Who is Toad In The Hole on The Masked Singer 2025? Latest clues and fan theories
CELEBRITY guessing game and singalong The Masked Singer is back on our screens for a new series in 2025.
During the second episode we met the character known as Toad In The Hole, and now her identity has finally been revealed.
Who is Toad In The Hole on The Masked Singer 2025?
On The Masked Singer, an array of stars wearing elaborate disguises take to the stage to impress the judges with their singing skills in the hopes of being crowned champion.
Fans are tasked with working out the identities of the twelve costumed celebrity contestants - including the colourful Toad In The Hole .
She looked spiffy in her purple suit, black overcoat, white collar, and black trousers, as well as an enlarged Yorkshire pudding in a blue tin around her waist - an essential in a delicious toad in the hole dish.
The character debuted on the show in the second episode, impressing with her vocals performing Amy Winehouse's Valerie.
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And was back competing again a week later.
This time she belted out the track Sunny by Boney M.
Husky tone
The judges all praised her "husky" voice.
Sadly though, Toad In The Hole landed up in the bottom two alongside Bear after the audience vote.
After performing It Must Have Been Love by Roxette, against Bear rendition of Stay by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, the judges decided they wanted to see Toad In The Hole unmasked.
Jonathan Ross apologised for the panel's choice saying: "We've come to the conclusion that we're pretty certain we know who you are and we're desperate to find out if we're right, so we hope you can forgive us."
Diva strop
Despite the apology, the character stormed off stage while Bear celebrated staying in the competition.
The Sun has revealed the show was left in chaos before coaxing the axed celebrity back on stage after an hour for the unmasking.
Eventually, the mask was lifted and revealed the mystery celeb to be I Try singer Macy Gray - but she didn't appear happy about being axed from the show so early.
As the panel tried to lighten the mood with jokes about host Joel Dommett's legs, Macy gave mono-syllabic replies and looked extremely annoyed.
Return to the show
This was not the first time Macy had appeared on The Masked Singer.
She first competed on the Australian edition of the show in 2021 as the character of Atlantis.
On the third series of the show she was the sixth star to be eliminated from the competition, which was won by Anastacia.
She reportedly refused to leave the Australian version as well.
Two years later in 2023, Macy returned to the show in the US as the wild card contestant.
Performing under the character Sea Queen, she came in fourth place.
However, while unmasking herself on the show, Macy dramatically threw herself on the floor as she struggled to remove the head of her costume.
What were the clues?
The following clues were given about Toad In The Hole's identity on The Masked Singer:
- References to cooking and baking were made in the clues
- There was an emphasis on Toad In The Hole's versatility
- A satchel was shown as part of the clues
- It was claimed that they're quite chatty
- Toad In The Hole performed the song Valerie by
- In episode three, Toad In The Hole performed the
- Clues in the third show included a script with the words "Street Life" and appearing in the press
Who did the judges think Toad In The Hole was?
In the second episode of the 2025 series, judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross were joined by Vicky McClure.
The guest panellist agreed with the majority of fans that the celebrity hiding in the costumer is souls singer Macy Gray.
Other guesses from the judges included Iron Mike Tyson, Annie Mac and Dame Jessica Ennis Hill.
In the third instalment, the quartet were joined by actress Suranne Jones, who also recognised the voice.
After hearing the husky tones, most of the panel, including Suranne, were convinced it was Macy behind the mask, while Mo plumped for Tracy Chapman.
Who did The Masked Singer fans think Toad In The Hole was?
Masked Singer fans were convinced Toad In The Hole has a very famous singer behind the disguise, one who is no stranger to the show.
One fan posted: "Toad In The Hole has to be Macy Gray — that voice is unmistakable."
Another person said: "Toad In The Hole = Macy Gray."
A third wrote: "Beautiful voice and I think Macy Gray and was on the US Version."
Someone else agreed: "Toad In The Hole sounds like Macy Gray."
While a fifth declared: "I can’t remember if she’s been on or just gets guessed every series but Toad In The Hole is giving very Macy Gray — talking voice too!"
A sixth added: "Toad is definitely Macy Gray, she was the Australian and American Version of the show and on both she kicked off for being voted off.
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"On the Australian show she stormed off and had to be convinced to come back.
"She obviously is the one being unmasked next week!"
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year's whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Here's who has been unmasked so far:
Toad In The Hole - a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray
Pegasus - the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity
Spag Bol - this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.
Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel - a caricature of host Joel Dommett - unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.