Overview
- ITV pushed Saturday’s launch back to 6:40pm from 6:30pm following a last-minute edit to the pre-recorded episode.
- Red Panda’s song was removed due to potential sensitivities linked to the deadly Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana, with ITV stating the act will air in coming weeks.
- The series introduced a band-led twist, with Goldfish fronting No Trout in the opener and Emperor Penguin set to lead the Antarctic Funkeys in episode two.
- A high-profile unmasking closed the premiere after viewers had widely connected clues such as the “2002” equation and a Christmas chart reference.
- Social media reaction centered on swift guesses that Moth is Keisha Buchanan and complaints about pacing and extended pre-performance segments.