicorn"Girls & Boys" by Blurbgcolor=salmon OUT
4"Heaven" by DJ SammySAFE
5Monster"Human" by Rag'n'Bone ManSAFE
6Hedgehog"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" by Meat LoafSAFE
7Octopus"I'll Never Love Again" by Lady Gaga & Bradley CooperSAFE

Episode 7: Semi-final (8 February)

Group number: "Don't Get Me Wrong" by The Pretenders

First performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Hedgehog"Chandelier" by SiaSAFE
2Octopus"Somewhere" by Barbra StreisandSAFE
3Fox"Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tylerbgcolor=salmon OUT
4"Greatest Love of All" by Whitney HoustonSAFE
5Monster"Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" by Culture ClubSAFE
Second performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Hedgehog"My Way" by Frank SinatraSAFE
2Octopus"Vogue" by MadonnaSAFE
3"Work It Out" by BeyoncéSAFE
4Monster"Careless Whisper" by George Michaelbgcolor=salmon OUT

Episode 8: Final (15 February)

Group number: "The Greatest Show" from The Greatest Showman

First performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1"Somebody Else's Guy" by Jocelyn BrownSAFE
2Hedgehog"Cry Me a River" by Ella FitzgeraldSAFE
3Octopus"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary PoppinsTHIRD PLACE
Second performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1"Someone You Loved" by Lewis CapaldiNicola RobertsWINNER
2Hedgehog"Black Magic" by Little MixRUNNER-UP

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB, utilising the four-screen dashboard which includes viewers who watched the programme on laptops, smartphones, and tablets within 28 days of the original broadcast.[7]

EpisodeDateOfficial rating
(millions)		ITV weekly
rank
17.10 4
25.50 15
36.52 11
46.26 14
56.35 14
65.83 15
76.51 8
87.69 2
Series average20206.47

Notes and References

  1. Web site: White . Peter . ITV Orders UK Version Of Hit Reality Series 'The Masked Singer' From Argonon's Bandicoot . . 18 October 2019. 31 May 2019.
  2. Web site: Alex . Susannah . ITV's The Masked Singer confirms complete all-star panel and host . . 18 October 2019 . 8 September 2019.
  3. Web site: Law . Angela . Rita Ora and Ken Jeong Are Joining the Judging Panel on The Masked Singer UK . . 18 October 2019 . 11 October 2019.
  4. Web site: ITV commissions The Masked Singer – Bandicoot. 10 January 2020.
  5. Web site: ITV commissions The Masked Singer. Press Centre. 10 January 2020.
  6. Web site: ITV announces host and panel for new ITV show The Masked Singer . ITV Press Centre . 18 October 2019 . 9 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Four-screen dashboard BARB . www.barb.co.uk . 13 January 2020.

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