ITV has axed The Masked Dancer as part of a huge schedule shake-up. The prime time programme has aired two successful series, having been launched off the back of The Masked Singer.
But The Mirror reports it will not be making a return this year because of the Rugby World Cup 2023. The Masked Dancer launched in 2021 after the success of its sister show The Masked Singer but fans will have to wait till at least 2024 before the dancing competition returns.
A TV source said: "Fans will be gutted, but The Masked Dancer is being rested for 2023. Instead, ITV are showing the Rugby World Cup over the autumn.