The guessing game has kicked off in spectacular fashion as The Masked Singer UK returns to ITV for its highly anticipated seventh series. Armchair detectives across the nation are already buzzing with confidence, claiming to have unmasked one of the elaborate costumes after a single performance.
The New Series and Its Mysterious Line-Up
The popular ITV programme, which sees celebrities sing in head-to-toe disguises to fool the panel and audience, launched its 2026 run on 3rd January. This year introduces a fresh twist with the debut of 'Masked Bands', featuring acts like Goldfish and No Trout and Emperor Penguin and the Antarctic Funkeys.
The twelve new contestants vying to keep their identities secret are: Red Panda, Moth, Disc Jockey, Sloth, Gargoyle, Can of Worms, Conkers, Arctic Fox, Toastie, Teabag, Yak, and Monkey Business.
Why Viewers Think Moth is a Sugababe
All eyes—and ears—are on the enigmatic Moth. Following the first performance, fans on social media platform X erupted with the same name, convinced they recognised the distinctive voice.
The clues presented for Moth included references to 'facing the music', growing 'bigger than my wildest dreams', and a successful mission requiring 'grace, power and presence'. Other hints mentioned serving 'in the west till my time was up' before returning to a 'rightful field', and a mention of a bluejay bird.
For countless viewers, these clues, combined with the vocal performance, pointed squarely to Keisha Buchanan, a founding member of the hugely successful girl group the Sugababes.
Social Media Erupts with Certainty
The reaction online was immediate and decisive. One fan declared on X: "I’m calling it first show. I don’t know about any of the clues but Moth is Keisha from the Sugababes. My ears and gut are telling me it’s her. I will lose my fricking mind if I’m right."
This sentiment was echoed far and wide. "MOTH IS 100% KEISHA FROM THE SUGABABES," stated another, while a third simply agreed: "Moth sounds exactly like keisha from the sugababes." The consensus among the show's dedicated fanbase appears overwhelming after just one episode.
The series follows Samantha Barks' victory as Pufferfish in 2025. She joins an illustrious list of past winners including Nicola Roberts as Queen Bee, Joss Stone as Sausage, Natalie Imbruglia as Panda, Charlie Simpson as Rhino and Danny Jones as Piranha.
