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Red Panda's Delayed Debut: Masked Singer Mystery Solved
17 Jan
Summary
- Red Panda's performance was removed from the launch episode due to a Swiss fire.
- The performance featured a song called Disco Inferno with fire-themed dancers.
- Despite the delay, Red Panda will continue to perform in future episodes.
The Masked Singer welcomed the Red Panda for their debut on Saturday, following an unexpected removal from the initial launch episode. This decision stemmed from a tragic fire in Switzerland that resulted in numerous fatalities, prompting ITV to pull the performance over concerns of insensitivity.
The Red Panda's initial routine was planned to feature the song 'Disco Inferno' by The Trammps, with dancers reportedly clad in fire-themed costumes. This staging, coupled with the song's theme, was deemed ill-judged given the devastating New Year's Eve incident in Switzerland.
Despite the initial setback and a reported online leak of the first performance, ITV confirmed that the Red Panda, and the celebrity beneath the mask, would remain part of the 2026 series. Viewers can anticipate seeing further performances from the Red Panda in the upcoming weeks of the competition.
