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ITV's The Masked Dancer: Who won Series 1?

The Masked Dancer has returned to ITV for its second series. Twelve more celebrities will attempt to conceal their identities from the judges and general public, showcasing dazzling dance moves and hiding behind extravagant costumes. Find out all about this year's series here.

Joel Dommett is back for hosting duties in this year's series and Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse and newcomer Peter Crouch make up the judging panel. The four of them will be working together to uncover which celebrities are behind the masks.

The show itself, which is the sister show to The Masked Singer, has been running since 2021. But just who won the first series of The Masked Dancer? Read on for all the answers.

Read more: The Masked Dancer UK: Where is Mo Gilligan and why has he been replaced?

Who won the first series of The Masked Dancer?

Louis Smith wins the first series of The Masked Dancer (ITV)

Sporting star and Strictly Come Dancing champion Louis Smith was crowned as the winner of the first series of The Masked Dancer after being unveiled as Carwash. The former gymnast beat actresses Tamzin Outhwaite/Scarecrow and Bonnie Langford/Squirrel as well as Take That star Howard Donald/Zip in the finale of the ITV show.

Louis was Carwash on the show (ITV)

The first series ran for seven episodes between May and June last year. Series 2 of The Masked Dancer airs on ITV on Saturdays at 6.30pm. For more showbiz and television stories, get our newsletter here.

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