The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 2 explained

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Host:Joel Dommett
Num Contestants:12
Winner:Joss Stone as "Sausage"
Runner Up:Ne-Yo as "Badger"
Num Episodes:8
Network:ITV

The second series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 26 December 2020, following a "The Story So Far" recap episode which aired on 19 December,[1] and concluded on 13 February 2021. The series was won by singer Joss Stone as "Sausage", with singer Ne-Yo finishing second as "Badger", and singer Aston Merrygold placing third as "Robin".

Production

On 25 January 2020, it was announced that the show would be returning for a second series.[2] On 30 April 2020, it was reported that they were considering filming the new series without an audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.[3] It was later announced on 17 August 2020 that filming would begin on 14 September with safety precautions in place.[4]

Panellists and host

Following the announcement of the series, it was confirmed by ITV that Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Rita Ora would all return to the panel for the second series. It was also confirmed that Joel Dommett would also return as host.

On 19 August 2020, it was announced that British comedian Mo Gilligan would replace Ken Jeong on the panel for series two, due to travel restrictions from COVID-19 preventing his participation.[5] [6]

Guest panellists included Alan Carr in the sixth episode, Matt Lucas in the seventh episode,[7] [8] and series one winner, Nicola Roberts, in the eighth episode.[9]

Contestants

A 10-second teaser revealing the first two costumes was released in November 2020.[10] The series has 12 contestants.[11]

Results
Stage nameCelebrityOccupation(s)Episodes
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SausageJoss StoneSingerbgcolor=#F888FD WINRISKSAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=gold WINNER
BadgerNe-YoSingerbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKSAFESAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=silver
RobinAston MerrygoldSingerbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=tan THIRD
HarlequinGabrielleSingerbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKSAFESAFESAFEbgcolor=salmon OUT bgcolor=darkgrey colspan ="1"
DragonSue PerkinsComedian bgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFEbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="1"
BlobLenny HenryComedianbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFESAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="2"
VikingMorten HarketSingerbgcolor=#F888FD WINbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKSAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="2"
Bush BabyJohn ThomsonComedianbgcolor=#F888FD WINSAFEbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="3"
Grandfather Clock Glenn HoddleFootball Player bgcolor=#F3F781 RISKbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="4"
SwanMartine McCutcheonActress/Singerbgcolor=#F3F781 RISKbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="5"
SeahorseMel BSinger/TV Personality bgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="6"
AlienSophie Ellis-BextorSingerbgcolor=salmon OUTbgcolor=darkgrey colspan="7"

Episodes

Episode 1 (26 December)

+ Performances on the first episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Robin"Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlakebgcolor=#F888FD WIN
2Alien"Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipabgcolor=salmon OUT
3Swan"That Don't Impress Me Much" by Shania Twainbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
4Dragon"You've Got a Friend in Me" from Toy Storybgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Sausage"Skin" by Rag'n'Bone Manbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
6Badger"Feeling Good" by Nina Simonebgcolor=#F3F781 RISK

Episode 2 (2 January)

+ Performances on the second episodeStage name Song Identity Result
1Harlequin"Diamonds" by Rihannabgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
2Blob"Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Marsbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
3Seahorse"Can't Get You Out of My Head" by Kylie MinogueMel Bbgcolor=salmon OUT
4Viking"Songbird" by Fleetwood Macbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
5Bush Baby"Delilah" by Tom Jonesbgcolor=#F888FD WIN
6"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Cometsbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK

Episode 3 (9 January)

Result
1Sausage"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from DreamgirlsRISK
2Robin"Dance Monkey" by Tones and ISAFE
3Swan"I Am What I Am" by Gloria GaynorRISK
4Badger"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by AerosmithSAFE
5Dragon"Reach" by S Club 7SAFE
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1Sausage"Don't Let Go (Love)" by En VogueSAFE
2Swan"Black Velvet" by Alannah Mylesbgcolor=salmon OUT

Episode 4 (16 January)

Result
1Grandfather Clock"You Make Me Feel So Young" by Frank SinatraRISK
2Harlequin"Smile" by Nat King ColeSAFE
3Bush BabySAFE
4Viking"Watermelon Sugar" by Harry StylesRISK
5Blob"Word Up!" by CameoSAFE
Sing-OffIdentityResult
1"Can't Smile Without You" by Barry Manilowbgcolor=salmon OUT
2Viking"Crazy" by SealSAFE

Episode 5 (23 January)

Performances on the fifth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Blob"Hotel Room Service" by PitbullSAFE
2Sausage"All Around the World" by Lisa StansfieldSAFE
3Viking"Take On Me" by A-haSAFE
4Badger"Because of You" by Kelly ClarksonSAFE
5"Release Me" by Engelbert Humperdinckbgcolor=salmon OUT
6Dragon"All by Myself" by Celine Dionbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
7Harlequin"Fast Car" by Tracy ChapmanSAFE
8Robin"Rockin' Robin" by Michael JacksonSAFE

