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THE Masked Singer was thrown into chaos when a celebrity stormed off after being voted out.

The hidden star was apparently so gutted at being axed from the ITV show they initially spurned the chance to reveal their identity and sing for one last time.

Bush costume from The Masked Singer.
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Could the diva be Bush? Judges have guessed the foliage-covered star could be Catherine O'Hara, Charlie Dimmock, Billie Piper, Stacey Solomon or even Idris ElbaCredit: ITV
Bear costume on stage with dancers in The Masked Singer.
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When it comes to Bear, fans have guessed such names as Death In Paradise actor Don Warrington and Ted Lasso's Anthony Head - with the judges coming up with Gordon Ramsay, Christopher Biggins, and comedian Tom DavisCredit: ITV
Wolf costume from The Masked Singer.
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Judges threw these names in the hat for Wolf - Maya guessed Phil Spencer, Davina went with Simon Le Bon, Jonathan tried David Tennant, Jason Donovan, and Paul WellerCredit: ITV

The dramatic scenes will air tomorrow, when Pufferfish, Bear, Toad in the Hole, Wolf and Bush perform.

The Sun is choosing not to wreck the guessing game for viewers by exposing the diva, who is a world-renowned star.

But online sleuths have come up with potential names for the five characters, including Jamie Lynn Spears, Michael Sheen, Macy Gray, Marti Pellow and Patrick Stewart.

An audience member told The Sun: “It was absolutely bonkers.

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“Usually the celeb with the lowest votes takes off their mask and then chats to the panel and sings again.

“But instead this character turned around and shuffled off stage, which was hilarious in their costume obviously — but we were all stunned.

“We knew something was going on because we saw lots of to-ing and fro-ing with crew before the person eventually came back on stage.

“We were even more intrigued to find out who was behind the mask.”

A celebrity has never reacted badly to their unmasking in the hit show’s five-year history, with huge names including US rapper Ne-Yo and Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams relishing their time on the programme.

A show source said bosses worked hard behind the scenes to encourage the star to finish the show while host Joel Dommett, 39, entertained the audience.

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The source said: “The celebrity was basically gutted and upset to be leaving the competition so soon.”

ITV has declined to comment.

Toad costume from The Masked Singer.
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Judges backed many fans by guessing soul singer Macy Gray, while also suggesting Mike Tyson, Annie Mac, and Jessica Ennis-HillCredit: ITV
Pufferfish contestant on The Masked Singer.
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Viewers are convinced that Pufferfish is The X Factor legend Dannii MinogueCredit: ITV
The Masked Singer panelists in costume.
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Host Joel Dommet, with panel Mo Gilligan, Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and guest judge Suranne JonesCredit: ITV
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