The Masked Singer's Davina McCall shows off dramatic new look for 2025 series
The Masked Singer has shared an initial glimpse of its celebrity panel for the upcoming 2025 season, featuring Davina McCall showcasing an impressive new appearance.
McCall recently had surgery to remove a non-cancerous tumor from her brain, but had already finished filming the series, which is typically recorded in advance, before her procedure.
Her fresh appearance in the promotional images for the ITV1 show is reportedly just a coincidence. McCall has chosen to go with a very short blonde bob instead of her typical longer, darker hairstyle. It’s believed that she’s wearing a wig in the photos, as social media updates from before and after her surgery feature her original hairstyle.
Russell Watson cautions that Davina McCall may experience a more extended recovery period following her brain surgery. (Yahoo, 5 min read)
Davina McCall shares her reasons for not disclosing her brain tumor diagnosis until the day of her operation. (Cover Media, read time: 2 minutes)
Davina McCall expresses her thoughts before having surgery for a concerning brain tumor (The Standard, 4 min read).
Davina McCall typically sports long, dark locks. (Getty Images for the NTA's)
McCall, the host of My Mum, Your Dad, expressed her desire to be back at work in January after her surgery in November. However, she confirmed that the new season of The Masked Singer, which will premiere in the new year, is already completed.
At the end of November, her partner Michael Douglas shared some encouraging news on social media. He mentioned that she would be taking a break from work until mid-January, giving her plenty of time to rest and recover. He described the past few weeks as both emotional and extraordinary, adding that they are clearly on the mend.
Maya Jama is back for the upcoming season. (WireImage)
In addition to McCall making her return to television, the Masked Singer will introduce a new panelist when it returns in 2025.
Maya Jama, the host of Love Island, will replace Rita Ora in the cast following the announcement of her role earlier this year.
She and McCall will join returning judges comedian Mo Gilligan and broadcaster Jonathan Ross, while Joel Dommett takes on the role of host once more.
Meet The New Masked Singers!
Season six is set to feature an entirely fresh group of mystery celebrities who will take the stage in disguise every week. Although you might have caught a glimpse of some of these characters in the latest TV commercial, the complete lineup won’t be revealed until after the Christmas holiday.
Among the various costumes featured in the TV trailer, there’s a spaghetti outfit, a pair of wind-up chattering teeth, a zebra, a kingfisher, a toad donning a cupcake costume, and even a crab.
Naturally, we'll need to wait for the first reveal to discover who is underneath the mask, but enthusiasts of the series are eager for the speculation to start.
The Masked Singer is set to make its comeback on January 4th. (ITV)
When Does The Masked Singer Air On TV?
Season six has been officially announced and is currently promoting its upcoming episodes. They are set to premiere on ITV1 and ITVX on January 4th at 7 PM.
Fans of The Masked Singer don't have to wait long for their next dose of mystery, as a special Christmas episode will be featured on Boxing Day at 7:30 PM on ITV1.
The Christmas special features a unique lineup of characters who will all be revealed in the same episode, leading up to the return of the main series a little over a week later.
The sixth season of The Masked Singer will be broadcast on ITV1 starting January 4th at 7 PM.
