Masked Singer Suomi is a Finnish reality singing competition television series based on the Masked Singer franchise which originated from the South Korean version of the show King of Mask Singer. It premiered on MTV3 on 14 March 2020, and is hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori and the panelists are Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander and Maria Veitola.
The inaugural season premiered in March 2020 and was successful with roughly a million viewers per episode. Season 2 started on 17 October 2020, with new panelist Christoffer Strandberg joining in.
The third season was announced in June 2021, with 16 contestants, with Uusivuori hosting and Kataja, Veitola, Kokander and Strandberg serving as panelists.
Cast The series has been hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori since Season 1. The Regular panelists have been Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander and Maria Veitola from Season 1 as well.
In Season 1, there was a changing Guest panelist in each episode. These appearances were made by Tuure Boelius, Krista Siegfrids, Aki Linnanahde, Eicca Toppinen, and many other guests.
In Season 2, Christoffer Strandberg replaced the Guest panelists.
In Season 5, two new panelists were announced: Benjamin Peltonen, who was previously as a guest panelist, and Jenni Poikelus.
In Season 6, in addition to being a guest mask, Mikko Silvennoinen was a guest panelist in episode 10.
In Season 7, Kirsi Alm-Siira was a guest co-host in episode 11.
+Host and panel timeline Cast Member Position Seasons 1(2020) 2(2020) 3(2021) 4(2022) 5(2023) 6(2024) 7(2025)Ilkka UusivuoriHost(1-)colspan="7" Janne KatajaMain Panelist(1-)colspan="7" Jenni KokanderMain Panelist(1-4)colspan="4" colspan="3"Maria VeitolaMain Panelist(1-6)colspan="6" colspan="1"Christoffer StrandbergMain Panellist (2-4)colspan="1"colspan="3" colspan="3"Benjamin PeltonenGuest Panelist (1)Main Panellist (5-)colspan="3" colspan="3"Jenni PoikelusMain Panelist(5-)colspan="4" colspan="3"
Series overview
Season 1 (Spring 2020) The first season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in spring 2020. Ilkka Uusivuori served as the host, while Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander and Maria Veitola were the panelists. The guest panelists were (in episode order) Tuure Boelius, Aki Linnanahde, Joonas Nordman, Jufo Peltomaa, Krista Siegfrids, Mikko Kuustonen, Benjamin Peltonen, Eini, Jannika B and Eicca Toppinen.
Sami Hedberg won the Season as "Lion", while Ilkka Alanko, "Haystack" finished as second.
Season 2 (Autumn 2020) The second season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late autumn 2020, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander and Maria Veitola continued as panelists, and Christoffer Strandberg joined them.
Marko Hietala won the Season as "Doctor", while Jarkko Tamminen finished as second with Masked Singer "Miss Mouse".
Season 3 (2021) The third season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late summer 2021, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander, Maria Veitola and Christoffer Strandberg continued as panelists.
Anna-Maija Tuokko won the Season as "Superhero", while Waltteri Torikka finished second as "Party Panda".
Season 4 (2022) The fourth season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late autumn 2022, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja, Jenni Kokander, Maria Veitola and Christoffer Strandberg continued as panelists.
Lenni-Kalle Taipale won the Season as "Black Sheep", while Tuure Boelius finished second as "Orc".
Season 5 (2023) The fifth season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late autumn 2023, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja and Maria Veitola continued as panelists, while Benjamin Pelkonen and Jenni Poikelus joined them.
Bess won the season as "Hummingbird", while Jarkko Ahola finished second as "Sauna Stove".
Season 6 (2024) The sixth season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late autumn 2024, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja, Maria Veitola, Benjamin Pelkonen and Jenni Poikelus continue as panelists.
For the first time in the series, the season featured two themed episodes. The season also includes a Christmas special.
Atte Kilpinen won the season as "Forest Troll", while Arja Koriseva finished second as "Night & Day".
