Keisha Buchanan unmasked as Moth and crowned winner of The Masked Singer UK
On 14 February 2026 (ET) the masked microphone mystery ended as Moth was crowned champion of the latest series of The Masked Singer UK and unmasked as Sugababes founding member Keisha Buchanan. The final three — Moth, Conkers and Toastie — delivered a showstopping evening of performances before the masks came off and the winner was revealed.
Final showdown and the big reveal
The final instalment saw Moth, Conkers and Toastie battle it out in front of the panel and a live audience. Moth impressed with a string of bold choices, including covers that pushed the singer beyond a comfort zone; Buchanan later described taking on Whitney Houston and Aerosmith songs as some of the toughest moments of the run. When the moment arrived, cheers filled the studio as the Moth mask came off to reveal Buchanan’s identity and the victory.
Conkers finished in second place and was revealed as television presenter Ben Shephard, while Toastie took third and was unmasked as soul singer and broadcaster Mica Paris. Panel reactions ranged from stunned disbelief to delighted confirmation: one judge had been convinced the winner was another famous vocalist, while another panelist celebrated having guessed correctly.
Performance highlights and behind-the-mask challenges
The final paired the remaining masked singers with returning former contestants for special duet moments, mixing nostalgia with spectacle as past faces joined the last three on stage. A guest judge joined the panel for the finale, offering fresh commentary on the performances and the clues laid down across the series.
Buchanan reflected on the experience as gruelling but rewarding, saying the show pushed her vocally and creatively. Tackling material she’d avoided in the past — out of respect for the original artists or sheer technical fear — proved a defining feature of her run. The anonymity of the mask let contestants take risks they might otherwise have avoided, enabling surprising song choices and unexpectedly raw interpretations.
Across the series several high-profile names were unmasked in earlier episodes, turning weeks of speculation into a parade of reveals that tested the panel’s detective work. The final’s blend of theatrical staging, costume artistry and vocal unpredictability underlined why the format continues to attract established stars looking for a fresh challenge.
What the win means for Buchanan and the format
For Keisha Buchanan, the victory reconnects her with mainstream television audiences and showcases a different side of a familiar voice. The win also highlights how the format can reframe careers: established performers arrive with histories and reputations, then leave having taken creative risks away from the spotlight.
The series’ finale offered the customary mix of spectacle and sentiment — a celebration of disguise, surprise and performance skill. For viewers it closed a season of guessing games and theatrical reveals; for the winner it marked a rare moment of recognition under an unusual spotlight.
