The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 4 explained

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Host:Joel Dommett
Num Contestants:12
Winner:Charlie Simpson as "Rhino"
Runner Up:Ricky Wilson as "Phoenix"
Num Episodes:8
Network:ITV

The fourth series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 1 January 2023,[1] [2] and concluded on 18 February 2023. The series was won by singer Charlie Simpson as "Rhino", with singer Ricky Wilson finishing second as "Phoenix", and singer Natalie Appleton placing third as "Fawn".

Production

On 14 February 2022, following the conclusion of the third series, ITV announced the commissioning of a fourth and fifth series.[3] [4] [5] Filming for the series took place in October 2022.[6]

Panellists and host

Following the series' commissioning, it was confirmed that Joel Dommett would return as presenter, with Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan all returning to the panel.[7]

Stephen Mulhern served as a guest panellist in the sixth episode,[8] Peter Crouch, who was a panellist on the second series of The Masked Dancer, served as a guest panellist in the seventh episode,[9] and Lee Mack served as a guest panellist in the eighth episode.[10]

Contestants

Results
Stage nameCelebrityOccupationEpisodes
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RhinoCharlie SimpsonSingerWINSAFESAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=gold WINNER
PhoenixSingerbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=silver
FawnNatalie AppletonSingerbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFERISKSAFEbgcolor=tan THIRD
JellyfishAmber RileyActress/Singerbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFESAFEOUT
Richie SamboraMusician RISKRISKRISKSAFEOUT
OtterActress/Writerbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFEOUT
KnittingClaire RichardsSingerRISKRISKSAFEOUT
PigeonKatherine RyanComedianWINSAFEOUT
RubbishStephen HendrySnooker PlayerRISKOUT
Cat & MouseMartin KempMusician/ActorRISKOUT
Shirlie KempSinger
Piece of Cake LuluSingerOUT
GhostChris KamaraFootballer/Presenterbgcolor=salmon OUT

Episodes

Episode 1 (1 January)

+ Performances on the first episode[11] Stage name Song Identity Result
1Knitting“Remember” by Becky Hill & David GuettaRISK
2Jellyfishbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
3Otter"I'm Always Here" from Baywatchbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
4GhostOUT
5"Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)" from Annie Get Your GunRISK
6Phoenix"Get Lucky" by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile RodgersWIN

Episode 2 (7 January)

+ Performances on the second episode[12] Stage name Song Identity Result
1"Viva Las Vegas" by Elvis PresleyRISK
2Fawn"Beauty and the Beast" from Beauty and the Beastbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
3Rubbish"Let Me Entertain You" by Robbie WilliamsRISK
4Pigeon"No Scrubs" by TLCbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Piece of Cake"Shivers" by Ed SheeranLulubgcolor=salmon OUT
6Rhino"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrolbgcolor=#F888FD WIN

Episode 3 (14 January)

Result
1Jellyfish"Take Me to Church" by Hozier2010sSAFE
2Cat & Mouse"Get Happy" from Summer Stock1950sRISK
3Phoenix"Loco in Acapulco" by Four Tops1980sSAFE
4Otter"Reflection" from Mulan1990sSAFE
5Knitting"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)" by Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer1970sRISK
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1"There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn MendesOUT
Shirlie Kemp
2Knitting"Memory" from CatsSAFE

Episode 4 (21 January)

Result
1Rubbish"Ruby" by Kaiser ChiefsRISK
2Fawn"Into the Groove" by MadonnaSAFE
3Rhino"Try" by P!nkSAFE
4Pigeon"Yeah!" by Usher ft. Lil Jon & LudacrisSAFE
5Jacket Potato"Hallelujah" by Leonard CohenRISK
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1Rubbish"My Old Man's a Dustman" by Lonnie DoneganOUT
2"Brass in Pocket" by The PretendersSAFE

Episode 5 (28 January)

Performances on the fifth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Phoenix"I'm Still Standing" by Elton JohnSAFE
2Jellyfish"Leave a Light On" by Tom WalkerSAFE
3Otter"9 to 5" by Dolly PartonSAFE
4"Smooth" by Carlos SantanaRISK
5Knitting"Secret Love Song" by Little MixSAFE
6Fawn"Ironic" by Alanis MorissetteSAFE
7Pigeon"Fight for This Love" by CherylOUT
8Rhino"I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion KingSAFE

Episode 6 (4 February)

Performances on the sixth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Fawn"Changing" by Sigma feat. Paloma FaithRISK
2KnittingClaire RichardsOUT
3OtterOUT
4JellyfishSAFE
5RhinoSAFE
6SAFE
7PhoenixSAFE

