It has been confirmed that hit ITV present The Masked Dancer UK will return to our screens for a second sequence subsequent month and already guarantees to convey some bizarrely implausible leisure.
The Masked Dancer is a dance competitors and sister sequence to the hit Korean singing competitors The Masked Singer. As an alternative of singing, the Masked Dancer will see a bunch of celebrities take to the stage in outrageous disguises as they give the impression of being to impress the judges with their dance strikes.
Bandicoot managing director Derek McLean and inventive director Daniel Nettleton mentioned: “The Masked Dancer wowed audiences final 12 months and we’re thrilled to convey again the present for one more sequence of loopy costumes, mind-blowing strikes and maddeningly compelling clues.
“With the mayhem we’re lining up for 2022, we're already planning for probably the most bonkers sequence but.”
Final 12 months, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith was topped winner of the present after being unmasked because the outlandish character Carwash.
Because the second sequence approaches, this is every thing that you must learn about The Masked Dancer 2022. A panel of superstar judges should then guess the id of the masked dancers and determine who the very best and worst performers are.
The well-known faces beneath the flamboyant costumes will solely be revealed as soon as they're eradicated from the competitors.
The primary sequence of The Masked Dancer aired a lot sooner than this 12 months's in Could 2021, nevertheless ITV did not fee a second sequence till December 2021. The second season will encompass eight episodes.
Final 12 months's judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Oti Mabuse will all be returning as judges for 2022's sequence. Nonetheless, comic Mo Gilligan will not be making a return this sequence as he is unavailable as a consequence of touring commitments.
Talking of his disappointment, he mentioned: "I like being part of the Masked Group so I’m gutted to be lacking many of the sequence this 12 months as I’ll be working within the US."
As an alternative, a model new choose can be becoming a member of the present for 2022 - Peter Crouch.
The footballing legend has a bunch of well-known buddies, which may assist him out in the case of guessing the celebs behind the costumes. The previous England striker can be watching the performances carefully alongside the opposite judges.
He mentioned: "The present is a agency favorite in our family and when requested I jumped on the likelihood to participate.
"I'm aggressive and I’m at the moment scrolling by way of buddies’ socials on the lookout for these tell-tale dance strikes. One other plus is by being on the panel my social media, household and buddies received’t be always speculating that I’m hiding behind one of many masks."
Mo thinks Crouch is the proper substitute too, he mentioned: "I’ve bought the proper sub to take my place. A legend on and off the pitch and one of many nicest guys within the trade, Crouchy is aware of a factor or two about fancy footwork, we’ve bought this!”
Mo will make a short shock return to the judging panel sooner or later all through sequence two and the panel can also be set to be joined by another particular shock company.
The Masked Dancer UK is hosted by comic Joel Dommett and he'll be resuming his internet hosting duties for this 12 months's sequence.
Joel offered final 12 months's Masked Dancer sequence and just lately hosted sequence three of the sister present The Masked Singer.
One other 12 new celebrities can be participating on this 12 months's Masked Dancer sequence and are getting ready to showcase their greatest dance strikes.
For the primary time ever, a celeb duo will even be competing.
ITV has confirmed The Masked Dancer 2022 will kick off on Saturday 3 September at 6.30pm.
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