The popular singing competition The Masked Singer returned to television screens on Saturday night with several major updates, one of the biggest surprises of the premiere involved the guest judge, including Davina McCall in the panel.
Music icon Cher joined the regular panel members, including Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, and Rita Ora.
After all, for the seventh series, the show introduced a brand-new format designed to keep the audience and the panel guessing.
One of the biggest surprises of the premiere involved the guest judge. Music icon Cher joined the regular panel members, including Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, and Rita Ora.
Her presence added a new level of excitement to the show as she helped the team attempt to identify the celebrities hidden behind elaborate costumes.
The new format includes a "Double Trouble" twist where some masks perform as pairs, and a "Second Chance" round for those who face early elimination.
Producers hope these changes will freshen up the competition and provide more opportunities for fans to engage with the mystery.
Davina McCall expressed her enthusiasm for the new series, noting that the talent level of the hidden singers remains incredibly high.
The premiere featured six new characters, including a giant Teapot and a colorful Chameleon, who performed hit songs while providing cryptic clues about their identities.
Cher’s appearance on the show quickly became a trending topic on social media. Viewers praised her insightful comments and her ability to spot professional singers based on their vocal techniques.
However, the legendary performer seemed to enjoy the playful nature of the program, often joking with the other judges about the difficulty of the task.
At the end of the first episode, the panel chose to unmask the "Teapot," leading to the first major celebrity reveal of the season.
The audience reacted with shock as a well-known British athlete stepped out from the costume.
Furthermore, the show continues to be a ratings hit for the network, drawing millions of viewers each weekend.
The combination of extravagant costumes, celebrity surprises, and family-friendly entertainment has made it a staple of winter television.
As the competition heats up in the coming weeks, fans look forward to more guest appearances and the eventual unmasking of the series champion.
The sixth series concluded with a memorable finale, and producers believe the additions for series seven will make it the most successful one yet.