The Masked Dancer LIVE: What time is ITV show on tonight?
THE MASKED DANCER kicks off tonight as 12 celebrities jive in extravagant costumes.
Following the success of its sister show The Masked Singer, judges will have to guess who the stars are behind the disguises.
The show first hit American screens last December and now has been brought across the Atlantic.
And after The Masked Singer drew in 10 million viewers for its finale, the dancing version is expected to be just as popular.
But unlike its sister show, The Masked Dancer will be shown EVERY NIGHT – except for Wednesday – until next Saturday's grand final.
You can catch this evening's debut from 7pm on ITV and ITV Hub with Joel Dommett back on hosting duties.
- Tilly Pearce
WHO ELSE IS ON THE LIST?
They might not be appearing tonight, but the other six costumes are…
- Frog
- Carwash
- Squirrel
- Rubber Chicken
- Flamingo
- Beagle
We'll catch them next round!
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? VIPER
Viper's snake hips could well thrill viewers.
With his menacing look and leather gear, Viper looks a bit of a punk rocker.
And with a love of Lenny Kravitz, we're sure he might be a fave of ours.
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? SCARECROW
Pledging to give an ex-straw-dinary performance, this tatty character might not move much in his day job…
… But by night he could be the leader in his field.
(Despite sounding/looking like it, we're about 80% sure this isn't Boris Johnson.)
- Tilly Pearce
SONG SMACKDOWN
Viper will be performing Lenny Kravitz's 'Are You Gonna Go My Way'
Scarecrow is taking on Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick's 'September'.
Who will come out on top? Pop or Rock? Let the battle commence.
- Tilly Pearce
FINAL PERFOMANCES
Unfortunately, tonight we only get to see half of the celebrities, with the other six coming up in the second heat.
Final head-to-head tonight will be.
Viper vs Scarecrow.
- Tilly Pearce
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? LLAMA
Looks like someone was inspired by Netflix smash Bridgerton for this Georgian toff complete with silk tails and cravate.
The flamboyant garb would create a drama on a llama though.
Wonder how he'll get on dancing to Soul Bossa Nova
- Tilly Pearce
FAVE COSTUME ALERT
Out of all the bizarre costumes, we reckon Beetroot is our favourite.
Look how glam this fab root vegetable looks?!
We'd wear it on a night out. For real.
- Tilly Pearce
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? BEETROOT
Putting the beat into Beetroot is this saucy little redhead with great legs.
Just imagine the floor show when that skirt – made up of leaves, naturally – starts whizzing around during routines.
- Tilly Pearce
NEXT UP ON TONIGHT'S EPISODE
Will be Beetroot vs Llama.
Beetroot will perform Anne Lennox's 'I Put A Spell On You'
Llama will play Quincy Jones's Soul Bossa Nova.
- Tilly Pearce
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? KNICKERBOCKER GLORY
Whipping viewers into a frenzy is this high-kicking sweetie.
But are they going to be the cherry on top of the show, or will they be frozen out of the peformances?
- Tilly Pearce
WHO'S BEHIND THE MASK? ZIP
He has sparkle, but can he pull it together on the night?
That’s the question for Zip, who has one of the show’s funkiest outfits.
But who could it be?
- Tilly Pearce
SONG LIST REVEALED:
The first head-to-head will be…
Zip Vs Knickerbocker Glory
Zip is performing Sugarhill Gang and Chic's 'Rappers Delight & Good Times'
While Knickerbocker Glory will do Lady Gaga and Beyoncé's 'Telephone.'
- Tilly Pearce
CELEB DETECTIVES AT THE READY
Holly Willoughby, John Bishop and David Walliams are joining the panel of The Masked Dancer as this season’s guest panellists.
In addition to the regular panel – Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and newcomer Oti Mabuse – Holly, John and David will be putting their detective skills to the test.
On the announcement, Holly said: “How the Masked Dancers are able to pull off the moves they're doing in these costumes is mind blowing!
“I absolutely loved joining the panel as a special guest and getting to play detective. You’re all in for a real treat.”
- Tilly Pearce
MEET THIS SERIES' DANCERS!
Here are the 12 costumes we'll be unmasking throughout the course of the show.
Don't they look fabulous?!
Which costume is your favourite?
- Tilly Pearce
THE MASKED DANCER: WHY IT'S NEEDED
Joel Dommett is back to host the new series and reckons after the hell of a year we've had, The Masked Dancer is about to bring some joy into our lives.
"The Masked Dancer is that little bit of silly fun our lives need right now and I'm so excited to be hosting it,' he said.
"I'm looking forward to some incredible costumes, epic performances and accidentally saying 'Masked Singer' at least five times."
- Tilly Pearce
GUESS WHO?
Have you guys got any inkling on who the stars could be already?
We know you super sleuths have got some ideas up your sleeve.
If anyone can crack it, it's you guys.
- Tilly Pearce
NEW SHOW, NEW RULES
The 12 famous faces taking on the show will be dealing with new rules for this competition compared to its singing sister series.
For starters, they'll be split into pairs that will then be going head to head.
The performances will definitely be one to remember…
- Tilly Pearce
SPEAKING OF DAVINA…
Can we all take a moment to appreciate how INCREDIBLE she looks in this promo outfit.
She's like a sassy human disco ball… we're obsessed.
- Tilly Pearce
OTI'S GIRL CRUSH
Oti Mabuse says she’s quite happy to be in the shadow of her sexy co-star Davina McCall.
While Oti, 30, should just be scrutinising the stars on stage disguised in odd outfits, she seems equally captivated by Davina, 53.
She said: “I’ve got such a girl crush on her. I call her ‘Hot momma’ because she is hot. Her body — oh my God — is absolutely insane. She’s such an inspiration. She looks amazing.
“To see someone like her, with her mind and her body and being so successful — that’s what I want. She’s beautiful, she’s super sweet and she does everything for women her age because she’s so fit physically.
“I really admire her. One day, if I still have a career on TV shows, I’d like to be her. She’s a great role model. Sure, she’s had her ups and downs but that’s only made her sweeter.”
- Tilly Pearce
SPEAKING UP: BRAND NEW TWIST
According to Jonathan Ross, the voices of The Masked Dancer contestants will NOT be distorted.
However on the down side, the contestants will only say ONE word.
Jonathan told Radio Times: "It is tough not hearing their voices, but there is a stage in the series where we get to hear one word from them."
- Tilly Pearce
MO'S SECRET MOVES
Mo Gilligan is back in business for his second stint on the Masked Singer/Dancer franchise.
And he has some serious credentials for his spot on this one.
At the show's launch Mo revealed he’s also got some serious moves as a result of professional training.
Mo said: “I studied performing arts and I had to do dance as part of the course.
“I can do a bit of ballet, contemporary dance and stuff – I would have been in the Royal Ballet but I did my knee in.”
- Tilly Pearce
NEW JUDGE ALERT
In the first major change to the series (besides the dancing), we've got a new judge in the shape of the lovely Strictly champ, Oti Mabuse.
She is taking over from Rita Ora, who was in Australia while filming.
Who is hyped to see her take over?
How will Oti get on as the new judge - Tilly Pearce
LET'S GET READY TO RHUMBA!
Tonight is the first episode of The Masked Dancer and we are already sure this is going to be even more bonkers than The Masked Singer.
The festivities kick off at 7pm – and we'll be here to give our thoughts and opinions along the way.
Ready when you are gang… let's do this!
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