The winner of the Masked Singer Christmas Particular is shockingly revealed as a TV icon

ITV viewers have been shocked throughout The Masked Singer Christmas particular when Mistletoe was topped festive winner and unmasked as a TV legend.

Within the 90-minute episode, 4 new masked characters take the stage in elaborate costumes, belting out Christmas classics because the panel tries to decipher clues and determine the celebrities hiding behind the masks.

In the end, the winner was introduced as Dermot O’Leary, a lot to the delight of followers.

Internet hosting duties have been as soon as once more dealt with by Joel Dommett, with panelists Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan because the detective.

Mistletoe began the night with an emotional rendition of The Pogues’ Fairytale of New York, which instantly set tongues wagging each within the studio and at dwelling.

The guesses ranged from Chris Evans to Dermot O’Leary, with Jonathan, Maya and Davina all rightly touchdown on Dermot early on. Nevertheless, Mo Gilligan threw a curveball by selecting Large Narstie.

Viewers watching at dwelling have been simply as assured.

One fan wrote: ‘No have to doubt Mistletoe’s voice – it should be Mr Dermot O’Leary!’ whereas one other added: ‘O’Leary vibes for Mistletoe!’

Because the episode unfolded, one tweet completely captured the festive chaos: ‘Presently watching Dermot O’Leary dressed as an enormous pair of lips beneath Mistletoe in a Christmas carol-off in opposition to Scott Mills in a Figgy Pudding costume. If there’s a greater solution to spend Boxing Day, I can not consider it.’

Goose A-Laying was subsequent to carry out, tackling I Noticed Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. The panel was extraordinarily divided, with Davina guessing Miranda Hart, Jonathan selecting Catherine Tate, Maya suggesting Jill Scott and Mo Gilligan go to leftfield with Angela Rippon.

When Mistletoe defeated Goose A-Laying within the first showdown, Goose turned the primary to be unmasked simply half-hour into the present.

The reveal shocked the panel and viewers alike, because the costume got here off to disclose legendary actress and Coronation Road star Maureen Lipman.

Laughing, she mentioned, “I believe I overestimated myself. I used to be so busy taking part in a humorous goose that I forgot to sing.”

Followers have been equally shocked, with one tweeting: ‘Goose, everyone seems to be Maureen Lipman! Had no concept lol,” whereas one other admitted: “Omg MAUREEN LIPMAN!!! I can not imagine I did not get that.’

Third to carry out was Figgy Pudding, whose clues included a pie chart, references to being ‘early’ and ‘having breakfast’, and hints at a ‘gastronomic globetrotter’ way of life.

After the episode of When A Baby Is Born, Jonathan praised the efficiency, saying, “He is bought a superb voice!” Jonathan guessed Noel Fielding, Mo went with Johnny Vegas, Davina selected Matt Tebbutt, however Maya was confidently proper and mentioned: ‘I acknowledge that voice.’

Figgy Pudding was later revealed as radio DJ Scott Mills and earned on-line reward for each his singing and Maya’s eager sleuthing.

Santa’s Sack rounded out the primary few appearances, with clues that referenced a well-known household, a “supply dynasty” and even a can of hairspray. Davina guessed Lord Alan Sugar, whereas Mo went for Roman Kemp.

Within the showdown in opposition to Figgy Pudding, Santa’s Sack misplaced and was unmasked as Baroness Floella Benjamin OBE. “It was completely superb,” she mentioned. ‘I really like singing. It was a pleasure for me to return to the present and sing with my coronary heart and soul.”

The episode additionally featured appearances from pantomime favorites Fairy Godmother Su Pollard, Dame Christopher Biggins, Depraved Stepmother Lesley Joseph and Prince Charming Basil Brush, who added festive mischief by dropping further clues earlier than the panel.

Within the closing showdown, Mistletoe triumphed over Figgy Pudding to formally take the Christmas crown.

When Dermot O’Leary was revealed because the winner, Davina jokingly shouted: ‘I noticed you two weeks in the past and also you knew you have been doing this then! I will by no means belief you once more!’

Followers celebrating on-line have been additionally fast to assert victory for themselves. One tweet learn: ‘Our winner of this yr’s Christmas Particular! Has been uncovered as Dermot O’Leary – I guessed you right away.’

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