The Masked Dancer (British series 2)

The second series of the British version of The Masked Dancer premiered on ITV on 3 September 2022, and concluded on 22 October 2022. The series was won by actress Heather Morris as "Scissors", with actor Adam Garcia finishing second as "Onomatopoeia", and dancer/choreographer Bruno Tonioli placing third as "Pearly King".

The Masked Dancer
Series 2
Starring
Hosted byJoel Dommett
WinnerHeather Morris as "Scissors"
Runner-upAdam Garcia as "Onomatopoeia"
No. of episodes8
Release
Original networkITV
Original release3 September (2022-09-03) –
22 October 2022 (2022-10-22)
Series chronology

Production

Following the conclusion of the first series in May 2021, Katie Radcliffe, head of entertainment at ITV, stated that the show "may not return for a second series" and that the broadcaster were considering axing a number of shows on the channel, deeming the future of The Masked Dancer uncertain.[1][2][3] However, in December 2021, it was confirmed that the show would return for a second series.[4] Filming for the series took place at ITV Studios Bovingdon in May 2022.[5] On 24 August 2022, it was announced that the series would premiere on 3 September.[6]

Panellists and host
Series 2 panellists and host
Peter Crouch
Davina McCall
Jonathan Ross
Joel Dommett

In May 2022, it was announced by ITV that Joel Dommett would return to present the series, whilst Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, and Oti Mabuse would return to the panel.[7] Mo Gilligan was unable to return due to other commitments, former footballer Peter Crouch was announced as his replacement.[8][7][9] Gilligan returned as a guest panellist for the sixth episode of the series.[10] John Bishop, a guest panellist in the previous series, appeared in the seventh episode[11] and in place of the absent Ross for the final. Dawn French also joined the panel for the final.[12]

Contestants

The twelve celebrity costumes for the series were announced in July 2022,[13] including the series' first duo costume, with two celebrities competing together as "Pillar and Post".[14][15]

Results
Stage name Celebrity Occupation(s) Episodes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Scissors Heather Morris Actress WIN RISK SAFE SAFE SAFE WINNER
Onomatopoeia Adam Garcia Actor WIN SAFE SAFE RISK SAFE RUNNER-UP
Pearly King Bruno Tonioli Dancer/choreographer RISK RISK SAFE SAFE SAFE THIRD
Odd Socks Kimberley Walsh Singer/actress WIN SAFE RISK SAFE OUT
Sea Slug Denise Lewis Sports presenter WIN SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT
Candlestick Liam Charles Baker/TV presenter RISK SAFE SAFE OUT
Tomato Sauce Steph McGovern Journalist/TV presenter WIN SAFE OUT
Pillar and Post Frankie Seaman Ice skater RISK SAFE WD[lower-alpha 1]
David Seaman Footballer
Cactus Gareth Malone Choirmaster RISK OUT
Prawn Cocktail Stacey Dooley TV presenter WIN OUT
Pig Joanna Page Actress/TV presenter OUT
Astronaut Jesse Metcalfe Actor OUT
  The masked dancer won their face-off and remained in the competition.
  The masked dancer was safe from elimination.
  The masked dancer lost their face-off and was in the bottom three/two, but was not eliminated.
  The masked dancer was eliminated from the competition and unmasked upon their elimination.
  The masked dancer withdrew from the competition and was unmasked.
  The masked dancer did not perform.
The celebrities who competed in the second series of The Masked Dancer, pictured in order of elimination (L–R):


Jesse Metcalfe ("Astronaut"), Stacey Dooley ("Prawn Cocktail"), Gareth Malone ("Cactus"), Frankie & David Seaman ("Pillar and Post"), Steph McGovern ("Tomato Sauce"), Denise Lewis ("Sea Slug"), Kimberley Walsh ("Odd Socks"), Bruno Tonioli ("Pearly King"), Adam Garcia ("Onomatopoeia"), and Heather Morris ("Scissors")

Not pictured: Joanna Page ("Pig"), and Liam Charles ("Candlestick")

Episodes

Episode 1 (3 September)
Performances on the first episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Candlestick "Relight My Fire" by Take That Commercial undisclosed RISK
2 Scissors "Sorry" by Justin Bieber Samba undisclosed WIN
3 Astronaut "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd Robotic/Street Jesse Metcalfe OUT
4 Odd Socks "What a Man Gotta Do" by The Jonas Brothers Country Hoedown undisclosed WIN
5 Prawn Cocktail "One Night Only" from Dreamgirls Disco undisclosed WIN
6 Pillar and Post "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes Jazz undisclosed RISK

Episode 2 (10 September)
Performances on the second episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Pearly King "Going Underground" by The Jam Contemporary Fusion undisclosed RISK
2 Onomatopoeia "Bad Habits" by Ed Sheeran Argentine Tango undisclosed WIN
3 Pig "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves 60's Joanna Page OUT
4 Sea Slug "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls Sassy Commercial undisclosed WIN
5 Cactus "Livin' la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin Jive undisclosed RISK
6 Tomato Sauce "C'est la Vie" by B*Witched Irish Dancing undisclosed WIN

