Episodes

  • MASKCAST, Episode 15 with Keala Settle a.k.a Airfryer

    MASKCAST, Episode 15 with Keala Settle a.k.a Airfryer
    Feb 19 2024
    We did it Maskcasters! We completed Series 5 - and what a series it was!

    Sad the iconic ITV guessing game is over? Don't be - we've a bumper podcast for you to celebrate all the people behind the mask!

    Star of 'The Greatest Showman' and Hollywood royalty Keala Settle joins Nick Johns to talk incredibly candidly about her experience as Airfryer.

    Plus we have interviews with all three finalists! How did Lemar find his journey as Cricket compared to Fame Academy? Why did Alex Brooker (Bigfoot) have to apologise to Ricky Wilson (Phoenix)? And why did our winner Danny Jones (Piranha) sign up in the first place?

    There's only one way to find out...

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    41 mins
  • MASKCAST, Episode 14, Can Claire Richards a.k.a Knitting crack the clues?

    MASKCAST, Episode 14, Can Claire Richards a.k.a Knitting crack the clues?
    Feb 15 2024
    It's finally here! This Saturday night on ITV1 and STV we will find out not only who is behind the remaining masks but also our Series 5 winner!

    Will Cricket bowl us over? Will Big Foot put a spring-in-our step? Will Piranha keep us hooked? Nick Johns and Claire Richards are the ultimate superfans and have a few ideas of their own....

    The show's Creative Director Dan Nettleton talks us through his proudest moments (and just how he made them happen) and Nicky Campbell a.k.a Dippy Egg takes on our legendary quiz Maskermind!

    Can you help crack the clues? Will the quiz leave you scrambled? There's only one way to find out...

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    26 mins
  • MASKCAST, Episode 13 with Nicky Campbell a.k.a Dippy Egg

    MASKCAST, Episode 13 with Nicky Campbell a.k.a Dippy Egg
    Feb 12 2024
    How did The Masked Singer help broadcaster Nicky Campbell OBE come out of his shell?

    After hatching a plan with creator Beth Honan to create one of the most hilarious characters in Masked Singer history, he even fooled his bestie, our very own Davina McCall!

    Plus we catch up with Hollywood actress Keala Settle (Aifryer) and pop icon Tiffany (Eiffel Tower) whist they are still in their flashing costumes side of stage!

    Let us know who YOU think is behind the mask by sending a voice note on 07999- 584-515
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    27 mins
  • MASKCAST Episode 12, How do we create a character?

    MASKCAST Episode 12, How do we create a character?
    Feb 8 2024
    Want a bumper episode of girl power? You're in the right place!

    Hear from two Masked Singer legends; Claire Richards a.k.a Knitting joins Nick Johns to crack those clues and Sausage a.k.a Joss Stone plays a banger in our sizzling quiz Maskermind!

    Plus creative genius Beth Honan, the lady responsible for birthing each character and putting together each iconic weekly performance talks us through the process - prepare for a memorable trip down masked memory lane!


    Let us know who YOU think is behind the mask by sending a voice note on 07999-584-515
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    36 mins
  • MASKCAST Episode 11 with Joss Stone a.k.a Sausage

    MASKCAST Episode 11 with Joss Stone a.k.a Sausage
    Feb 5 2024
    It's a big moment on MASKCAST as we go international and speak to Series Two winner Joss Stone from Nashville. The Brit and Grammy winner explains why dressing up as a banger was "the most fun thing" she's ever done!

    How did being pregnant with her 'little chipolata' affect her vocals, why oh why did she choose to be Sausage and how did she hilariously misinterpret the rules of the game?

    Plus Nicky Campbell (Dippy Egg) and Melody Thornton (Maypole) join us the moment they leave the stage, still in costume, to discuss their experience on ITV's ultimate guessing game!

    Let us know who YOU think is behind the mask by sending a voice note on 07999- 584-515
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    29 mins
  • MASKCAST, Episode 10, Can you make anyone a singer?

    MASKCAST, Episode 10, Can you make anyone a singer?
    Feb 1 2024
    Ever wondered how just about any famous face can hold a decent tune under their mask?
    Vocal Coach Mark De-Lisser talks us through the process of how he can make anyone a singer for the ultimate ITV show, whilst also revealing which character surprised him the most, and who worked the hardest.

    Bubble tea is back as Julia Sawalha takes on our famous Maskermind quiz and Nick John's goes through your guesses, as together we try to crack just who is behind the mask...

    Let us know who YOU think is behind the mask by sending a voice note on 07999- 584-515
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    30 mins
  • MASKCAST, Episode 9 with Julia Sawalha

    MASKCAST, Episode 9 with Julia Sawalha
    Jan 29 2024
    Snap those fingers and crack those clues because we’re about to pop with excitement!

    Actress Julia Sawalha a.k.a Bubble Tea joins our very own superfan Nick Johns to spill all the piping hot tea on our favorite ITV guessing game!

    What was it like being reunited with her stage Mum Jennifer Saunders? How did she overcome overwhelming nerves? And why has the experience changed her approach to life?

    Plus we hear from Daytime TV Queen Lorraine Kelly a.k.a Owl fresh from coming off the stage - it's a hoot!

    Let us know who YOU think is behind the mask by sending a voice note on 07999- 584-515
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    26 mins
  • MASKCAST Episode 8, Studio day explained...

    MASKCAST Episode 8, Studio day explained...
    Jan 25 2024
    Ratty a.k.a Shirley Ballas left us with such a smile on our face that we got her back for Maskermind - our fast paced, fun packed quiz. It might be squeaky-chum time!

    Nick Johns joins the shows Creative Director Dan Nettleton to talk through a typical studio day, from the moment contestants get picked up from their homes to shining in the spotlight on stage.

    How do they eat? How long are they in costume for? And what happens if they bump into another contestant? You're about to find out!

    Plus we run through YOUR guesses on who can be behind those masks.....

    Voicenote and text your guesses on: 07999584515
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    28 mins