The Masked Singer viewers accuse show of 'fake' row as judges' guesses spark controversy

'Not allowed to guess': Fans slam panel

Viewers of The Masked Singer have expressed their frustration as they believe the show's judges are being influenced by producers when making guesses about the disguised celebrities.

New faces on the panel

Love Island host Maya Jama joins the judging panel this year, alongside Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and special guest Mo Farah, as a fresh lineup of celebrities take the stage.

Controversy and cliffhangers

As the panel attempted to identify the celebrities behind the masks, fans took to social media to criticize the show, with one viewer suggesting that judges are not allowed to make genuine guesses and another questioning the purpose of certain aspects of the show.

The first episode of the series left fans on a cliffhanger as one masked singer was about to be revealed but postponed until the next episode, sparking further frustration among viewers.