The Masked Singer (British TV series) series 3
The third series of the British version of The Masked Singer premiered on ITV on 1 January 2022, following a Christmas singalong episode which aired on 25 December 2021, and concluded on 12 February 2022. The series was won by singer Natalie Imbruglia as "Panda", with singer Charlotte Church finishing second as "Mushroom", and singer Mark Feehily placing third as "Robobunny".
Production
Prior to the airing of the second series' finale, panellist Jonathan Ross revealed that the programme would be returning for a third series. Filming for the series took place between 1 and 13 November 2021.Panellists and host
Following the announcement of the series, it was confirmed by ITV that Joel Dommett would return to present the series, whilst Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan would all return to the panel.Guest panellists included Olly Alexander in the sixth episode, Joan Collins in the seventh episode and series two winner Joss Stone in the eighth episode.
Contestants
A series of teasers revealing all twelve costumes were released on 27 November 2021.Episodes
Episode 3 (8 January)
- Theme: Movies
- Group number: "Another Day of Sun" from ''La La Land''
Episode 4 (15 January)
- Theme: Love
- Group number: "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
Episode 6 (29 January)
- Guest panelist: Olly Alexander
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Panda | "Blame It on the Boogie" by The Jacksons | SAFE | |
| 2 | Firework | "Waterloo" by ABBA | OUT | |
| 3 | Rockhopper | "We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)" by Tina Turner | RISK | |
| 4 | Doughnuts | "Everybody Get Up" by Five | Michael Owen | OUT |
| 5 | "A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman | SAFE | ||
| 6 | Mushroom | "Stone Cold" by Demi Lovato | SAFE | |
| 7 | Robobunny | "The Music of the Night" from The Phantom of the Opera | SAFE |
Episode 7: Semi-final (5 February)
- Guest panelist: Joan Collins
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes | OUT | ||
| 2 | Rockhopper | "Adore You" by Harry Styles | SAFE | |
| 3 | Robobunny | "Over the Rainbow" by Ariana Grande | SAFE | |
| 4 | Panda | "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club | SAFE | |
| 5 | Mushroom | "Don't Walk Away" by Jade | SAFE |
| # | Stage name | Song | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Rockhopper | "Lovin' You" by Minnie Riperton | OUT | |
| 2 | Robobunny | "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart" by Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus | SAFE | |
| 3 | Panda | "Dancing On My Own" by Robyn | SAFE | |
| 4 | Mushroom | "The Power of Love" by Jennifer Rush | SAFE |
Episode 8: Final (12 February)
- Group number: "The Edge of Glory" by Lady Gaga
- Guest panelist: Joss Stone
| # | Stage name | Song |
| 1 | Robobunny | "Run" by Leona Lewis |
| 2 | Panda | "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift |
| 3 | Mushroom | "Flower Duet" by Léo Delibes |
| # | Stage name | Song | Duet partner | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Robobunny | "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" by Aretha Franklin & George Michael | Nicola Roberts | THIRD PLACE | |
| 2 | Panda | "It Takes Two" by Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston | Jason Manford | SAFE | |
| 3 | Mushroom | "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris | Aston Merrygold | SAFE |
| # | Stage name | Song of the series | Identity | Result |
| 1 | Panda | "Story of My Life" by One Direction | WINNER | |
| 2 | Mushroom | "Stone Cold" by Demi Lovato | Charlotte Church | RUNNER-UP |