The Masked Singer 2026: Unveiling the Contestant Characters
The Masked Singer is set to make a thrilling return in 2026, promising a fresh season filled with exciting performances and new characters. With innovative changes in format, this season will showcase more unmaskings than ever before. For the first time, the series will feature The Masked Singer Band as the headline act for the initial two episodes.
The Masked Singer 2026 Contestants: Character Revelations
The upcoming episodes are scheduled to air on January 3rd and January 4th, 2026. The first episode will introduce Goldfish with their accompanying band, No Trout, followed by Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Funkeys in the second episode. Returning judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama will once again attempt to uncover the true identities of the masked contestants.
Contestant Characters
- Moth: “They’re a LARVA not a fighter.”
- Can of Worms: “The early bird catches the…”
- Red Panda: “They’re not black and white – but they are red all over.”
- Conkers: “They came, they saw, they CONKER-ed.”
- Arctic Fox: “SNOW-body does it better.”
- Toastie: “They’re an absolute SNACK.”
- Monkey Business: “They’re CHIMP-ly the best.”
- Yak: “Not one to toot their own horn.”
- Sloth: “Always hanging around.”
- Gargoyle: “Are you craving to meet this carving?”
- Disc Jockey: “They’re in it to SPIN it.”
- Teabag: “Time to spill the tea.”
Viewers can look forward to each character’s unique performance as clues are revealed throughout the season. The excitement peaks with the first two episodes airing at 6:30 PM on ITV1 and ITVX, starting January 3rd. Stay updated with El-Balad for the latest insights and developments on The Masked Singer 2026.
