The winner of ITV's popular television show The Masked Singer has been officially revealed following weeks of intense speculation and audience guesses. The hit programme returned to screens on February 14, 2026, delivering a dramatic finale where both viewers and the celebrity judging panel finally discovered the identities behind the remaining elaborate costumes.
Moth Triumphs as Masked Singer Champion
In a thrilling conclusion, the character Moth was announced as the winner of The Masked Singer 2026. The costume was removed to reveal Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan, prompting an outpouring of support from fans across social media platforms.
Following her victory, Keisha Buchanan expressed that she had "started to embrace Moth" and described the unveiling as a profound "relief". The star elaborated on her experience, stating: "It felt like a relief in a way because every show Maya Jama kept guessing it was me and from quite early on so I was excited to see everyone’s reaction who disagreed with her."
She added: "I was smiling the entire time! There were so many amazing singers on the show, especially Toastie, so I honestly didn’t expect to get so far down the competition. It felt amazing."
Conkers Stuns as Runner-Up
Securing second place was the character Conkers, whose unmasking delivered one of the most shocking moments in the show's history. Conkers was revealed to be This Morning presenter Ben Shephard, leaving both the audience and celebrity judges in a state of disbelief.
Host Joel Dommett was seen falling to the floor in astonishment, noting that Ben Shephard had previously served as a panellist during the show's Halloween week. Fellow judge Mo was rendered speechless, exclaiming: "The deception! I can't believe this."
Reflecting on what he described as "one of the biggest surprises in The Masked Singer History", Ben Shephard admitted: "I’ve loved it. The experience has been remarkable. Really special. I loved that side of it."
He continued: "As a rule, I think I’m pretty straight down the line and the fact I got to do something so under-hand. Davina was talking to me in the most minute detail about what happens when you’re a contestant on the show. I was asking her loads of questions."
Confessing that he is "not necessarily the best singer", Ben Shephard went on to reveal that he has been interviewing the unmasked celebrities on This Morning while secretly remaining in the competition. The host said: "They have no idea I’m on the show and still in it! It’s an isolating experience going on this show as you can’t tell anyone. I can’t wait to be able to talk to everyone about it."
The series has featured numerous jaw-dropping reveals, including celebrities such as Alex Jones, Kate Nash, and Professor Green. The entire season is available for streaming on ITVX, allowing fans to catch up on all the dramatic moments and performances.
