The upcoming series, which is due to air next month, was filmed without a studio audience due to Covid-19, with an adapted format to adhere to the government guidelines around social distancing.
The contestants will still have the choice of four lifelines, but the Ask the Audience option will be replaced by another Phone a Friend, alongside the 50:50 and Ask The Host lifelines.
Gilligan will be joining Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross in using their power of deduction to guess the face behind the voice, while host Joel Dommett also returns to preside over the proceedings.
Gilligan commented: "It’s a real privilege to be joining The Masked Singer team.
“It’s one of the funniest shows out there and I’m really proud to play my small part to help bring a little bit of joy to the nation.”
Set in Bath, the series stars Tala Gouveia as the ambitious and determined DCI McDonald and Jason Watkins as the humble yet resourceful DS Dodds, with the new series seeing them tackle three new murder mysteries.
DCI McDonald was transferred from the Met Police in London and her fiery spirit is at odds with the modest DS Dodds, who is happy to work away in the background and avoid the spotlight.
Despite having nothing in common, they make an excellent crime-fighting duo and act as the ying to the other person's yang.
The five-part series will see two crews of six race from Cornwall all the way to the Scottish Isles, completing a series of on-shore challenges along the way to gain advantages over their opposition.
This intense challenge will see the celebrity crews tackle the formidable cliffs of the UK’s stunning coastline and the wild wind and waves at sea.
Taking to the boats will be British politician and author Tom Watson, Olympic gold medallist and sports presenter Denise Lewis OBE, and English supermodel and presenter Jodie Kidd.
The new contestants will be swapping the Australian jungle for a ruined castle in the British countryside as the series will crown its first-ever King or Queen of the Castle.
However, the celebrities won’t escape the gruelling viewer-voted trials and will partake in fun challenges to win food and treats for the camp.
Ant and Dec will return as hosts and give all the gossip from inside the castle.
True crime drama Des unveils the life of one of the most infamous criminal cases in UK history, involving Des Nilsen (David Tennant), also known as the ‘kindly killer’.
Due to lockdown restrictions the match will be played behind closed doors, but the game will be broadcast live on ITV and STV.
As Coronavirus is the biggest global crisis for vulnerable children and families since the Second World War, the two teams, England and Soccer Aid World XI FC, will come together to ‘Play for Generation Covid’.
The money raised helps children to get the best start in life, but this year it will also help stop the spread of coronavirus and limit the impact on their lives through the provision of clean water and lifesaving vaccinations.
I Don’t Want To Talk About This stars Joe Cole and Adelayo Adedayo as two exes who reconnect and look back at their relationship, and reflect on the impact racism played on their love and friendship.
Thea (Adedayo) is a successful middle-class black woman and bumps into an old boyfriend Tom (Cole) while at a party and the pair start to talk.
In light of comedy venues shutting their doors during the pandemic, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club will recreate the vibes of our beloved small comedy clubs while continuing to showcase the best up-and-coming talent.
Four acts will perform each night under the watchful eye of comedy and broadcasting legend Jonathan Ross. While more familiar faces will have the opportunity to try out new material, the series will also offer a stage for new comedians on the cusp of their big break.
The qualities talent managers look for to fill entry-level jobs include enthusiasm, passion and determination, said Cheryl Woodcock, who recruits for ITV’s entertainment shows.
“Do your homework, make sure your CV has no typos in it,” added Tracy Walker, a talent executive at ITV Studios North.
“I love having a nose at what people have done, if I’ve got the time, when someone puts a showreel on their CV,” said Woodcock.
But don’t put your own picture on the CV, said the panel as one.
