ITV The Masked Singer fans say ‘it's the biggest reveal yet' in show shake up
The quirky singing competition returned to our TV screens on Saturday night for the semi-final. It sees celebrities dress up in extravagant costumes to perform songs, with judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama and Mo Gilligan having to guess who they are.
Five celebrities remain - Pufferfish, Bush, Wolf, Bear and Dressed Crab. In tonight's show there will be a double elimination ahead of the final next week.
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But in this week's show there was a major change to the format as judge Mo was missing from the line-up. Instead the judges were joined by Richard E. Grant
Host Joel Dommett commented: "It's Richard E. Grant, I can't believe it. I'm really really excited for you to be on the show." Richard responded saying he was a 'big fan of the show'.
The actor has starred in numerous films, including Whitnail and I, Saltburn and Warlock. He's also featured in TV shows including Game of Thrones.
Fans took to X to share their delight at his appearance. @JessicaCarmodyV said: 'The reveal of Richard E. Grant as Masked Singer UK panelist is definitely the biggest reveal yet!'
Several called him a 'legend' for appearing in the show. @xxncisaddictxx said: 'Richard E Grant legend! Loved him in Withnail and I' and one fan, @TVMusings22 wrote: 'Richard E Grant! What a legend!' @amz07 said: 'LOVE Richard E Grant and even more so that he's on this programme'
But for one fan it meant that their theory for Bear was out the window. @SocialMediaJon1 wrote: 'Dam it I thought Richard E Grant was Bear now I see he's sat on the blasted panel'.
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