Chris Kamara

The Masked Singer's new series started on Sunday and the first celebrity to be eliminated and unmasked was Chris Kamara.

However, all of their guesses proved to be off the mark as Ghost was actually Soccer Saturday legend Chris. Jonathan Ross guessed at Love Island narrator Iain Stirling to be the celeb in disguise, while Mo Gilligan seemed convinced it was comedian John Bishop. [The Masked Singer ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/all-about/the-masked-singer)series four saw a host of different characters compete against each other in a bid to earn the studio audience's votes. First up were [Knitting ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/who-knitting-the-masked-singer-25875302)and [ Jellyfish,](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/who-jellyfish-masked-singer-michelle-25875366) before Otter and Ghost took to the stage, with Cat & Mouse and Phoenix taking part in the final battle. Jellyfish, Otter and Phoenix all avoided being at risk of being the first character to get the boot, with the panel then choosing Ghost to go home, ahead of Knitting and Cat & Mouse. Chris Kamara was at the centre of a big twist as he was eliminated from The Masked Singer, becoming the first star in the show's history to have a second costume.

The Masked Singer returned to our screens this evening as six of the 12 contestants - including the ITV show's first ever duo - battled it out to make it ...

"It isn't a singing competition is it, it's just guessing who's behind the mask! I love singing so enjoy any chance I get to sing," he explained of his difficulties about being on the programme. And you can always see in the room who's a fan favourite as well. I’m not the best at keeping secrets so I’m not sure what will shock them most, taking part in the show or keeping it a secret." I want to see the surprise on their faces when they see me unmasked on the show. I really enjoyed it though it was really fun.

The ITV show hid the identities of Knitting, Jelly Fish, Otter, Ghost, Cat and Mouse and Phoenix, as the panel and viewers guessed who was behind the masks.

The panel had guessed he was someone from ITV Love Island but nobody had nailed who it could have been. Former Leeds Utd legend Kamara had viewers laughing when he removed his mask only for there to be another mask under his costume - eventually revealing his identity as much loved TV and football star. The masked singer will return next Saturday at 6.30pm on ITV. The ITV show hid the identities of Knitting, Jelly Fish, Otter, Ghost, Cat and Mouse and Phoenix, as the panel and viewers guessed who was behind the masks. Sadly, Kamara was voted out by the panel and will be the first character to leave the competition this series but had people questioning who he could be. [Chris Kamara](https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/chris-kamaras-life-diagnosis-illness-25750051) was revealed as Ghost on tonight's episode of The Masked Singer, which returned to our TV screens for the first episode of the series.

The chart-topping singer asked if he would consider doing a duet with her in the future as she praised him for his vocal talent. Promoted Stories.

Fans of the hit ITV talent series saw Ghost go head to head with Knitting and Cat and mouse as they battled for a place in next weeks show, but they crashed out after judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross correctly guessed their identity. Chris meanwhile admitted that he had taken part in the show because his grandchildren love it and that he couldn't wait to see their reactions when they realise it was him under the mask. Clearly delighted at the offer Chris was quick to say he would love to join her in a vocal collaboration. The chart-topping singer asked if he would consider doing a duet with her in the future as she praised him for his vocal talent. [The Masked Singer](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/the-masked-singer) saw its first celebrity booted off the new series as Ghost was unmasked as Chris Kamara after they failed to impress viewers with their performance. [The Masked Singer's Rita Ora sizzles in slinky black dress as she returns to show](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/tv/masked-singers-rita-ora-sizzles-28853140)

The Ninja Warrior star and Cash In The Attic presenter threw the judges and viewers alike by putting on a Scottish accent. Advertisement. Chris Kamara was ...

[Kammy](https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/20684401/chris-kamara-lost-speech-illness-sky-sports/), who is living with the [condition apraxia of speech](https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/20684401/chris-kamara-lost-speech-illness-sky-sports/), took many fans by surprise, with actor Louis Emerick writing on Twitter: "Wow! Did not think of him at all." It was hard to sing in though. Another viewer said: "Wow.. It was simple but that’s what I really liked about it. Chris said of his outfit: "I loved it.

