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Davina McCall, 52, shuns her heavy fringe in favour of intricate plaits at The Masked Singer launch


Davina McCall, 52, shuns her usual heavy fringe in favour of intricate plaits… as she larks around with a unicorn contestant at The Masked Singer launch

It’s had huge success around the world and now The Masked Singer is finally coming to the UK after originating in South Korea in 2015.

And to kick things off in style, judge Davina McCall was lighting up the stage at the launch on Thursday, as she donned a sizzling ensemble and dramatic hair. 

The former Big Brother star, 52, shunned her usual heavy fringe in favour of a slicked back do while dazzling in a feathered jumpsuit.

Stunner: Davina McCall was lighting up the stage at The Masked Singer launch on Thursday, as she donned a sizzling ensemble and dramatic hair

Stunner: Davina McCall was lighting up the stage at The Masked Singer launch on Thursday, as she donned a sizzling ensemble and dramatic hair

Last week, a first look teaser showed judges Davina, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Ken Jeong trying to work out the identity of the 12 mystery celebs behind the masks on the singing competition. 

The premise of the show sees 12 celebrities disguised in elaborate character costumes singing for the panel, who will test their guessing skills along with the viewers at home.

When each singer is knocked out of the competition, their real identity will be revealed. Eight of the 12 characters have been teased by ITV as: Unicorn, Fox, Monster, Chameleon, Daisy, Octopus, Duck and Queen Bee.

Host Joel Dommett teases the a-list celebs behind the masks, revealing in the trailer: ‘We’ve got everything. Comedians, sports stars to Grammy winners.’

Cheeky! The former Big Brother star, 52, shunned her usual heavy fringe in favour of a slicked back do while dazzling in a feathered jumpsuit

Cheeky! The former Big Brother star, 52, shunned her usual heavy fringe in favour of a slicked back do while dazzling in a feathered jumpsuit

Changing looks! Davina was changing her look as she pulled her fringe back (pictured left on Thursday and right last week)

Changing looks! Davina was changing her look as she pulled her fringe back (pictured left on Thursday and right last week)

The Masked Singer aired its first US series earlier this year with the likes of Donny Osmond, La Toya Jackson, Ricki Lake and Gladys Knight among the singing celebs.

Judge Ken joins the UK show from the US version, where he sat on the panel with Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke and Jenny McCarthy.

The Australian version sees the judging panel made up of Lindsay Lohan, Dannii Minogue, Dave Hughes and Jacki O.

Rita recently told of her joy at joining the UK series, saying: ‘I’m so excited to be part of this incredible panel, bring it on! I’m a huge fan of The Masked Singer, it’s such a fresh and original show.

Hot stuff: Last week, a first look teaser showed judges Davina, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Ken Jeong trying to work out the identity of the 12 mystery celebs behind the masks on the singing competition

Hot stuff: Last week, a first look teaser showed judges Davina, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Ken Jeong trying to work out the identity of the 12 mystery celebs behind the masks on the singing competition

‘I can’t wait for it to come to the UK and to get started – it’s going to be so much fun.’

Rita’s fellow judge Davina said: ‘I love this show! I’m so excited and I can’t wait to join Rita, Jonathan and the inimitable Ken on the panel and see just what amazing costumes and performances our celebrities will be bringing to the show.’

Jonathan added: ‘I am thrilled and excited to be in pole position as the mystery singers show us what they’ve got.

‘I loved the American version of the show so can’t wait to try and uncover the mystery UK superstars hiding beneath the masks. It should be great fun!’ 

Happy days: Jonathan added: 'I am thrilled and excited to be in pole position as the mystery singers show us what they’ve got'

Happy days: Jonathan added: ‘I am thrilled and excited to be in pole position as the mystery singers show us what they’ve got’



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