The Masked Singer reveals Spag Bol’s identity as ITV presenting legend
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The Masked Singer UK is back on screens, and we’ve had our first official reveal!. With Joel Dommett as host, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan returned to the panel this weekend for a new series of the world-famous guessing game. Joining them was Maya Jama, notepad and pen at the ready. The Love Island beauty replaces Rita Ora as the new detective behind the desk, who instead appears on the programme’s US version.
![[Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (14401890ai) Kate Garraway 'Good Morning Britain' TV show, London, UK - 26 Mar 2024]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/SEI_214053807-c653-e1729752341282.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Last night, Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Snail, Spag Bol, Tattoo, and Teeth became the first six characters to perform, leaving us scratching our heads as we pondered what their identities could be. Fortunately, we didn’t have long to wait to discover the identity of Spag Bol, as they became the first contestant eliminated, meaning their mask was taken off. The panel saved Teeth in the bottom two.
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Much to the shock of the studio audience and viewers at home—and after a major cliffhanger on Saturday night—Spag Bol was unveiled as Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway this evening. Previous guesses from the judges included Judy Murray, Ruby Wax, and Julia Bradbury.
![[From Bandicoot TV The Masked Singer SR6 Ep1 :on ITV1 and ITVX Pictured: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Mo Farah, Maya Jama & Jonathan Ross This photograph is (C) Bandicoot TV and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or ITV plc. This photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by ITV plc Picture Desk. This photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of ITV Picture Desk. Full Terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms For further information please contact: michael.taiwo1@itv.com]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_234962391-4e3c.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
However, it seems viewers were bang on the money, as thousands of X users predicted Kate’s identity right away. After her unveiling, Laurenn_Ellie posted: ‘Guessed Kate Garraway from the first verse’. Essentialrhythm also tweeted: ‘I KNEW it was Kate Garraway’.
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Unmasked, ITV star Kate, 57, joked that she’s aware she ‘can’t sing’ before dissecting some of the clues in her VT. The appearance of a nail file in her first clue package referred to her hosting gig on Smooth Radio, while a riddle about her being from a ‘different camp’ was a nod to her time in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.
![[Kate Garraway unmasked as Spag Bol (Picture: ITV)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235062260-97ad.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
