The Masked Dancer UK has confirmed its line-up of guest judges.

The Masked Singer spin-off show will debut on May 29 for a week of special episodes on ITV, where Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan cross over alongside Oti Mabuse as permanent judges.

ITV has now also announced three guest judges to feature throughout the week, starting with This Morning co-presenter Holly Willoughby – who is taking the week off from her daytime job.

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"How the Masked Dancers are able to pull off the moves they're doing in these costumes is mind-blowing," Holly said. "I absolutely loved joining the panel as a special guest and getting to play detective. You're all in for a real treat."

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ITV

Also joining the team will be David Walliams, since the Britain's Got Talent live semi-finals week won't be airing in its traditional half-term week this year.

"I had a blast being a guest judge on the show," he said. "It is so silly and fun that you can't help but have the best time. Joel and the other judges made me feel so welcome.

"It is much harder than judging BGT though. This is more like having to be a detective!”

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Rounding out the guest judging squad is brand new Doctor Who companion John Bishop, who says: "I went to The Masked Dancer recording not sure what it would be like, but it was the most fun I've had for a long time.

"The show is crazy – but in a good way – and seeing the video wall with all the viewers and families at home watching gives it an extra spice. It was a really fun evening and I thoroughly enjoyed it."

The judging panel have their hands full as they try to identify the celebrities inside the costumes playing colourful characters such as Knickerbocker Glory, Frog, Rubber Chicken and Scarecrow.

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Vincent Dolman//ITV

The Masked Singer and The Masked Dancer air on ITV.

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