The Masked Dancer could be hit by the 'Strictly curse'

Famous faces competing in this year's Masked Dancer could be hit by the well-known 'Strictly curse' as they get up close and personal with each other. Strictly Curse: In 2018, comedian Seann Walsh and professional dancer Katya Jones hit the headlines when they were spotted kissing in the street while she was still married to her ex-husband Neil Jones Strictly champions: Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton confirming their relationship a couple of months after their victory in 2018 Love was in the air: That same year vlogger Joe Sugg also sparked up a relationship with his dance partner Dianne Buswell A source told The Sun: 'As with Strictly, the stars will spend hours pressed against each other in hot, sweaty rehearsal studios. Exciting: The Masked Dancer will make its debut this month and ITV has now released the inaugural season's character list Masked Dancer judges: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross and presenter Joel Dommett will return for The Masked Dancer, with Rita Ora being replaced by Oti Mabuse From the flamingo's fluffy pink dress adorned with hundred of faux feathers to a bright red, sequin adorned beetroot, the spin-off show's attention to detail is typically impressive. I'm currently swotting up on all things dance' Dance sensation: Two-time Strictly champion Oti, 30, who was previously a judge on the now-defunct The Greatest Dancer, said: 'I'm so thrilled and honoured to be joining the panel' Joss Stone was crowned the champion of The Masked Singer 2021, after she bamboozled the judges as Sausage. Joss Stone was crowned the champion of The Masked Singer 2021, after she bamboozled the judges as Sausage Fooled: Fans of the show initially believed Sausage could be actress Sheridan Smith or Loose Women star Stacey Solomon, up until the character's true identity was revealed Fans of the show initially believed Sausage could be actress Sheridan Smith or Loose Women star Stacey Solomon, up until the character's true identity was revealed.