Before getting to all of that, though, returning panelist Rita Ora kicks the night off with a showy performance of KPop Demon Hunters smash hit, "Golden," where she is eventually joined by fellow panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg.

The Croissants sizzled during their Masked Singer debut, serving up a performance as rich as their buttery costumes and leaving the panel — and the audience — absolutely certain they were watching a pair of fallen reality royalty.

The Masked Singer UK 2026 episode 1 revealed Anne-Marie as Goldfish and Alex Jones as Disc Jockey, with ITV removing Red Panda’s performance due to recent events.

Contestants must wear special sweatshirts that say "Don't Talk to Me" on them, so people on The Masked Singer team know who to avoid. Pestis made clear that the shirts didn't come about "because of publicity," but rather to prevent confusion between staff and the stars.

Visual Clues: A door sign that said "All Star," a painting of home plate (baseball), the Big Ben clock, Pugcasso winning a first-place trophy, and a theater marquee that reads "Pugcasso Studio Live!"

The Masked Singer UK 2026 returns with 12 new characters, a double-billed launch, four early unmaskings, returning judges, and a new live band twist.