What time does The Masked Singer Christmas special start? ITV schedule

The Masked Singer has arrived to bring some festive cheer to your TV! 🎅👀

  • The Masked Singer is back for a Christmas special.
  • ITV’s beloved reality series has a treat for fans.
  • But when can you tune in?

A belated Christmas treat is set to arrive on your TV screens this evening. The Masked Singer is back for a festive special - to brighten up Boxing Day.

ITV is preparing for a brand new series of the beloved reality show, but first there is an Xmas cracker to enjoy. It promises to be a great bit of fun on the bank holiday.

But when is The Masked Singer on this festive period? Here’s all you need to know:

Who is on The Masked Singer tonight?

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Santa's Sack - The Masked Singer | Bandicoot TV/ ITV

Obviously, the four celebs will be hiding their identity and that will be revealed in due course. But there is still the panel and host, who aren’t masked up!

Once again the panellists for this year’s Christmas special will be Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McColl, and Mo Gilligan. Joel Dommett is on hosting duties for the show.

What to expect from The Masked Singer today?

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The Masked Singer: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Joel Dommett, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross | Bandicoot TV/ITV

ITV teases: “Four famous faces take to the stage and compete undercover in elaborate costumes, keeping their true identities hidden. As each celebrity performs, our superstar panel of detectives try to unravel the clues and work out their identities of TV's best kept secret.

“All four will be unmasked but who will be gifted The Masked Singer crown this Christmas?” What better way is there to spend your Boxing Day evening?

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Goose A-Laying - The Masked Singer | Bandicoot TV/ ITV

What time is The Masked Singer on today?

The Christmas episode is set to be broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX this evening (December 26). ITV has saved it for the day after the big holiday, opting to give it a Friday night spot.

The Masked Singer is due to start at 7.30pm, it has been confirmed. It will be an extra-long instalment, running for 90 minutes, and will finish at 9pm.

What are you most excited to watch on the TV this Christmas? Let me know your picks by email: [email protected].

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