Episode 3 (17 September)
Performances on the third episode
#Stage nameSongStyleResult
1 Scissors "So What" by P!nk Character Rock RISK
2 Prawn Cocktail "Physical" by Dua Lipa Commercial Strut RISK
3 Pillar and Post "Giant" by Calvin Harris & Rag'n'Bone Man Partner/Lyrical SAFE
4 Odd Socks "This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan/"It's Tricky" by Run-DMC Hip Hop/Mashup SAFE
5 Candlestick "Dangerous Love" by Fuse ODG ft. Sean Paul Afro Beat SAFE
Dance Jam Style Identity Result
1 Scissors "Confident" by Demi Lovato Commercial Sass undisclosed SAFE
2 Prawn Cocktail "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Miley Cyrus Modern Jazz Stacey Dooley OUT

Episode 4 (24 September)
Performances on the fourth episode
#Stage nameSongStyleResult
1 Pearly King "I Like the Way" by BodyRockers Jazz RISK
2 Onomatopoeia "Pump It"/"Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas Street SAFE
3 Tomato Sauce "Good 4 U" by Olivia Rodrigo Character Rock SAFE
4 Sea Slug "Rockabye" by Clean Bandit ft. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie Dance Hall SAFE
5 Cactus "Too Darn Hot" by Cole Porter Jazz RISK
Dance Jam Style Identity Result
1 Pearly King "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" by Arrows Rock Strut undisclosed SAFE
2 Cactus "Jump" by Kris Kross Hip Hop Gareth Malone OUT

Episode 5 (1 October)
Performances on the fifth episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Sea Slug "Let's Get Loud" by Jennifer Lopez Cha Cha undisclosed SAFE
2 Pearly King "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes Samba undisclosed SAFE
3 Onomatopoeia "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara Theatrical Jazz undisclosed SAFE
4 Tomato Sauce "Red Alert" by Basement Jaxx Disco Steph McGovern OUT
5 Pillar and Post — Frankie Seaman WD[lower-alpha 1]
David Seaman
6 Odd Socks "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga Paso Doble undisclosed RISK
7 Scissors "The Voice Within" by Christina Aguilera Contemporary undisclosed SAFE
8 Candlestick "Thats What I Want" by Lil Nas X Jive undisclosed SAFE

Episode 6 (8 October)
Performances on the sixth episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Scissors "Wannabe" by Spice Girls Hip Hop undisclosed SAFE
2 Odd Socks "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé Military Jazz undisclosed SAFE
3 Candlestick "Finesse" by Bruno Mars Partner Street Liam Charles OUT
4 Onomatopoeia "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai Funk/Soul undisclosed RISK
5 Sea Slug "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid Theatrical Jazz undisclosed SAFE
6 Pearly King "House of Fun" by Madness Modern Stomp undisclosed SAFE

Episode 7: Semi-final (15 October)
First performances on the seventh episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Odd Socks "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts Commercial undisclosed RISK[lower-alpha 2]
2 Scissors "We Don't Talk About Bruno" from Encanto Tango undisclosed SAFE
3 Sea Slug "Instruction" by Jax Jones ft. Demi Lovato Salsa Denise Lewis OUT
4 Onomatopoeia "Butter" by BTS Tap undisclosed SAFE
5 Pearly King "Youngblood" by 5 Seconds of Summer Jazz undisclosed SAFE
Second performances on the seventh episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Odd Socks "You Can't Stop the Beat" from Hairspray Musical Theatre Kimberley Walsh OUT
2 Scissors "Best Song Ever" by One Direction Fusion/Freestyle undisclosed SAFE
3 Onomatopoeia "Moves Like Jagger" by Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera Street Jazz undisclosed SAFE
4 Pearly King "I Like to Move It" by Reel 2 Real ft. The Mad Stuntman Party Latin undisclosed SAFE

Episode 8: Final (22 October)
First performances on the eighth episode
#Stage nameSongStyle
1 Scissors "Respect" by Aretha Franklin Funk/Soul
2 Onomatopoeia "Came Here for Love" by Sigala House
3 Pearly King "Abcdefu" by Gayle Roaring Rock
Second performances on the eighth episode
#Stage nameSongStyleIdentityResult
1 Scissors "Wannabe" by Spice Girls Hip Hop undisclosed SAFE
2 Onomatopoeia "Butter" by BTS Tap undisclosed SAFE
3 Pearly King "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes Samba Bruno Tonioli THIRD PLACE
Ultimate Dance Jam
#Stage nameSongIdentityResult
1 Onomatopoeia "Pop" by NSYNC Adam Garcia RUNNER-UP
2 Scissors "Cut to the Feeling" by Carly Rae Jepsen Heather Morris WINNER
  • After dancing to their individual songs in the Ultimate Dance Jam, Onomatopoeia and Scissors concluded their battle dancing to "Let's Go" by Calvin Harris simultaneously.

Notes
  1. Frankie broke her ankle in a fall during an earlier rehearsal which caused the duo to be automatically eliminated
  2. After the audience had voted, there was a tie between Odd Socks and Sea Slug. The panel were then given the choice to save one and saved Odd Socks

References
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