The Masked Dancer UK will have one big difference from The Masked Singer says Jonathan Ross

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26 May 2021, 15:46

The Masked Dancer is on its way to a screen near you soon but there's going to be an exciting change from the original just-as-bonkers series. This time, while famous faces are still covered we'll be able to hear the celeb's actual voice without any distortion. 

Expect jaw-dropping outfits from the contestants (as well as the judges), including Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan who'll be sat alongside dancing pro Oti Mabuse in her new judging role. 

Ross told the Radio Times: "It is tough not hearing their voices, but there is a stage in the series where we get to hear one word from them.

"However, even on The Masked Singer people try to disguise their voices.

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"The weird thing is – and maybe even people find this at home – that when you get it in your head that it is someone, you find yourself trying to make that work.

"If enough of the clues fit then it's very hard to move yourself away from your original idea. You find yourself going down that road and it picks up speed and you can't do a U-turn."

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Host Joel Dommett previously said: "My assumption with The Masked Dancer was that the names would be lesser than The Masked Singer. But I can honestly tell you the names are equal to, if not better.

"There are some amazing reveals. One in particular completely took us all by surprise. You just wouldn't expect someone like this to do the show. It's the biggest reaction we've had."

The Masked Dancer starts Saturday May 29 at 7pm on ITV.