The Masked Singer: Dionne Warwick is unmasked as Weather in ...

As The Masked Singer returned to TV screens on Saturday night Dionne Warwick became the first character to be unmasked. 

The legendary singer's identity was rumbled within seconds of her stepping on to the stage as both the judges and fans at home recognised her distinctive voice. 

During the episode, Dionne, 83, battled it out against Rat, while Big Foot and Dippy Egg went head-to-head and Cricket took on Maypole. 

After their performances Maypole, Dippy Egg and Weather found themselves in the bottom three, with the judges choosing to save Maypole and then Dippy Egg. 

As Weather was sent home, the judges, although all guessing that Dionne was behind the mask were still shocked to see her standing on the stage.  

As The Masked Singer returned to TV screens on Saturday night Dionne Warwick, 83, became the first character to be unmasked

The legendary singer's identity was rumbled within seconds of her stepping on to the stage as both the judges and fans at home recognised her distinctive voice

Talking about taking part in the show, she said: 'It's been an absolute joy, when I was asked to the show I was like yes let's have some fun, but I can never try to disguise my voice!' 

Johnathan Ross added: 'It's so distinctive.'

Fans at home shared their thoughts on X/Twitter, with one posting: 'Called it as Dionne Warwick within seconds!! I love her.'

Another added: 'Knew instantly Weather was Dionne Warwick!'

'Weather sounds just like Dionne Warwick and if it is I will freak out,' a third wrote. 

Someone else shared: 'Got Dionne Warwick on the masked singer the second she started singing lol. That voice is one in a billion.'

Adding afterwards, Dionne said: 'When I got the call and was asked if I would do it here in the UK, I jumped at the opportunity. I said, "Yeah, let's go have some fun".

When asked about how difficult she found it keeping a secret, she continued: 'That's the hardest part of all because I'm a talker, I love to talk, and I couldn't talk to anybody.'

As Weather was sent home, the judges, although all guessing that Dionne was behind the mask were still shocked to see her standing on the stage

Fans at home shared their thoughts on X/Twitter, with one posting: 'Called it as Dionne Warwick within seconds!! I love her'

Talking about taking part in the show, she said: 'It's been an absolute joy, when I was asked to the show I was like yes let's have some fun, but I can never try to disguise my voice!'

'But I had no choice. I had to follow the rules so I didn't say a word to anybody, and it was the hardest thing in the world for me to do.' 

Adding of her costume she said: 'Well, it's nothing unusual for me to be in what is considered a costume, so I felt right at home. Isn’t it a lovely costume? I’ve had a ball.

'You know the weather is very unpredictable. I am totally predictable. You always know what Dionne is about and up to. Always!'

Next Saturday the remaining characters, Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Eiffel Tower, Chicken Caesar and Piranha will be taking to the stage to sing in disguise and stump the panel and viewers alike.

The Masked Singer, Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1, ITVX & STV