The Masked Singer UK 2026 finalists set: Moth, Toastie and Conkers reach the final
The Masked Singer UK has confirmed its 2026 finalists after a semi-final double elimination that sent two big names home and cleared the runway for one last showdown. Moth, Toastie and Conkers advanced to next week’s final, while Sloth and Can of Worms were unmasked in a shakeup that changed the tone from playful guessing game to endgame.
The semi-final aired Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, and featured two rounds of performances before the audience vote cut the field from five to three.
Semi-final format delivers two exits
With five costumes still in contention, the semi-final followed a two-stage structure: everyone performed once, one contestant was eliminated and revealed, then the remaining four performed again before a second elimination and unmasking at the end.
The first reveal came after Round 1. Sloth was eliminated and unmasked as Ben Fogle. Later, after Round 2, Can of Worms was eliminated and unmasked as Marvin Humes. Their exits left Moth, Toastie and Conkers as the final three acts still masked heading into the finale.
Round 1 songs and the first reveal
The opening set leaned into crowd-pleasers and big vocals:
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Toastie performed “It’s Raining Men”
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Conkers performed “Everybody in Love”
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Sloth performed “We All Stand Together”
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Moth performed “Man I Need”
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Can of Worms performed “Cha Cha Slide”
After the first vote, Sloth was sent home and revealed to be Ben Fogle, best known in the UK for adventure and wildlife travel programming. His reveal fit a classic Masked Singer twist: a celebrity not primarily known for singing, but willing to commit fully to the bit.
Round 2 tightens the field to three
With Sloth gone, the remaining four returned for a second performance that was closer to “finale mode,” with more emotional delivery and bigger swing choices:
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Toastie performed “You’re Still the One”
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Conkers performed “Country House”
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Can of Worms performed “Ordinary People”
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Moth performed “Colors of the Wind”
The second vote eliminated Can of Worms, unmasking JLS singer and TV presenter Marvin Humes. That result set up a final trio that feels intentionally varied: one act leaning into pure vocal power, another into crowd energy and character, and a third sitting somewhere between pop polish and performance charm.
Why Moth, Toastie, and Conkers made it through
The finalists have each built a distinct lane over the season, which matters in a format where votes can hinge on more than technical singing.
Moth has tended to win on tone and control, often choosing modern ballads and emotionally pointed arrangements that make the costume feel like a character with an inner life.
Toastie has paired big, recognizable songs with confident stage presence, turning familiar hooks into “sing-along” moments that play well with a live audience.
Conkers has leaned into warm pop delivery and a steady, accessible performance style—less about risky reinvention, more about consistency and likability.
With two unmaskings now done, the guessing narrative will likely intensify around these three, but the competitive logic is simple: they’ve each created a clear identity that viewers can latch onto.
Finale date and what happens next
The final is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. The broadcast slot begins at 2:00 p.m. ET and runs to about 3:30 p.m. ET.
In the final, Moth, Toastie and Conkers will perform again, and all three identities will be revealed by the end of the episode. The last question is how the finale will be structured: whether it emphasizes a “best performance wins” arc, a greatest-hits recap of the season’s standout moments, or a surprise-heavy episode designed to keep the final unmaskings from being too predictable.
Either way, the semi-final’s double exit did its job. It cleared away two fan-favorite costumes, delivered two recognizable reveals, and left a three-act finish that feels balanced enough to keep the winner uncertain until the last vote.
Sources consulted: The Independent, TV Guide UK, Yahoo News UK, Wikipedia
