Date: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
Time: 7.30 p.m. (TBC)
Host: Joel Dommett
Number of Contestants: 4
Runtime: 90 minutes (with adverts)
Network: ITV and ITVX
Production Company: Bandicoot
The Masked Singer has delighted UK audiences since its launch on ITV in 2020, with viewers becoming hooked on the unique singing competition.
It brings together a group of celebrities, whose identities are hidden behind fun and elaborate costumes, with the all-star judging panel tasked with guessing who is behind the masks. A celebrity contestant can only reveal their identity once eliminated or after winning the competition.
Due to the show’s popularity with UK viewers, The Masked Singer: Christmas Special is likely to air on TV screens across the UK at 7.30 p.m. (GMT) on Christmas Day on ITV, like last year. If you miss the festive episode, you can stream it on ITVX at your leisure. It is a fun way to finish the festive day with your loved ones.
The four celebrity contestants are expected to belt out a Christmas classic or an upbeat festive song that will make viewers want to get up on their feet on Christmas Day.
The 90-minute Christmas special will also serve as a warm-up to series 7 of The Masked Singer, which is scheduled to air in early 2026.
The Host
Joel Dommett is expected to slip into another festive suit to host The Masked Singer: Christmas Special on December 25, 2025.
The Judging Panel
The all-star judges from The Masked Singer (UK) are likely to return to the panel for the Christmas special to guess this year’s celebrity contestants.
You can guarantee Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Maya Jama will have some outlandish and sometimes accurate opinions about who is behind the fun mask. Also, a special guest may join the judges for The Masked Singer: Christmas Special 2025.
For instance, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders sat on the judging panel for the 2024 Christmas Special.
It will mark Maya Jama’s first Christmas special, as she replaced Rita Ora on the judging panel in series 6 of The Masked Singer.
The Format
The Masked Singer: Christmas Special is a one-off festive episode of the much-loved singing competition.
Each competing celebrity will don a Christmas-themed costume to hide their identity while singing a festive song that may impress and baffle the judges.
With only their performance and a handful of subtle clues to guide them, the judges will need to think carefully about who is hiding behind the mask.
The good news is fans of the show will not need to wait too long to find out who is underneath the festive costumes, as all four celebrities will be unmasked the same night, and a winner will be crowned. You will not want to miss it!
The Costumes
The festive costumes for The Masked Singer: Christmas Special 2025 haven’t been officially announced by ITV.
The Christmas costume lineup is likely to remain a secret until the show is broadcast to prevent spoilers. However, the costume names might be revealed when ITV confirms its Christmas 2025 schedule.
The Prize
There isn’t a cash prize for The Masked Singer: Christmas Special 2025 or the main series.
The winner will, however, receive the Golden Mask Trophy to add to their trophy cabinet and bragging rights for coming out on top in the festive event.
Additionally, it will provide a celebrity with an opportunity to showcase a hidden talent that the public may not be aware of.