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Popular TV Star Joins Cast of ITV Show with Major Format Shake-up for New Series
Alan Carr joins the panel with a rival Wild Cards team as ITV shakes up the format for season eight.
- On Thursday, comedian Alan Carr revealed he is joining ITV's The Masked Singer as a judge, introducing a new 'Wild Cards' team to rival the established panel.
- Carr's victory on The Celebrity Traitors preceded this role, boosting his profile after years as the former Chatty Man host and previous guest panelist on the singing competition.
- In a series twist, his 'Wild Cards' sleuths will face the newly dubbed 'Legends'—Davina McCall, Gilligan, Maya Jama, and Ross. Carr vowed to bring "intelligence" to the panel.
- The Masked Singer returns for its eighth season in 2027, with host Joel Dommett returning. Carr described the role as a "dream come true."
- Produced by Bandicoot Scotland, the show reached over 12 million viewers this year. All previous seasons remain available on ITVX for streaming.
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