Overview
- Toastie was unmasked as soul singer Mica Paris, who finished third after the live final on ITV1.
- Keisha Buchanan said the competition was gruelling yet rewarding as she took on songs outside her comfort zone.
- Ben Shephard’s reveal stunned the panel and audience because he had earlier appeared on the judging desk during the series.
- The finale featured guest judge Samantha Barks and duet performances with returning alumni including Will Young (Lionfish) and Andrea Corr (Snail), with Barks reprising Pufferfish.
- Post-show, Shephard apologised to viewers for his vocals as fans largely defended him, and the full series is available to stream on ITVX.