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LOCKDOWN has seen us become obsessed with masks – and not just those of the anti-Covid variety.

Ultimate TV guessing game The Masked Singer has become the most talked-about show of the year, with more than seven million tuning in last weekend and many more catching up later.

Masked Singer fans are obsessed with uncovering the celebrities behind Badger, Blob, Dragon, Harlequin, Robin, Sausage and Viking

At the halfway point of the ITV series, fans – and the celeb judging panel – are going all out to uncover the identities of the singers in the crazy outfits.

Some are so convinced they have worked it out, they are even editing the Wiki pages of the celebs they have guessed.

As Badger, Blob, Dragon, Harlequin, Robin, Sausage and Viking return to the stage tonight, Daniel Sperling looks at the clues to uncover who is behind the mask . . .

Robin

PERFORMANCES: Can’t Stop The Feeling, Justin Timberlake; Dance Monkey, Tones and I; Rockin’ Robin, Michael Jackson (clue to identity)

CLUES: Has been “known to fly without wings”. Knew he would “always be a footballer” and claimed to have represented his country. Visual clues include a sign for EastEnders’ Albert Square and a plate of biscuits. Their real name is “out of this world”.

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OUR PREDICTIONS: Aston Merrygold, Joe Swash, Olly Murs, Jamie Laing

Blob

PERFORMANCES: Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson feat Bruno Mars; Word Up!, Cameo; Hotel Room Service, Pitbull (clue to identity)

CLUES: Says he always “stands up” for what he believes in and that he thinks “laughter can do wonderful things”. Played to large audiences including for “a top political journalist”. Recorded a demo for Simon Cowell. Worked with George Michael’s producer.

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OUR PREDICTIONS: Lenny Henry, Greg Davies, Richard Osman.

Harlequin

PERFORMANCES: Diamonds, Rihanna; Smile, Nat King Cole; Fast Car, Tracy Chapman (clue to identity)

CLUES: Describes themselves as “a bit of a joke”. Loves to read and said their “stories were heard by many people” around the world. Once played the male lead in a musical. After positive comments from the panel, said: “It’s not the first time I’ve cleaned up”.

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OUR PREDICTIONS: Gabrielle, Des’ree, Beverley Knight, Kym Marsh.

Sausage

PERFORMANCES: Skin, Rag’n’Bone Man; And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Jennifer Hudson; All Around The World, Lisa Stansfield (clue to identity); Don’t Let Go, En Vogue (sing-off)

CLUES: A “ bit of a tomboy” who is “really a girly girl”. Enjoys “a couple of beers and a bag of potato snacks”. Visited Billie’s Burger Bar on a trip to Blackpool. Said in two lies and a truth: “My hair colour is certified by law.”

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OUR PREDICTIONS: Sheridan Smith, Stacey Solomon, Billie Piper, Stacey Dooley.

Badger

PERFORMANCES: Feeling Good, Nina Simone; I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing, Aerosmith; Because Of You, Kelly Clarkson (clue to identity)

CLUES: Described as “one of a kind” in a large “creative” family. Used to being “anonymous”. Was “shy” as a child and wrote poems until a special talent “blossomed”. Visual clues include a periodic table with Ne circled and an Australian cork hat.

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OUR PREDICTIONS: Ne-Yo, Peter Andre, Jay Kay, Kelly Jones

Viking

PERFORMANCES: Songbird, Fleetwood Mac; Watermelon Sugar, Harry Styles; Take On Me, A-ha (clue to identity); Can’t Smile Without You, Barry Manilow (sing-off)

CLUES: Said: “My footprints are across countries other than my own”. Teased: “I’ll be looking for a voice”. Revealed in two lies and a truth: “My first hit dialled M for murder”. Visual clues include a map of “Spandau Flats”.