Kate Nash and Anton du Beke Unmasked on Masked Singer UK

In a dramatic double elimination on the January 24 episode of The Masked Singer UK, series seven delivered two surprise reveals that thrilled viewers and the studio audience. Singer Kate Nash was unmasked as Monkey Business, while Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton du Beke emerged from the Arctic Fox costume, marking the first such paired exit of the season.

The episode, hosted by Joel Dommett and broadcast on ITV1 and ITVX, featured performances from eight remaining contestants in elaborate disguises, including Toastie, Red Panda, Can of Worms, Conkers, Moth, and Sloth. The panel, comprising regulars Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Maya Jama, and Mo Gilligan, welcomed guest judge Perrie Edwards of Little Mix, who joined in dissecting cryptic clues and accents alongside the others.

The elimination process began with audience votes, which sent Monkey Business to the unmasking stage after a rendition of "As Long As He Needs Me," originally performed by Georgia Brown in the musical Oliver!. Nash, 38, known for her hit "Foundations," explained the clues tying to her career. References to coffee nodded to her roles in the films Coffee Wars and Syrup, while a streaming hint alluded to...