Season 7 (2025) The seventh season of Masked Singer Suomi was aired in late autumn 2025, and was hosted by Ilkka Uusivuori. Janne Kataja, Benjamin Pelkonen and Jenni Poikelus continued as panelists. In each episode, there were changing guest panelists who have previously either participated in the competition or performed as a guest. The guest panelists were Mikko Silvennoinen, Viki Eerikkilä and Köpi Kallio, Niko Saarinen, Gogi Mavromichalis, Lenni-Kalle Taipale, Veronica Verho, Atte Kilpinen, Nelli Matula, Paula Noronen, Herbalisti, Kiti Kokkonen, and Sami Hedberg.
The season introduced a button called "Poista maski" ("Remove mask"). If the panelists agree on a character's identity, they can use the button once to reveal them before audience votes. However, if the panelists guess wrong, the character gets an immunity in that episode.
Sebastian Rejman won the season as "Fartman", while Jarkko Tamminen finished second as "Old Man".
Season 8 (2026) The eighth season of Masked Singer Suomi is set to air in late autumn 2026. The season will be hosted by Ilkka “Ile” Uusivuori and the regular panelists were Benjamin Peltone, Janne Kataja and Krista Siegfrids, who replaced Jenni Poikelus as a new regular panelist.
The season's guest panelists will include Linnea Leino, Jaakko Parkkali, Arja Koriseva, Marko Anttila, Cristal Snow, Niina Lahtinen, Sami Sykkö, Shirly Karvinen, Ellen Jokikunnas, Bess and Sebastian Rejman. This is the first season of the show to not premiere in late August or early September, similar to the previous six seasons.
Season 1 Stage name Celebrity Occupation Episodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Leijona (Lion) Sami Hedberg Comedian SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WINNER Heinäseiväs (Haystack) Ilkka Alanko Musician SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE RUNNER-UP Ampiainen (Wasp) Erika Vikman Singer SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE THIRD Peacock Pandora Singer SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Kisu (Kitty) Linda Lampenius Violinist SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Kana (Chicken) Viivi Pumpanen Model SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Söpö (Cutie) Sami Uotila Actor SAFE SAFE OUT Hevonen (Horse) Paleface Musician SAFE SAFE OUT Pupu (Bunny) Henri Alén Chef SAFE OUT Dragon Sara Chafak Model SAFE OUT Alien Mikael Jungner Politician OUT Shamaani (Shaman) Pekka Pouta Meteorologist OUT
Episodes
Week 1 (14 March) + Performances on the first episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Haystack "Freestyler" by Bomfunk MC's SAFE 2 Dragon "Beibi" by Haloo Helsinki SAFE 3 Chicken "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears SAFE 4 Shaman "Älä droppaa mun tunnelmaa" by Vesala Pekka PoutaOUT 5 Horse "Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis SAFE 6 Wasp "Believe" by Cher SAFE
Week 2 (21 March) + Performances on the second episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Peacock "Amaranth" by Nightwish SAFE 2 Cutie "Armo" by Apulanta SAFE 3 Kitty "Baden-Baden" by Chisu SAFE 4 Bunny "Jykevää on rakkaus" by Ville Valo & The Agents SAFE 5 Lion "Con Te Partirò" by Andrea Bocelli SAFE 6 Alien "Oi beibi" by Raptori Mikael JungnerOUT
Week 3 (28 March) + Performances on the third episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Horse "Rockstar" by Post Malone and 21 Savage SAFE 2 Dragon "Feeling Good" by Anthony Newley Sara ChafakOUT 3 Chicken "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara SAFE 4 Wasp "Levikset repee" by Sini Sabotage feat. VilleGalle SAFE 5 Haystack "The Way You Make Me Feel" by Michael Jackson SAFE
Week 4 (4 April) + Performances on the fourth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Peacock "Titanium" by David Guetta and Sia SAFE 2 Bunny "Mikä on kun ei taidot riitä" by Martti Servo ja Napander Henri AlénOUT 3 Kitty "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper SAFE 4 Cutie "Your Song" by Elton John SAFE 5 Lion "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley SAFE