Back in October Middlesbrough-born Chris Kamara opened up about his battle with speech apraxia that made him "feel like a fraud". It came after he left Sky ...

@AdamAtk20365097 said: "Fair play to Kammy even with his speech issues going on masked singer… @tashhjones said: "Seeing @chris_kammy on the masked singer made me wanna cry. @_moaning-Minnie tweeted: "@chris_kammy Just brought me to tears!

Six masked celebrities – Knitting, Jellyfish, Otter, Ghost, Cat and Mouse, and Phoenix – featured in the new episode, but Kamara's Ghost was the first to be ...

“My grandkids love the characters and we love to play along. [Knitting](/topic/knitting), Jellyfish, [Otter](/topic/otter), Ghost, Cat and Mouse, and Phoenix – featured in the new episode, but Kamara’s Ghost was the first to be unmasked. [Chris Kamara](/topic/chris-kamara) was the first character to be unmasked on the new series of ITV1’s reality singing contest The Masked Singer on Sunday.

The Masked Singer UK star Chris Kamara has joked about his Scottish accent after being the first celebrity to leave the 2023 series.

Asked whether he has ever watched the show before, Chris revealed: ‘Yes it’s a fan favourite in our house. They love this show. [Rita Ora](https://metro.co.uk/tag/rita-ora/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK1), [Davina McCall](https://metro.co.uk/tag/davina-mccall/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK2), [Mo Gilligan](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mo-gilligan/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P3_LNK3), and Jonathan Ross off scent over his identity by putting on a Scottish accent. ‘My grandkids, we’ll sit around together and they’ll have no idea. [ the first celebrity to be unmasked](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/01/the-masked-singer-who-was-the-first-celebrity-revealed-as-ghost-is-eliminated-18023586/) on the new series of ITV1’s reality singing contest and was underneath the Ghost costume. [Chris Kamara](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chris-kamara/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) had a laugh at his own expense after being unveiled on The Masked Singer on Sunday night.

The show, which aired on New Year's Day, caused surprise with a double costume twist.

A legend." Love Kammy." [catchphrase](https://www.nottinghampost.com/whats-on/) as he exclaimed: "Unbelievable Jeff!" And @letsdigit said: "@chris_kammy love his bones." Lucky lucky day!" And @SuzDowson73 cheered: "Yes!

Joel McDermott is back with the popular singing contest which sees 12 celebrities battling it out as the celebrity panel tries to guess which big names are ...

[Joel McDermott ](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19998767.joel-dommett-announces-replacement-host-comic-relief-contracting-covid/)is back with the popular singing contest which sees 12 celebrities battling it out as the celebrity panel tries to guess which big names are behind the getups. The Masked Singer continues every weekend on ITV1 and ITVX. Ghost on The Masked Singer identity revealed The identity of the Ghost on In the end, the judges choose to save Knitting and Cat & Mouse leading to Ghost being unmasked. The identity of the first celebrity from series four was revealed in its New Year's Day return.

The judges then locked in their final guess about which famous face was behind the Ghost costume. Mo Gilligan thought the Ghost was comedian John Bishop while ...

[Joel McDermott ](https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/19998767.joel-dommett-announces-replacement-host-comic-relief-contracting-covid/)is back with the popular singing contest which sees 12 celebrities battling it out as the celebrity panel tries to guess which big names are behind the getups. The Masked Singer continues every weekend on ITV1 and ITVX. Ghost on The Masked Singer identity revealed The identity of the Ghost on In the end, the judges choose to save Knitting and Cat & Mouse leading to Ghost being unmasked. The identity of the first celebrity from series four was revealed in its New Year's Day return.

The former Sky Sports pundit, 64, shared the sweet moment his grandchildren watched him being unmasked as Ghost on The Masked Singer in the first ...

'Not even my wife knows so it’s going to be a surprise for the whole family. He added: 'I did it for the grandkids. It was an end of an era for Chris when he left his Sky Sports jobs after 24 years at the end of last season due to the condition. They love this show. Sweet: Chris Kamara shared the sweet moment his grandchildren watched him being unmasked as Ghost on The Masked Singer in the first elimination Chris Kamara shared the sweet moment his grandchildren watched him being unmasked as Ghost on The Masked Singer in the first elimination.