Scottish indie Bandicoot Scotland of the Argonon Group will produce the two series, each comprising eight 90 minute episodes.

The announcement comes after the finale of series three scored ITV’s highest overnight audience of 2022 so far, with 7.8 million watching as Aussie winner Natalie Imbruglia was unmasked as Panda, Charlotte Church as Mushroom and Westlife’s Mark Feehily as Robobunny.

The final show also saw three special guests return to the stage - Nicola Roberts (Queen Bee), Jason Manford (Hedgehog) and Aston Merrygold (Robin) - to perform duets with the three finalists.

Among the other celebs unmasked over the last eight parts were Heather Small, Michael Owen, Will Young and Gloria Hunniford.

Bandicoot MD Derek McLean and Creative Director Daniel Nettleton said: “The third series of The Masked Singer has underscored its’ unique position in British television as an unrivalled Saturday night powerhouse and the UK’s biggest entertainment show.

“The phenomenal audience reaction is evidenced by the vast viewing figures, fantastic fan engagement and unparalleled levels of social media sleuthing.

“We’re delighted that ITV has shown its long-term commitment to the show and with two new series of musical mayhem in the pipeline, we are already plotting the next spectacularly surreal season.”

The Masked Dancer, also produced by Bandicoot, will return for a second series on ITV and ITV Hub in 2022.