Series synopsis
The Masked Dancer is a British reality television series that premiered on ITV1 on May 29, 2021. It ended on October 22, 2022. It stars Joel Dommett, Mo Gilligan, Oti Mabuse and Davina McCall.
Twelve celebrities dance in outrageous costumes and try to keep their true identities hidden for as long as possible. Only once a celebrity is eliminated will their true identity be revealed as they are unmasked on stage.
Premise
Twelve celebrities dance in outrageous costumes and try to keep their true identities hidden for as long as possible. Only once a celebrity is eliminated will their true identity be revealed as they are unmasked on stage.
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Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Joel Dommett as Presenter
- Mo Gilligan as Judge
- Oti Mabuse as Judge
- Davina McCall as Judge
- Jonathan Ross as Judge
Guest cast
- Holly Willoughby as Guest Judge
- David Walliams as Guest Judge
- John Bishop as Guest Judge
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | May 29, 2021 | June 5, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 3, 2022 | October 22, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The first six masked dancers take to the stage: Zip vs Knickerbocker Glory, Beetroot vs Llama and Viper vs Scarecrow. At the end of the show the first celebrity's identity is revealed. |
May 29, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The second six Masked Dancers take to the stage: Squirrel vs Carwash, Flamingo vs Rubber Chicken and Frog vs Beagle. At the end of the show the second celebrity's identity is revealed. |
May 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Five secret celebrities return as they produce sensational new routines, and continue to baffle the panel. Two of them will then compete in a dramatic Dance Off, and at the end of the show the third celebrity of the series is revealed. |
May 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Joel Dommett hosts, and is joined by panellists Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and dancing detective Oti Mabuse. |
September 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Twelve celebrities dance in outrageous costumes and try to keep their true identities hidden for as long as possible. Only once a celebrity is eliminated will their true identity be revealed as they are unmasked on stage. |
September 10, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 17, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 29, 2021 |
| Last aired | October 22, 2022 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:30:00 |