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The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
Who's that behind the mask?
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- Katelyn Mensah
Published: Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 9:30 am
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The three finalists of The Masked Singer 2026 have been confirmed, after two more contestants were unmasked on the latest episode.
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The double reveal was made in the episode which aired last night (Saturday 7th February), in which guest judge Katherine Ryan joined the usual line-up of Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall
The contestants taking to the stage in Saturday's semi-final were Toastie, Can of Worms, Conkers, Moth and Sloth - but could you work out who any of them were?
Wondering who was unmasked and what clues about the remaining celebrities were revealed? Read on to find out more about each of The Masked Singer 2026 characters.
The Masked Singer 2026 contestants: Who are the characters?
- Moth
- Conkers
- Toastie
- Can of Worms - Unmasked as Marvin Humes
- Sloth - Unmasked as Ben Fogle
- Red Panda - Unmasked as Harry Hill
- Arctic Fox - Unmasked as Anton Du Beke
- Monkey Business - Unmasked as Kate Nash
- Gargoyle - Unmasked as Marcella Detroit
- Yak - Unmasked as Johnny Rotten
- Disc Jockey - Unmasked as Alex Jones
- Teabag - Unmasked as Professor Green
Scroll on for the initial clues about this year's characters.
This article will be updated regularly with the latest clues, guesses and songs as the season continues.
Moth
Moth. ITV
They’re a LARVA not a fighter.... it’s Moth!
Songs:
- Week 1 - Hero by Mariah Carey
- Week 3 - Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo
- Week 5 - Hero by Mariah Carey
- Week 6 - Leave (Get Out) by JoJo
- Week 7 - Man I Need by Olivia Dean and Colors of the Wind by Vanessa Williams
Clues:
- "Good evening, audience. Is this mic on? You’re in for a show. I’m here, and I’m ready to feed on the sweet nectar of this journey. It’s time for me to face the music."
- "From the wild larvae to a confident Moth, I’ve grown bigger than my wildest dreams! And between us a successful Moth-dition must have three things - Grace, Power and Presence."
- "In my past, I served in the West, until my time was up and I returned to my rightful field. And that place is lighting candles with some good background music, snug as a bug."
- "There’s nothing like flying high for an elevated performance, but what goes up must come down. Tonight, I’ll spread my wings but cover who I really am!"
- Items included a carrot, a candlestick and a framed picture of Ronnie Corbett.
- Further items included tulips, a carrot, imagery of a blue jay and some abstract shapes.
- "I've found my way through the darkness and reclaimed what is mine."
- "Let's Be Free and Dance."
- "Drumroll please."
- "I'm here to rock and roll tonight."
- "There is nothing like fans who want to see you shine. I don't take it for granted."
- "One thing that always remains is my crown."
- "Touring can be tough."
- "The world is full of copycats. I have the receipts. But imitation is truly the sincerest form of “Fluttery."
- "That twist and turns of performing always leave me wanting more. Without music, life would be flat. Bisous to all my fans."
- 13th birthday cake.
Guesses:
- Jessie J
- Molly Ringwald
- Billie Piper
- Leona Lewis
- JoJo
- Keisha Buchanan
- Jamelia
- Nicole Scherzinger
Conkers
Conkers. ITV
They came, they saw, they CONKER-ed… it's Conkers!
Songs:
- Week 1 - Nice to Meet You by Myles Smith
- Week 2 - Jump Around by House of Pain
- Week 5 - Magical by Benson Boone
- Week 6 - History by One Direction
- Week 7 - Everybody in Love by JLS and Country House by Blur
Clues:
- "Ah! You gave me a startle there, my liege. Tis I, Conkers, ready to enter the fray."
- "If you’re looking for a knight to remember, you've come to the right place."
- "Whoa! Must remember to look where I’m going. I’ve shown this Conker, is up for any challenge, even if I’d rather hide in my shell. "
- "With these spikes, I can Lancelot and most of the time, I hit the mark. I suppose we’re all playing a part here, aren’t we?"
- "It doesn’t take much to put a fright in this knight, although ghosts don’t scare me."
- "Is the stage set? Right, it’s time for me to put my training to the test, for honour, hope and glory!"
- "I can't believe it! This Conker conquered my first Masked Singer skirmish."
- "I've thrown down the gauntlet. It would be very embarrassing to back out now."
- "I'm a knight of passion for feasting, fighting and for f-facing my fears, of which there's rather a lot. Have I piqued your interest?"
- "Oh, no. It could only be downhill from here. I can't be a knight who says 'no, no' to quests."
- "I'm no stranger to secret scandals and shock reveals. What drama awaits in this tournament?"
- "Having weathered the storm early on, I'm ready to level the playing field and smite mine enemies. Once my knees stop knocking."
- "This Conker has played many parts, but I'm not looking for credit."
