“The Masked Singer” Christmas Special Marred by Host’s Accidental Reveal
A festive air turned chaotic during the filming of “The Masked Singer” Christmas special when host Joel Dommett inadvertently revealed the identity of a contestant. The incident, which occurred during a studio recording for the ITV show, left the audience in stitches and Dommett reportedly “on the naughty step” with producers.
The popular program centers around a panel of judges – including Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross – attempting to decipher the identities of celebrities disguised in elaborate costumes.Though, this year’s Christmas installment experienced an unexpected twist.
According to reports, Dommett recognized the distinctive laugh of the performer behind the Mistletoe costume and blurted out their name. “I can’t believe I did it,” Dommett reportedly told The Sun. “This person was chuckling in the costume and it’s a chuckle I know well and I said their name. It just came out. Their actual name!”
The studio audience responded with laughter as Dommett reacted with embarrassment, even sinking to the floor in mock shame. While the celebrity’s identity remains officially undisclosed, the slip-up is slated to air during the special’s broadcast on Boxing Day.
Four celebrities are set to compete in the Christmas special, appearing as Figgy Pudding, Goose-a-laying, Santa’s Sack, and Mistletoe. Fortunately for Dommett, the judges were already close to uncovering the Mistletoe’s identity. “Thankfully, they had pretty much guessed who it was,” he explained. “But producers did reiterate to me that I wasn’t to do that again.”
This isn’t the first time fans have attempted to crack the code of this season’s masked singers. Online sleuths have already been sharing theories about the identity of Goose ahead of the Christmas special, and new characters have been revealed to add to the festive fun.
The incident serves as a humorous reminder of the high-stakes guessing game at the heart of “The Masked Singer,” and promises an entertaining Boxing Day viewing experience for audiences.
Why did this happen? host Joel Dommett accidentally revealed the identity of a contestant on “The Masked Singer” Christmas special.He recognized the performer’s laugh behind the Mistletoe costume and instinctively said their name.
Who was involved? The key players are Joel Dommett (the host), the judges (Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross), the producers of the show, and the celebrity contestant disguised as Mistletoe.
What occurred? During a studio recording, Dommett blurted out the name of the Mistletoe contestant after recognizing their laugh. The audience laughed, and Dommett reacted with embarrassment.
How did it end? While the celebrity’s identity remains officially undisclosed until the Boxing Day broadcast, the judges were already close to guessing correctly. Producers reprimanded Dommett, instructing him not to repeat the mistake. The incident is expected to air as part of the special, adding a humorous element to the show.
