The Masked Singer fans convinced Dressed Crab is huge American singer with two Grammy Awards after epic performance

FANS of The Masked Singer have been left convinced a top US star is behind Dressed Crab after wowing the panel with an epic performance.

The larger-than-life character delivered a pitch perfect rendition of Earth, Wind & Fire's Let's Groove on the ITV guessing game show.

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The judges were left impressed by the performance as hints to music and fashion were littered throughout the clues package but it did not take long for fans to have their say on who they thought was behind the mask.

Many were left convinced a top US star who has bagged himself two Grammy Awards was singing for his place in the contest.

Appearing to work him out by his voice, they were left assured that it was Gregory Porter as Dressed Crab.

Writing on X - formerly Twitter - one fan said: "Dressed Crab - is 100% Gregory Porter."

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Another added: "I think that Dressed Crab is Gregory Porter."

A third said: "Going for Gregory Porter as dressed crab."

A clue in the programme also referenced "water" which led one fan to quip: "Gregory Porter’s debut album is titled Water."

Before someone else came to the conclusion: "I think Dressed Crab is Gregory Porter. Knowing this show, the fashion clues are probably because he has the same surname as Billy Porter."

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Gregory is an award-winning jazz star having picked up two Grammys for the Best Jazz Vocal Album.

He first won in 2014 for his album Liquid Spirit and picked it up again three years later for Take Me to the Alley.

In tonight's episode, it was a superhero special and Maya Jama and Davina McCall seriously impressed with their outfits.

The duo morphed into Cat Woman and Superman for the episode as they were joined by guest judge Tom Daley.

The Masked Singer Judges and Host

The Masked Singer has been a smash-hit for ITV since launching in 2020. Here's a look at the show's familiar on air team.

Judges

Current:

• Jonathan Ross: Presenter and film critic Jonathan has been part of The Masked Singer since its first series.
• Davina McCall: Long Lost Family co-host Davina is also one of the show's original panellists.
• Mo Gilligan: Comedian and presenter Mo joined in series two, replacing US star Ken Jeong.
• Maya Jama: Love Island presenter Maya is set to join in series six, replacing Rita Ora.

Former:

• Rita Ora: Singer and actress Rita appeared as a judge for the first five series. Her departure from the show was confirmed in September 2024.

Host

Joel Dommett: Joel has presented every series of The Masked Singer so far.

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