Week 5 (11 April) + Performances on the fifth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Horse "Juppihippipunkkari" by Neljä Ruusua PalefaceOUT 2 Haystack "Vadelmavene" by Kasmir SAFE 3 Chicken "Tinakenkätyttö" by Kaija Koo SAFE 4 Wasp "Bang Bang" by Cher SAFE
Week 6 (18 April) + Performances on the sixth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Peacock "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette SAFE 2 Kitty "Vanha sydän" by Erin SAFE 3 Lion "Delilah" by Tom Jones SAFE 4 Cutie "Rahan takii" by Antti Tuisku Sami UotilaOUT
Week 7 (24 April) + Performances on the seventh episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Wasp "Euphoria" by Loreen SAFE 2 Haystack "Ikuinen vappu" by JVG SAFE 3 Lion "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars SAFE 4 Kitty "Leijonakuningas" by Ellinoora SAFE 5 Chicken "Sun särkyä anna mä en" by Johanna Kurkela Viivi PumpanenOUT 6 Peacock "I'm Outta Love" by Anastacia SAFE
Week 8 (2 May) + Performances on the eighth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Haystack "Made in Heaven" by Jenni Vartiainen SAFE 2 Peacock "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper SAFE 3 Kitty "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris Linda LampeniusOUT 4 Lion "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire SAFE 5 Wasp "Big Spender" by Dorothy Fields SAFE
Week 9 (9 May) + Performances on the ninth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Peacock "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett PandoraOUT 2 Lion "Kohta sataa" by Pete Parkkonen SAFE 3 Haystack "Pilalla" by DJ Ibusal SAFE 4 Wasp "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton SAFE
Week 10 (16 May) Group performance: "Don't Stop the Music" by Rihanna + Performances on the tenth episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Wasp "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga Erika Vikman THIRD 2 Haystack "Suomen muotoisen pilven alla" by Arttu Wiskari Ilkka Alanko RUNNER-UP 3 Lion "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Elton John Sami Hedberg WINNER
Season 2 Stage name Celebrity Occupation Episodes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tohtori (Doctor) Marko Hietala Vocalist SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE WINNER Hiirulainen (Miss Mouse) Jarkko Tamminen Actor & imitator SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE RUNNER-UP Pakkanen (Frost) Mikko Leppilampi Actor & presenter SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE THIRD Taikahattu (Magic Hat) Krista Siegfrids Singer SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Hertta (Hearts) Susanna Laine TV presenter SAFE SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Viikinki (Viking) Petri Nygård Rapper SAFE SAFE SAFE OUT Laiskiainen (Sloth) Roman Schatz Journalist SAFE SAFE OUT Kukka (Flower) Maija-Liisa Peuhu Actress SAFE SAFE OUT Mörkö (Bogeyman) Timo Jutila Former ice hockey player SAFE OUT Geggonen (Gecko) Kari Kanala Vicar SAFE OUT Tikru (Tiger) Ina Mikkola Journalist OUT Pöllö (Owl) Marja Hintikka Journalist & presenter OUT
Episodes Week 1 (17 October) + Performances on the first episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Gecko "Che Guevara" by Happoradio SAFE 2 Frost "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor SAFE 3 Viking "Vandraren" by Nordman SAFE 4 Magic Hat "Rusketusraidat" by PMMP SAFE 5 Owl "Poison" by Alice Cooper Marja HintikkaOUT 6 Flower "Goldfinger" by Shirley Bassey SAFE
Week 2 (24 October) + Performances on the second episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Sloth "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin SAFE 2 Miss Mouse "Pulp Fiction" by Haloo Helsinki! SAFE 3 Doctor "Eteen ja ylös" by Elastinen SAFE 4 Tiger "Cicciolina" by Erika Vikman Ina MikkolaOUT 5 Hearts "Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush SAFE 6 Bogeyman "Olen suomalainen" by Kari Tapio SAFE + Performances on the third episode # Stage name Song Identity Result 1 Viking "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer SAFE 2 Flower "Rakkauden jälkeen" by Carola SAFE 3 Gecko "Mennyt mies" by J. Karjalainen Kari KanalaOUT 4 Magic Hat "Tarkenee" by JVG SAFE 5 Frost "The Pretender" by Foo Fighters SAFE
Week 4 (7 November)