The Masked Singer UK 2024 LIVE — Owl revealed as Lorraine Kelly and fans claim to ‘expose’ Air Fryer as Hollywood star
THE Masked Singer returned last night as the remaining celebs battled it out as they took to the stage.
Unfortunately for Owl, their time on The Masked Singer came to an end after being unmasked as TV presenter Lorraine Kelly.
Ahead of last night's instalment, fans were convinced they know the identity of Air Fryer - and it's not who you might expect.
Social media has been rife with speculation that Hollywood A-lister Rebel Wilson is hiding behind the mask.
One X user speculated: "This is Rebel Wilson without a doubt #maskedsingeruk." A second said: "Air fryer is Deffo Rebel Wilson, 100%%% #MaskedSingerUK."
Read our live blog below for all the latest Masked Singer news...
Are there any special editions of The Masked Singer?
The short answer is, yes, there are special editions of The Masked Singer.
As well as the usual series, fans can also look forward to Christmas and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! specials.
These versions take on the same format as usual but instead they will have a jungle or festive theme.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Bigfoot!
Viewers of The Masked Singer are convinced they have figured out the identity of Bigfoot.
On tonight’s show, he took to the studio stage with a performance of Frank Sinatra’s hit ‘Come Fly With Me’.
After just his second performance on the programme, fans are more convinced than ever that the broadcaster is hidden behind the mask.
One fan remarked: “I’m also convinced it’s Alex Brooker – he sang with Blue on the new Never Mind The Buzzcocks so he’s not shy about singing!”
Another noted: “Alex Brooker worked with Davina on The Jump…. Could it be him after all”
And a third added: “Sticking by my guns that Bigfoot is Alex Brooker, it even has his mannerisms. @TheLastLeg #TheMaskedSinger.”
Olly Murs claims he knows who Cricket is
The Masked Singer’s guest judge Olly Murs claimed he sussed Cricket last night after insisting “I know him!”
Olly, who joined the panel consisting of Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross as Rita Ora was forced to skip the ITV show, listened as Cricket performed Rhythm of the Night, and told viewers he knew exactly who was behind the green insect.
He said: “I know that voice, he sang at my friend’s wedding!”
What does the winner receive?
It is still unclear what the winner of ITV’s The Masked Singer will receive.
After winning season one of the American version of the show, T-Pain won a golden mask-shaped trophy.
As far as we know the rapper did not receive any form of prize money.
Is Olly Murs secretly a Masked Singer character?
Olly Murs, who stepped in for Rita Ora as a guest judge on last week’s episode, teased fans that he could secretly be a character on this season’s The Masked Singer.
Speaking to The Sun ahead of his appearance, Olly hinted that him filling in for Rita could be a cover up to keep fans guessing.
“I’ve got to say, in all the years I’ve watched Masked Singer I think my name has been mentioned at least once each series,” he said.
“So I think at least this series they can rule me out! Or maybe I’m double bluffing people!”
Fans agree with Mo!
Mo Gilligan shocked the rest of the panel when he suggested that Maypole might just be Rita Ora.
The singer has been missing from the panel in every edition of the show whenever the character took to the stage to perform.
But it seems he might be onto something as fans seem to agree, and they backed him on up social media.
One X user wrote: “Absolutely convinced Maypole is Rita Ora.”
This was as another fan speculated: “Maypole could be Nadine Coyle…..But until we see them on the same show together i’m still saying it’s Rita Ora.”
“Maypole has Rita Ora’s voice and that would explain the ‘return to sender’ clue,” remarked a third viewer.
As a fourth added: “Maypole is either Rita Ora or Jade Thirwall from little mix (she was in Celeb Bakeoff).”
Rita Ora previously performed on Love Island, in line with a previous clue.
The Rita Mayp-ora theory
On both occasions that Maypole has performed, Rita Ora has been missing.
She has seemingly had other commitments across the pond filming the American edition of the show.
In the first episode of the series, Charlie Simpson was part of the panel whilst tonight Olly Murs filled in for the star.
In one of the first clues that the character gave, she said: “Keeping it secret actually hasn’t been that hard for me. I’ve decided to just hide in plain sight.”
Jennifer Saunders is set to be a guest judge for the next episode of The Masked Singer, if Maypole takes to the stage again, could this be another clue?
Episode Three: A Recap
Last week’s episode contained a distinct circus theme which saw five characters show off their talents.
- Dippy Egg performed ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’ by Irving Berlin.
- Maypole sang ‘Clown’ by Emeli Sandé
- Bigfoot had the studio clapping along to ‘Come Fly With Me’ by Frank Sinatra
- Cricket performed a rendition of the ‘Of The Night’ remix by Bastille.
- Rat was unmasked as Shirley Ballas after she took to the stage with a version of ‘Nellie the Elephant’ by Mandy Miller.
Who is Masked Singer judge Davina McCall?
Davina McCall has made quite the career for herself over the years.
She’s starred on the likes of Big Brother, The Million Pound Drop, The Jump and Long Lost Family.
Now she’s one of the judges on The Masked Singer alongside other famous faces.
What did Shirley Ballas say after Rat was unmasked?
In a shock result, Shirley Ballas was revealed to be behind the Rat character in last week’s episode.
The Strictly Come Dancing head judge was “flattered” by the judges’ positive comments about her singing.
Shirley told host Joel Dommett: “I was very flattered actually because I just don’t sing at all and some of the people that you were saying, was like wow!
“It was one of the best times of my life. It was way out of my comfort zone and I totally loved it.”
Who are the previous winners of The Masked Singer?
There has been four previous UK series of The Masked Singer.
