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Masked Singer UK Spooktacular Adds Ben Shephard as Red Panda Debuts and One Mask Falls

The Halloween-themed episode in January puzzled viewers as new clues sharpened fan theories about contestants’ identities.

Overview

  • Guest panellist Ben Shephard joined Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Mo Gilligan for the ‘Spooktacular’ instalment on ITV1 and ITVX.
  • Five characters performed, including Red Panda’s first appearance this series after ITV previously pulled the act over sensitivity concerns.
  • One contestant was eliminated following a sing-off at the end of the episode without their identity being revealed here.
  • Social media speculation focused on Can of Worms being a JLS member, with many viewers citing Marvin Humes and others pointing to JB Gill.
  • Moth drew sustained guesses of Keisha Buchanan from fans and from Maya Jama, who said the voice reminded her of listening to Sugababes.