Episode 7: Semi-final (11 February)

First performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Jellyfish"You Give Love a Bad Name" by Bon Jovibgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
2"Love Me Again" by John Newmanbgcolor=salmon OUT
3Fawn"Tomorrow" from Anniebgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
4Phoenix"Can't Take My Eyes off You" by Frank Sinatrabgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
5Rhino"Little Bit of Love" by Tom Grennanbgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
Second performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Jellyfish"Without You" by David Guetta ft. Usherbgcolor=salmon OUT
2Fawn"Be the One" by Dua Lipabgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
3Phoenix"Grace Kelly" by Mikabgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
4Rhino"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leonbgcolor=lightgreen SAFE

Episode 8: Final (18 February)

Group number: "Heroes (We Could Be)" by Alesso ft. Tove Lo

First performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song
1Rhino"Before You Go" by Lewis Capaldi
2Fawn"Hopelessly Devoted to You" by Olivia Newton-John
3Phoenix"Sway" by Dean Martin
Second performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Duet partner!Identity!Result
1Rhino"Beneath Your Beautiful" by Labrinth ft. Emeli SandéGabrielle (Harlequin)bgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
2Fawn"When She Loved Me" by Sarah McLachlanAled Jones (Traffic Cone)bgcolor=tan THIRD PLACE
3Phoenix"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" by Elton John & Kiki DeeDenise van Outen (Fox)bgcolor=lightgreen SAFE
Third performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Rhino"Try" by P!nkbgcolor=gold WINNER
2Phoenix"Get Lucky" by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams & Nile RodgersRicky Wilsonbgcolor=silver RUNNER-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 7 days of the original broadcast.[13]

EpisodeDateOfficial 7 day rating
(millions)		Weekly rank
for ITV		Weekly rank
for all UK TV
14.97 3 11
25.74 2 8
35.43 2 8
45.43 3 9
55.74 2 8
65.44 2 9
75.51 2 7
85.74 2 4
Series average20235.50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Masked Singer . . 26 December 2022 . 20 December 2022.
  2. Web site: The Masked Singer UK confirms return date for new series . . 26 December 2022 . 14 December 2022.
  3. Web site: The Masked Singer recommissioned for further two series . . 26 December 2022 . 14 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Masked Singer UK Recommissioned For Two More Series By ITV. Deadline Hollywood. Max Goldbart. 14 February 2022. 14 February 2022.
  5. Web site: The Masked Singer U.K. Commissioned for Two More Seasons at ITV. Variety. Naman Ramachandran. 14 February 2022. 14 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Apply for free tickets to see new season of The Masked Singer being filmed in Hertfordshire . Welwyn Hatfield Times . 26 December 2022 . 30 September 2022.
  7. Web site: The Masked Singer season 4: Start date and latest news . . 26 December 2022 . 22 December 2022.
  8. 1621777676947038210. ️‍♂️ Join us TONIGHT as Guest DETECTIVE @StephenMulhern Looks at the CLUES and Says WHO he sees 7:00pm on @ITV & @WeAreSTV #MaskedSingerUK. MaskedSingerUK.
    1. MaskedSingerUK
    . The Masked Singer (British TV series). 4 February 2023. 4 February 2023.
  9. 1624315294691868675. ️‍♂️ Join us TONIGHT for a DOUBLE ELIMINATION plus @petercrouch dusts off his notebook and RETURNS to our panel as a Guest DETECTIVE!!! ✨ 7:00pm on @ITV & @WeAreSTV #MaskedSingerUK. MaskedSingerUK.
    1. MaskedSingerUK
    . The Masked Singer (British TV series). 11 February 2023. 11 February 2023.
  10. 1626673610961084427. ️‍♂️ Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for THE MASKED SINGER 2023 GRAND FINAL PLUS @LeeMack joins the panel as a Guest DETECTIVE!!! ✨ 7:00pm on @ITV & @WeAreSTV #MaskedSingerUK. MaskedSingerUK.
    1. MaskedSingerUK
    . The Masked Singer (British TV series). 17 February 2023. 24 February 2023.
  11. Web site: The Masked Singer, Series 4, Episode 1. Radio Times. 26 December 2022.
  12. Web site: The Masked Singer, Series 4, Episode 2. Radio Times. 31 December 2022.
  13. Web site: Four-screen dashboard BARB . www.barb.co.uk . 11 February 2023.

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