The Masked Singer unmasks legendary soul singer as first celebrity eliminated from new series

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All of the judges but Mo Gilligan were eventually confident that it was the “That’s What Friends Are For” singer Dionne Warwick hiding behind the bejewelled costume decorated with clouds and sequins. Warwick, who is the cousin of the late singer Whitney Houston, has three songs – “Walk on By”, “Alfie” and “Don’t Make Me Over” – inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of all time. I said I can go on the show and have some fun but I can never try and disguise my voice.” open image in gallery Dionne Warwick in disguise as ‘Weather’ on ‘The Masked Singer’ UK Meanwhile, ITV viewers have been reflecting on Warwick’s performance on the show, with one fan writing: “As soon as she started singing I knew it was Dionne Warwick.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only. And of course, I’ll be singing some of my favourite songs from my career.” The evening will feature hits from across Warwick’s decades-long career, including a selection of classic Warwick/Burt Bacharach/Hal David songs such as “I Say A Little Prayer”, “Do You Know The Way To San Jose” and “Walk On By.” She will be joined on stage by interviewer Dave Wooley, her band plus a multimedia set up with an LED screen showing highlights from her recently released documentary, Don’t Make Me Over.