Episode 6 (30 January)

Group number: "That's Not My Name" by The Ting Tings

Performances on the sixth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Dragon"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" by Cherbgcolor=#F3F781 RISK
2Harlequin"Falling" by Harry StylesSAFE
3Blob"Addicted to Love" by Robert PalmerLenny Henrybgcolor=salmon OUT
4Robin"Closer" by Ne-YoSAFE
5Badger"Wrecking Ball" by Miley CyrusSAFE
6Viking"The Scientist" by Coldplaybgcolor=salmon OUT
7Sausage"I Will Survive" by Gloria GaynorSAFE

Episode 7: Semi-final (6 February)

Group number: "Superstar" by Jamelia

First performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Badger"Grease" by Frankie ValliSAFE
2Harlequin"Everything I Wanted" by Billie EilishSAFE
3Robin"Thinking Out Loud" by Ed SheeranSAFE
4Sausage"Good as Hell" by LizzoSAFE
5Dragon"Make You Feel My Love" by Adelebgcolor=salmon OUT
Second performances on the seventh episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Badger"Smells Like Teen Spirit" by NirvanaSAFE
2Harlequin"Sweet but Psycho" by Ava Maxbgcolor=salmon OUT
3Robin"Footloose" by Kenny LogginsSAFE
4SausageSAFE

Episode 8: Final (13 February)

Group number: "I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross

First performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Robin"For Once in My Life" by Stevie Wonderbgcolor=tan THIRD PLACE
2Badger"Believer" by Imagine DragonsSAFE
3Sausage"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney HoustonSAFE
Second performances on the eighth episode!#!Stage name!Song!Identity!Result
1Badger"Wrecking Ball" by Miley CyrusNe-Yobgcolor=silver RUNNER-UP
2Sausage"Rise Up" by Andra Daybgcolor=gold WINNER

Ratings

Official ratings are taken from BARB, utilising the four-screen dashboard which includes viewers who watched the programme on laptops, smartphones, and tablets within 7 days of the original broadcast.[12]

EpisodeDateOfficial 7 day rating
(millions)		Official 28 day rating
(millions)		Weekly rank
for ITV		Weekly rank
for all UK TV
15.43 5.89 7 Outside top 15
26.60 6.81 2 7
37.32 7.69 1 4
47.34 7.52 5 6
57.94 8.07 1 1
68.16 8.26 1 2
78.44 8.58 1 3
89.92 10.06 1 1
Series average2020/20217.647.86

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Masked Singer UK series 2 start date confirmed as show returns this Christmas. TellyMix. Josh Darvill. 1 December 2020. 1 December 2020.
  2. News: Surprise hit The Masked Singer returning for second series after beating Doctor Who. Daily Mirror. Ed Gleave. 25 January 2020. 29 January 2020.
  3. Web site: ITV Mulls 'Feasibility' of Love Island Amid Coronavirus, Competing With Netflix & Insurance Woes. Variety. Manori Ravindran. 30 April 2020. 30 April 2020.
  4. Web site: The Masked Singer UK To Be Filmed In Front Of Live Studio Audience Next Month. Deadline Hollywood. Jake Kanter. 17 August 2020. 17 August 2020.
  5. Web site: The Masked Singer UK announces new judge as Ken Jeong takes break. Digital Spy. Justin Harp. 19 August 2020. 19 August 2020.
  6. Web site: Ken Jeong Drops Out Of The Masked Singer UK Amid Coronavirus Travel Restrictions. Deadline Hollywood. Jake Kanter. 19 August 2020. 19 August 2020.
  7. Web site: The Masked Singer UK fans call for guest-judge Alan Carr to join the panel full-time. Digital Spy. Seddon. Dan. 30 January 2021. 31 January 2021.
  8. 1358129292006334470. Welcome our DETECTIVE for the night @RealMattLucas #MaskedSingerUK. MaskedSingerUK. The Masked Singer UK. The Masked Singer (British TV series). 6 February 2021. 6 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Nicola Roberts returns to The Masked Singer as guest judge for the final. TellyMix. Annaleigh Rose Clarke. 13 February 2021. 9 December 2021.
  10. Web site: The Masked Singer UK reveals first two costumes in teaser clips. Radio Times. Lauren. 27 November 2020. 1 December 2020.
  11. Web site: Masked Singer UK reveals lineup of new character costumes for season 2. Digital Spy. Emily Hutchinson. 3 December 2020. 3 December 2020.
  12. Web site: Four-screen dashboard BARB . www.barb.co.uk . 27 December 2020.

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