Denise van Outen and Aston Merrygold announced as judges for The Masked Singer's UK tour

Denise van Outen and Aston Merrygold will act as judges on The Masked Singer's UK arena tour.

The singer and presenter will be joined by the JLS singer on the judging panel as the show takes to the stage for the first time ever, with the tour heading across the UK in April this year.

Denise wowed in the first series of the ITV guessing game as Fox, impressing with her singing voice as she made it all the way to the semi-final. Aston equally had a lot of success in the second series of the programme, where he was eventually unmasked as Robin and managed to make it all the way to third place behind eventual winner Joss Stone.

Denise van Outen has been announced as one of the judges (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Aston Merrygold will join her on the panel (Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

Speaking about the show, Denise said: "I am so excited to be a judge on The Masked Singer Live tour.

"I’m sure we’re going to be thrilled by an incredible line-up of mystery celebrities bringing electrifying live performances to audiences up and down the country. This is a one of a kind show that is fun, infectious and full of surprises for all the family - I can’t wait!"

As Aston added: "The idea of taking The Masked Singer to arenas around the country is absolutely brilliant. The show is not about judgment, it’s about having fun and keeping the audiences guessing.

Aston Merrygold was unmasked as the Robin in series two (ITV)

"I am so happy to be joining the panel. Being on other side of the desk will be exhilarating in a completely different way, but still with all the excitement and drama of the TV series. I can’t wait to see everyone around the UK at the shows! Bring it on!"

The show will be hosted by Joel Dommett, who promises the show will be "absolutely incredible".

"This tour is going to be absolutely incredible! I’m so thrilled to be hosting proceedings, as we bring all the excitement and drama of the TV series live to an arena near you," he shared in a statement.

Denise was unmasked as the Fox in series one (ITV)

"Being in arenas means it’s going to be bigger than ever! I’m excited to see who the different celebrities are at every show," he added.

"I don’t know their identities, so I’ll be guessing along with the arena audiences. I can’t wait to get this show on the road in April, it’s going to be epic!"

*The Masked Singer arena tour kicks off on April 2 in Liverpool, with dates throughout April in London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham before ending on April 18 at London's Wembley Arena.