The Masked Singer returned for a sixth series earlier this month
returned on January 4, with a new batch of celebrities hoping to impress the audience and the judges.
Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and returned to the judging panel for the launch of the sixth series, but they weren’t joined by Rita Ora.
stepped in to replace the singer following her departure from the series after four years.
Together, the four judges must try and work out which famous face is hiding behind the disguises, which include Wolf, Snail, Bear, Bush and plenty more.
As the series continues, Express Online has looked at the fortunes the four judges have amassed over the years.
Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross is one of the most successful presenters in the UK
A regular face on screen for decades, Jonathan Ross is now one of Britain’s sharpest TV personalities and presenters.
After kickstarting his career with chat show The Last Resort in 1987, he went on to become a broadcasting icon.
The 64-year-old hosted Friday Night with Jonathan Ross during the 2000s and early 2010s on One and presented his own radio show on Radio 2 from 1999 to 2010.
He has fronted The Jonathan Ross Show on ITV since 2011 and became a pannelist on The Masked Singer when it launched in the UK in 2020.
Thanks to his TV work, radio presenting and advertisements, Jonathan is estimated to have a net worth of £30 million, making him the wealthies of the four judges.
…
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan has been a judge on The Masked Singer since 2020
Before Mo Gilligan became a successful comedian, he worked in retail stories including Apple, Primark and Levi’s. He began uploading comedy videos on his social media accounts, with one reaching one million views in 24 hours.
This video, released in 2017, was spotted by Drake, who quoted some of the 36-year-old’s comedy on his account.
He has made a number of TV appearances, including The Big Fat Quiz of the Year and Channel 4’s The Big Narstie Show, which he co-hosted.
The comedian also struck a deal with , landing his own show, Momentum.
Mo has been a judge on The Masked Singer since 2020 and also sat on the panel for one series of in 2021.
According to the , Mo is worth a whopping £18 million.
His comedy tours, shows, alongside presenting high profile TV shows like the Brit Awards is likely the reason for Mo’s hefty net worth.
Don’t miss…
Davina McCall
Davina has hosted several TV shows, including Big Brother and My Mum, Your Dad
First gaining fame on MTV in the 90s, Davind McCall has gone on to have an illustrious television career.
She has presented a number of hit TV shows, from Big Brother, The Million Pound Drop, The Jump and most recently, My Mum, Your Dad.
Davina, 57, has sat on the judging panel for The Masked Singer UK since it first kicked off in 2020 and was a judge on The Masked Dancer for two series before its axe.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Davina’s prosperous career has amassed her a significant fortune, with an estimated net worth of around £4m.
This is likely due to her extensive television work and her role as the face of numerous brands.
She has served as brand ambassador for Garnier for more than 17 years and also works with JD Williams, a fashion and homeware retailer.
Maya Jama
Maya Jama has hosted Love Island since 2023
The newest addition to the panel, Maya Jama made her debut as a judge on the programme in 2025. She took over from singer Rita Ora, who reportedly left the show to become a judge on the US version.
Maya’s career kickstarted at just 18, when she became a presenter on JumpOff.TV – a YouTube channel that showcases various rap battles.
The 30-year-old joined MTV’s The Wrap Up in 2014 and the same year, hosted her own drivetime radio show on Rinse FM. Drive with May aired from 4pm until 7pm on weekdays.
Maya stepped down from the role in 2017, the year she teamed up with The Brit Awards. She hosted a live stream on Facebook from the red carpet and fronted the Pre-Brit Awards Party.
Also in 2017, Maya co-presented the ITV game show Cannonball with Andrew Flintoff and Frankie Bridge before co-hosting the first series of The Circle on Channel 4 the following year.
In 2023, Maya reached national fame when she became the presenter of Love Island, taking over from Laura Whitmore.
As of 2025, Maya has an estimated net worth of around £1.5 million.