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The Masked Singer Unveils a Special Spin-Off as It Takes Over Strictly Come Dancing at Christmas

This holiday season, viewers are in for a spectacular treat as The Masked Singer gears up with its very first Christmas special — a dazzling festive extravaganza aimed squarely at giving Strictly Come Dancing a run for its money.

The festive one-off of The Masked Singer was filmed during the winter season and is designed to bring extra sparkle, laughter, and mystery to Christmas Day viewing. ITV’s intention? To deliver a must-watch event that transforms into a holiday tradition for families gathered around their TV sets (Head Topics).

Building on the popularity of earlier themed editions — such as the I’m a Celebrity… special in 2022 and 2023 — this Christmas outing promises all the familiar thrills: extravagant costumes, surreptitious performances, and jaw-dropping unmaskings, wrapped in festive cheer (What to Watch, the-masked-singer.fandom.com).

Meanwhile, the BBC’s answer in the Christmas corner remains Strictly Come Dancing, with its own annual festive special bringing star-studded glitz and ballroom glamour. In 2024, six celebrities took to the dancefloor in a pre-recorded yuletide showdown, vying for the Christmas Champion crown in a glittering winter wonderland decorated solely for them (Yahoo Tin Tức UK, The Sun, The Scottish Sun).

By launching a Christmas spin-off, The Masked Singer isn’t just competing—it’s reimagining the holiday TV landscape. It’s claiming a space where mystery meets merriment, where every costume hides a clue, and where the festive competitive spirit gets a whole new twist.

Whether you’re team Masked Singer or backing Strictly, one thing’s certain: this Christmas, the holiday screen is a stage for bold TV theatrics.