LONDON, January 24, 2026 – Fans of the hit guessing game The Masked Singer UK were left stunned tonight as not one, but two celebrities were unmasked during a dramatic double elimination. Music icon Kate Nash and Strictly Come Dancing‘s Anton Du Beke were revealed as Monkey Business and arctic Fox, respectively, sending shockwaves through the judging panel and viewers at home.
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The Masked Singer UK continued its seventh series with performances from Toastie, Red Panda, Monkey Business, Arctic Fox, Can of Worms, conkers, Moth, and Sloth. Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, and guest star Perrie Edwards attempted to decipher the clues and unmask the hidden celebrities.
But it was Monkey Business and Arctic Fox who ultimately faced elimination, bringing thier time on the show to an end.
Kate Nash: From Coffee Wars to the Masked Singer
The first mask to fall was Monkey Business, revealing Kate nash, the singer-songwriter behind the hit song “Foundations.” Nash explained that the numerous coffee-related clues stemmed from her roles in the films Coffee Wars and Syrup.A streaming clue referenced her appearance in the netflix series Glow, and a clapperboard with “Take 615” subtly hinted at her surname, referencing the Nashville area code.
Anton Du Beke: A Dancing Fox
Clues pointing to Du Beke’s identity included seven acorns, referencing his hometown of Sevenoaks in Kent, flour bags alluding to his past as a baker, and being the “bottom of success” referencing his win of Rear of the Year. he also mentioned being “part of something that has endured for decades,” a nod to his long tenure on Strictly Come Dancing, and two tickets for Buckingham Palace, referencing his involvement in VE Day celebrations.
“I’ve loved every second,” Du Beke declared after removing his mask. He later admitted to being “devastated” to be eliminated, but also “delighted to be able to perform.” He quipped, “This isn’t my first rodeo” when discussing prancing around in the Arctic Fox costume.
A Series of Surprises
Nash and Du Beke join a growing list of unmasked celebrities this season, including Alex jones (as Disc Jockey), Professor Green (as Teabag), John Lydon (as Yak), and Marcella Detroit (as Gargoyle). the series began with the introduction of Goldfish and Emperor Penguin as the lead singers of two Masked Singer house bands, with Anne-Marie and Matt Lucas revealed as the performers behind the masks.
The Masked Singer continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
