The Masked Dancer: Last News

Odd Socks is the second character to be unveiled on The Masked Dancer 2022, following Sea Slug's elimination. After panellists Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Peter Crouch and guest panellist John Bishop, deliberated – they decided to boot Odd Socks, unmasking the character as Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh. As host Joel Dommett revealed there had been a Girls Aloud nod in every single clue package, Kimberley, 40, said: “I did this for my kids, they love this show.They have no idea." She continued: "I had to pick Odd Socks, I’m a mum of three boys, that’s my life.” Fans were quick to comment as one person wrote: "OMG Kimberley Walsh! Never had guessed that! Thought it was a soap star! #MaskedDancerUK #MaskedDancer #GirlsAloud".

The last year has proven to be a huge one for TV, with Gavin and Stacey breaking ratings records on Christmas Day to the triumphant return of Gladiators. However, there are some shows that we'll unfortunately be leaving in 2024.

Hit ITV show The Masked Dancer has been axed after just two series. The TV show will not return this year with another series despite proving to be hugely popular with viewers, as ITV have opted to air the Rugby World Cup, which begins in September, in its place.

The Masked Dancer's Sea Slug has been unveiled as none other than Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis. In the semi-final show, the panel, which consists of Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Peter Crouch and guest panellist John Bishop, put their heads together to try and figure out who was behind the mask.

Masked Dancer UK is left with six celebrities, Kelly Brook, 42, recalled her experience on the hit dancing show last year. Kelly reached the semi-final but has admitted to Express.co.uk how "difficult" it was to breathe in the costume, while also noting what an "incredible" experience it was.When Kelly was revealed as the face behind the Frog on The Masked Dancers semi-finals last year many were shocked to see the model's face.Asking Kelly about the experience, she recalled to Express.co.uk: "I found it so difficult to breathe in the head as I was a Frog."I had this giant Frog's head so I would learn the routine all week and the Frog's head was like this sacred piece that I was only allowed on Saturday night."So on Saturday you were given the Frog's head to do it with and it threw me completely off balance! I couldn't breathe, it was so hot, oh my god."So my performance was down about 75 per cent after I put the head on!"Despite the difficulty breathing, Kelly remembered the "incredible" experience.She continued: "I did the Masked Dancer last year and that was incredible, that was kind of putting my dancing shoes back on."No one knew who I was so I could kind of get away with whatever, it was so much fun! It's kind of like the new version of Strictly's isn't it with a bit of a twist."She then shared the show's difficulty for viewers guessing the correct dancer, compared to the sister show The Masked Singer UK.She continued: "I think with a dancer it's a lot more difficult.

The Masked Dancer has suffered a blow as one of the mystery stars took a tumble and injured their ankle so badly they have been forced to pull out of the ITV dance contest. A show insider told The Sun: “It’s really bad luck.

Gogglebox, with the couple joining the show in 2015. However, Mary has caused quite a stir after she slated The Masked Dancer when a clip of last week's ITV dance show was shown.During the clip, The Masked Dancer viewers were left guessing who was behind the prawn costume.Mary exclaimed: "So terrible this programme.