# The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 6

The sixth series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 4 January 2025, following a Christmas special episode on 26 December 2024. Joel Dommett returned as the show's presenter, whilst Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross returned as panellists, along with Maya Jama who replaced Rita Ora on the panel. The series is the first in another two-year commissioning by ITV and was also accompanied by a digital spin-off show for the second time, titled The After Mask, presented by Harriet Rose.
The series was won by singer/actress Samantha Barks as "Pufferfish", whilst singer Gregory Porter finished second as "Dressed Crab" and singer Marti Pellow finished third as "Wolf".

## Production

The commissioning of the sixth series was announced by ITV in October 2024, as part of a further two-year contract. Filming for the series began in September 2024 at Bovingdon Studios in Hertfordshire, with the public being invited to apply for tickets to be in the audience, before concluding in October 2024. The series began airing on 4 January 2025, following the show's Christmas special episode that aired on 26 December 2024. It was also confirmed that the show would be accompanied by a digital spin-off show for the first time, The After Mask, presented by Harriet Rose and airing exclusively on ITVX and YouTube.

## Panellists and host

Prior to the series airing, it was announced that Joel Dommett would return as the show's presenter, with Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan all returning to the panel. Rita Ora was confirmed to be leaving the show after five series, with Maya Jama subsequently being announced as her replacement. Gilligan was not present during the semi final and final of the series.

## Contestants

The twelve costumes for the sixth series were released on 7 December 2024. Also, an additional character, Giant Joel, based on presenter Joel Dommett, that was introduced in the 2024 Christmas special, was unmasked in the first episode.
| Stage name | Celebrity | Occupation | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes | Episodes |
| Stage name | Celebrity | Occupation | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Pufferfish | Samantha Barks | Singer/actress | | SAFE | SAFE | | SAFE | RISK | SAFE | WINNER |
| Dressed Crab | Gregory Porter | Singer | SAFE | | | RISK | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | RUNNER-UP |
| Wolf | Marti Pellow | Singer/actor | | SAFE | SAFE | | SAFE | SAFE | SAFE | THIRD |
| Bush | Natalie Cassidy | Actress | | RISK | SAFE | | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | |
| Bear | Example | Singer/rapper/musician | | SAFE | RISK | | RISK | SAFE | OUT | |
| Snail | Andrea Corr | Singer | SAFE | | | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | | |
| Kingfisher | Grayson Perry | Artist | SAFE | | | SAFE | SAFE | OUT | | |
| Teeth | Mel Giedroyc | Comedian/TV presenter | RISK | | | SAFE | OUT | | | |
| Tattoo | Carol Decker | Singer | SAFE | | | OUT | | | | |
| Toad in the Hole | Macy Gray | Singer | | SAFE | OUT | | | | | |
| Pegasus | Prue Leith | Restaurateur/TV judge | | OUT | | | | | | |
| Spag Bol | Kate Garraway | TV presenter | OUT | | | | | | | |
| Giant Joel | Mo Farah | Olympic runner | GUEST | | | | | | | |

## Episodes
### Episode 1 (4 January)

* Group number: "Who Do You Think You Are" by Spice Girls
* Guest panelist: Mo Farah

### Episode 2 (5 January)

* Guest panelist: Vicky McClure

### Episode 3 (11 January)

Theme: Summer Holiday
* Group number: "Hot Hot Hot" by Arrow
* Guest panelist: Suranne Jones

### Episode 4 (18 January)

Theme: Superheroes
* Group number: "Titanium" by David Guetta & Sia
* Guest panelist: Tom Daley

### Episode 5 (25 January)

Performances on the fifth episode :
| # | Stage name | Clue song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Bush | "Our House" by Madness | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Snail | "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Wolf | "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr. | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Kingfisher | "Luck Be a Lady" from Guys and Dolls | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 5 | Dressed Crab | "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 6 | Bear | "Tender" by Blur | undisclosed | RISK |
| 7 | Teeth | Neighbours theme by Barry Crocker | Mel Giedroyc | OUT |
| 8 | Pufferfish | "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims | undisclosed | SAFE |

### Episode 6 (1 February)

Performances on the sixth episode :
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Pufferfish | "Don't Rain on My Parade" from Funny Girl | undisclosed | RISK |
| 2 | Kingfisher | "Somethin' Stupid" by Frank Sinatra and Nancy Sinatra | Grayson Perry | OUT |
| 3 | Bear | "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Snail | "Dance the Night" by Dua Lipa | Andrea Corr | OUT |
| 5 | Wolf | "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 6 | Dressed Crab | "California Dreamin’" by The Mamas & the Papas | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 7 | Bush | "A Night to Remember" by Shalamar | undisclosed | SAFE |

### Episode 7: Semi-final (8 February)

* Guest panelist: Richard E. Grant (in place of Mo Gilligan)
First performances on the seventh episode :
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Wolf | "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Bear | "She" by Elvis Costello | Example | OUT |
| 3 | Bush | "Thank You for the Music" by ABBA | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Dressed Crab | "Suddenly" by Billy Ocean | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 5 | Pufferfish | "What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish | undisclosed | SAFE |
Second performances on the seventh episode :
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Dressed Crab | "Hit the Road Jack" by Ray Charles | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 2 | Bush | "Stay (I Missed You)" by Lisa Loeb | Natalie Cassidy | OUT |
| 3 | Wolf | "Don’t Dream It’s Over" by Crowded House | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 4 | Pufferfish | "One Night Only" from Dreamgirls | undisclosed | SAFE |

### Episode 8: Final (15 February)

* Guest performance: Joel Dommett, the panel, and Danny Jones perform "One Way or Another" by Blondie
* Guest panelist: Danny Jones (in place of Mo Gilligan)
First performances on the eighth episode :
| # | Stage name | Song |
| 1 | Wolf | "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga |
| 2 | Pufferfish | "...Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears |
| 3 | Dressed Crab | "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers |
Second performances on the eighth episode :
| # | Stage name | Song | Duet partner | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Wolf | "With You I'm Born Again" by Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright | Claire Richards (Knitting) | Marti Pellow | THIRD PLACE |
| 2 | Pufferfish | "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler | Danny Jones (Piranha) | undisclosed | SAFE |
| 3 | Dressed Crab | "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell | Keala Settle (Air Fryer) | undisclosed | SAFE |
* After being unmasked, Pellow sang "Love Is All Around" by Wet Wet Wet as his encore performance.
Third performances on the eighth episode :
| # | Stage name | Song of the series | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Pufferfish | "One Night Only" from Dreamgirls | Samantha Barks | WINNER |
| 2 | Dressed Crab | "Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz | Gregory Porter | RUNNER-UP |