- "Now is not the time to lose heart, Conkers. The heat is on. Time to deliver a tremendous performance – hopefully."
- "I'm a hard nut to crack."
- "My name will live on, not just in my own castle."
- "Just live action."
- "I feel I’ve really made a splash in the competition. I’ve discovered This Country may hold me in affection, but it will crush me to come a cropper now."
- "I feel like I’m hanging on the edge. There are elements of this tournament that would have made even a Superman feel weak."
- " There’s no point whining over poor decisions at this stage. I’ve borne witness to the great events of history, and now it’s my turn to shine. This name is Conkers, not Surrender!”
- Gold, silver and bronze stars.
Guesses:
- Kiell Smith-Bynoe
- Mark Ronson
- Usain Bolt
- Martin Freeman
- Josh Widdicombe
- Tom Daley
- Andrew Castle
- Will Best
- Jack P Sherpherd
- Dougie Pointer
- Russell Crowe
- Charlie Cooper
Toastie
Toastie. ITV
They’re an absolute SNACK. It’s Toastie!
Songs:
- Week 1 - Walk This Way by Run DMC
- Week 2 - Run to You by Whitney Houston
- Week 5 - Beautiful Things by Benson Boone
- Week 6 - River Deep, Mountain High by Ike & Tina Turner
- Week 7 - It's Raining Men by The Weather Girls and You're Still The One by Shania Twain
Clues:
- "Oi, Oi, it’s me, Toastie. Where should I start? I’ve faced some stern critics in the past, but this Toastie doesn’t melt under pressure."
- "This wasn’t handed to me on a plate, you know. I started grafting pretty much fresh out the bakery."
- "I’m not your typical Toastie. Ok, my gooey cheese might look a little messy, but sometimes, it’s good to let it all hang out!"
- "I’m not about to put on any airs and graces. I’ve worked with some rebellious types, but I’m a rebel with a cause - a few causes, in fact. Now I’m ready for a slice of the action."
- Items included a diamond, someone dressed as a clown and a calendar revealing the date 20th August.
- Oi, Oi, it's me, Toastie, back again, mate. I was chuffed to bits with my first Masked Singer performance."
- "Getting ready to grill this Toastie, are you? Listen, don't get ahead of yourself, sunshine. You're still a broad way off getting in between these slices."
- "You might think I've got more front than Blackpool, but it's time to change this narrative."
- "Reckon you've got this Toastie wrapped up? I'm not ready to be typecast."
- "Rough and ready, I may be, but I'm the real thing, and I can even hold my own with royalty."
- "I'm definitely giving you some food for thought. Let's stop faffing about, I've got a performance for you to sink your teeth into."
- "A really strong Toastie uses cheddar, because that puts hair on your chest."
- "If you need backup, I've got you covered."
- "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. Not that I've ever taken any notice of that, walking on burnt toast."
- "Last week was a real cliffhanger."
- Chart topper.
- Barry Island.
- Broken guitar string.
- Photo of Cynthia Nixon.
- "Anyway, what you after? Another monologue on what a great takeaway I am? Nah mate, I think that's pretty plain to see."
- "I’m the sole Toastie on this show, but I’m used to that. I’m no square. You need to fill in the blanks yourself."
- "If you don’t know this Toastie by now, are you ever going to serve up my identity? People think Toastie's have a shelf life, but some things live forever. That's the gospel truth.”
Guesses:
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Emeli Sandé
- Fergie
- Craig Phillips
- Mica Paris
- Brenda Edwards
- Natasha Hamilton
- Sheridan Smith
- Jennifer Hudson
- Nelly Furtado
Former The Masked Singer contestants
Red Panda - unmasked as Harry Hill
Red Panda. ITV
They’re not black and white - but they are red all over… it’s Red Panda!
Arctic Fox - unmasked as Anton Du Beke
Arctic Fox. ITV
SNOW-body does it better.... it’s Arctic Fox!
Monkey Business - unmasked as Kate Nash
Monkey Business. ITV
They’re CHIMP-ly the best… it’s Monkey Business!
Yak - unmasked as Johnny Rotten
Yak. ITV
Not one to toot their own horn.... it's Yak!
Disc Jockey - unmasked as Alex Jones
Disc Jockey. ITV
They’re in it to SPIN it… it’s Disc Jockey!
Teabag - unmasked as Professor Green
Teabag. ITV
Time to spill the Tea.... it's teabag!
Gargoyle - unmasked as Marcella Detroit
Gargoyle. ITV
Are you craving to meet this carving.... it's Gargoyle!
Sloth - unmasked as Ben Fogle
Sloth. ITV
Always hanging around.... it's Sloth!
Can of Worms - unmasked as Marvin Humes
Can of Worms. ITV
The early bird catches the... Can of Worms!
The Masked Singer continues on Saturday 14th February at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer
Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
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