The Masked Singer 2023: Meet the characters
Take it off!
ITV's hit reality show The Masked Singer will return on New Year's Day with 12 disguised celebs all hoping to avoid being unmasked and be crowned 2023 champion.
Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan are all returning to the guessing panel who will try to decipher the clues, and figure out who is hidden under the outlandish costumes.
Joel Dommett also returns to his hosting duties as he gets ready to introduce a new batch of bizarre and unique characters to the stage, including the show's first double act. Previous winners have included Natalie Imbruglia, Joss Stone, and Nicola Roberts.
Watch: The Masked Singer introduces cast of 2023 show
The panel has already praised the level of singing talent in this year's line up with Rita Ora saying: "I really feel like it’s next level this year.
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There's a specific two that I feel are just mind-blowing. And there are some real singers in the mix."
"Jellyfish is an extraordinary performer and has made us all feel pretty emotional," adds Davina McCall.
"Rhino, as well, has been particularly emotive."
These are the disguised dozen taking part in the fourth series of The Masked Singer in 2023.
FAWN
They were Fawn to be wild - it's Fawn!
JACKET POTATO
Their singing is sure to butter you up - it's Jacket Potato!
PIECE OF CAKE
Could this be history in the baking - it's Piece of Cake!
PIGEON
It must be dove - it's Pigeon!
RHINO
They were horn this way - it's Rhino!
RUBBISH
There's no time to waste - it's Rubbish!
CAT & MOUSE
They’re feline good - Its Cat and Mouse
GHOST
Ghouls just want to have fun - Its Ghost!
JELLYFISH
They only sing when they're stinging - it's Jellyfish!
KNITTING
Leaving the competition in knots - it's Knitting!
OTTER
Ready to blow us all out the water - it's Otter!
PHOENIX
This bird's on fire! - it's Phoenix!
The Masked Singer starts on 1 January at 6.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.