'The Masked Dancer' has been rested after two series following a schedule shake up.
Former The Masked Dancer winner Heather Morris
The 'Masked Singer’ spin-off series, which launched in 2021, isn't expected to return for a third series later this year, as TV bosses are said to have taken the decision to make room for this year's Rugby World Cup, which will air on ITV in the autumn.
An insider told The Sun newspaper "Fans will be gutted, but 'The Masked Dancer' is being rested for 2023.
"Instead, ITV are showing the Rugby World Cup over the autumn.
"This doesn't mean it can't come back in 2024, and ITV have plans for other specials like 'The Masked Singer I'm A Celeb' show."
The show, which followed a similar format to the singing competition, saw 12 celebs show off their dance moves as they battled it out incognito, while the judging panel – made up of Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan – tried to guess who was underneath the masks.
Before their true identity underneath the elaborate outfits was revealed by the show's host Joel Dommett, the mystery stars gave clues in between and during their performances as to who they were.
Last year, former ‘Glee’ star Heather Morris was crowned champion of the talent show.
Heather, who was unveiled as Scissors, was up against Onomatopoeia, who was revealed as Hollywood heartthrob Adam Garcia.
Heather gleefully said at the time: "I was a dancer for Beyonce, I danced with her, I was one of two back-up dancers in [Single Ladies].
"I have had the best time. Seriously, this has made my heart so full.
"My kids at home, I have two boys, we are huge Masked fans. My oldest, during the pandemic, would make masks himself... when I got the call for this, hands down, of course I'm going to do this, my kids will be in awe of me."
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