The winners were:
- Series 1 – Nicola Roberts as Queen Bee
- Series 2 – Joss Stone as Sausage
- Series 3 – Natalie Imbruglia as Panda
- Series 4 – Charlie Simpson as Rhino
Could Maypole be this Towie legend?
Viewers are convinced Maypole is hiding reality TV icon Megan McKenna, 31.
Fans began predicting it was the Towie star after a performance of the Pink track Never Gonna Not Dance Again.
One took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to remark, "I'm throwing a name I've not seen mentioned n I think it really sounds like her Megan McKenna she's a fantastic singer."
Another added: "I think it’s Megan McKenna x"
Is Olly Murs secretly a Masked Singer character?
Olly Murs, who stepped in for Rita Ora as a guest judge on last night’s episode, teased fans that he could secretly be a character on this season’s The Masked Singer.
Speaking to The Sun ahead of his appearance, Olly hinted that him filling in for Rita could be a cover up to keep fans guessing.
“I’ve got to say, in all the years I’ve watched Masked Singer I think my name has been mentioned at least once each series,” he said.
“So I think at least this series they can rule me out! Or maybe I’m double bluffing people!”
Who are the previous winners of The Masked Singer?
There has been four previous UK series of The Masked Singer.
The winners were:
- Series 1 – Nicola Roberts as Queen Bee
- Series 2 – Joss Stone as Sausage
- Series 3 – Natalie Imbruglia as Panda
- Series 4 – Charlie Simpson as Rhino
Fans claim to have guessed Piranha
Eagle eyed viewers of Saturdays episode are suggesting that the man behind the piranha costume is One Direction star Zayn Malik.
Showing off his colourful costume with gleaming white teeth, Piranha performed a rendition of Celine Dion’s emotional ballad, It’s All Coming Back to Me Now and fans seems certain of his identity.
One wrote, “I dunno why I hear Zayn Malik.” Another said, “I really believe that its Zayn Malik.” Meanwhile another said, “I’m convinced this is Zayn.”
Who is Masked Singer judge Davina McCall?
Davina McCall has made quite the career for herself over the years.
She’s starred on the likes of Big Brother, The Million Pound Drop, The Jump and Long Lost Family.
Now she’s one of the judges on The Masked Singer alongside other famous faces.
What did Shirley Ballas say after Rat was unmasked?
In a shock result, Shirley Ballas was revealed to be behind the Rat character in last week's episode.
The Strictly Come Dancing head judge was "flattered" by the judges' positive comments about her singing.
Shirley told host Joel Dommett: "I was very flattered actually because I just don’t sing at all and some of the people that you were saying, was like wow!
"It was one of the best times of my life. It was way out of my comfort zone and I totally loved it."
Episode Three: A Recap
Last week's episode contained a distinct circus theme which saw five characters show off their talents.
- Dippy Egg performed 'There's No Business Like Show Business' by Irving Berlin.
- Maypole sang 'Clown' by Emeli Sandé
- Bigfoot had the studio clapping along to 'Come Fly With Me' by Frank Sinatra
- Cricket performed a rendition of the 'Of The Night' remix by Bastille.
- Rat was unmasked as Shirley Ballas after she took to the stage with a version of 'Nellie the Elephant' by Mandy Miller.
Olly Murs claims he knows who Cricket is
The Masked Singer's guest judge Olly Murs claimed he sussed Cricket last night after insisting "I know him!"
Olly, who joined the panel consisting of Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross as Rita Ora was forced to skip the ITV show, listened as Cricket performed Rhythm of the Night, and told viewers he knew exactly who was behind the green insect.
He said: "I know that voice, he sang at my friend's wedding!"
Are there any special editions of The Masked Singer?
The short answer is, yes, there are special editions of The Masked Singer.
As well as the usual series, fans can also look forward to Christmas and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! specials.
These versions take on the same format as usual but instead they will have a jungle or festive theme.
Who won the second series of The Masked Singer?
The second series of The Masked Singer was won by Joss Stone.
She dressed up as Sausage on the programme and blew the judges away with her singing voice.
The series came to an end in February 2021.
What does the winner get?
It is still unclear what the winner of ITV’s The Masked Singer will get.
After winning season one of the American version of the show, T-Pain won a golden mask-shaped trophy.
As far as we know the rapper did not receive any form of prize money.
How does The Masked Singer work?
The singing series sees famous faces from all corners of the showbiz world don elaborate character costumes, before taking to the stage to sing their hearts out.
Those watching at home and the show’s star-studded panel will then have to try and figure out who is hiding behind the mask based on their voice and the clues given throughout each episode.
Each episode, competitors will battle it out in face-off competitions, in which each will perform a song choice in their real voice.
The panel and audience will then vote on each performance, with the winner of each battle safe and going through to the following week.
Sadly, some will then face elimination, while others battle it out to be the last singer standing.
Either one or two characters are unmasked each week on The Masked Singer.
This process then repeats until one final character is crowned the winner of the series, joining previous title holders such as Charlie Simpson and Nicola Roberts.
Who won the first series of The Masked Singer?
The first series of The Masked Singer took place at the start of 2020.
Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts was the celebrity to lift the trophy.
She dressed up as Queen Bee and managed to become the Queen of The Masked Singer.
Who are the Masked Singer judges?
The Masked Singer has four of the most iconic judges in television, even if their guesses aren’t always on the mark.
The judges are:
- Rita Ora
- Jonathan Ross
- Davina McCall
- Mo Gilligan
But it isn’t always just this legendary foursome, sometimes a-list celebrities join the panel.
