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Masked Singer shock as Kingfisher and Snail’s identities are revealed leaving judges stunned
Mo Gilligan was convinced he knew one performer personally
TWO Masked Singer characters were exposed in tonight's show in a dramatic double elimination.
First up was Kingfisher, who was revealed to be artist Sir Grayson Perry, 64.
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Perry said he wanted to be "something cute" and that he'd had a "lovely time embracing the spirit of the show".
His initials, GP, fooled the judges who thought it was a link to comedian Harry Hill's former career as a doctor.
In reality, it was a lot more straightforward than that and Perry joked he'd done his best Hill impression.
Teasing what he would have done next, Perry said after the show: "I was gutted when I got knocked out. I had two really lovely songs lined up for next week.
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"I was going to sing, ‘Feed the Birds’ from Mary Poppins and there wouldn’t have been a dry eye in the place! I’d already been practising. I could hardly get through without blubbing.
"And then I was going to do ‘Stick Season’ by Noah Kahan. That’s a great song. Lots of words though. Very hard to learn but I had it nailed and I was really looking forward to it."
Next up was Snail, who was none other than Andrea Corr, 50.
The Corrs singer said she "loved" the costume, she added: "I had such a good time, everyone's been lovely, it's been really joyous. I wanted to do it for the children."
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Andrea added after the show that she hadn't told a soul she was doing it.
The judges, particularly Davina, were gobsmacked not to have guessed, particularly because the Irish star's music is so well-known.
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Pufferfish opened the show with an incredible take on Barbra Streisand’s Don’t Rain on my Parade.
Davina gushed, “Oh my God, they’re amazing,” before guessing they were a Broadway star.
Jonathan Ross said: “That’s what you call a great start to the show.”
He guessed actress Jodie Prenger was behind the character after one of the clues saw the fish holding a picture of another Coronation Street character, Gail Platt.
Next up was Kingfisher, who teased he was an early riser and ruffled feathers.
Standing on a starlit stage, he serenaded a giant fish with Frank Sinatra’s Somethin’ Stupid.
Both Davina and Jonathan were convinced they recognised the voice, with the latter guessing it’s artistic comedian Joe Lycett.
Davina, who debuted a dramatic new blonde hairdo, also went for the Brummie funnyman.
Mo stuck to his guns from previous shows and guessed Harry Hill.
The Bear with the big voice was the third act to perform.
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PERSONAL CONNECTION
He said “all the world’s a stage”, leading the panel to think he’s a professional performer.
The character teased he’s had success “home and away” and warned the audience to switch off their phones before the performance.
He had the crowd on their feet with Shaboozey’s country anthem A Bar Song (Tipsy) performed in a castle’s dining hall.
Mo gushed: “That was so good.”
He continued: “I know this person personally, the main clue was EG, that’s the initials of their first and surname.
“I think under there is my friend Example.”
Example’s real name is Elliot Gleave.
Maya was adamant too, picking up on a chicken clue that linked to a viral performance he did with Ed Sheeran.
Snail followed by teasing “I may leave a trail but I’m covering my tracks” before wafting herself with a fan emblazoned with the name “Jane”.
Before she’d even sung a note, viewers guessed it was Andrea Corr, whose middle name is Jane.
Elegant as ever, she was led by the hand onto the stage and was surrounded by dancers as she sang Dua Lipa’s Dance The Night.
Once again, Mo was convinced he knew who it was, guessing cruise ship legend Jane McDonald, while Jonathan predicted Sugababes star Heidi Range.
Davina picked up on the use of “never ever” in the clue video and suggested All Saints’ Melanie Blatt.
Wolf was next, with clues including a picture of a pair of brown eyes and a close-up of an egg sandwich.
For his performance, he stood atop rocks and sang the Billie Eilish ballad Birds of a Feather, which Davina called “amazing”.
Davina guessed Wicked's Jonathan Bailey after picking up on his words "esteemed company"; the performer once appeared in the musical Company.
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Dressed Crab followed, talking from a dressing room beside a suit with an “Idris” tag on.
A ticket for the King and I was seen in a mannequin hand and he mentioned having bespoke clothing made for him.
He left jaws on the floor with his take on the classic California Dreamin’, which sounded very much like Gregory Porter, according to viewers and Mo.
Davina felt the clues fit Michael Kiwanuka, while Maya bizarrely opted for King Charles with little in the way of explanation.
Bush was the final character to perform, calling herself a “silly billy” for doubting herself.
There was no self doubt when she belted out classic A Night to Remember.
Mo guessed Stacey Solomon, while Davina said comedian Morgana Robinson.
BIG SMILE
It follows last week's unmasking of Teeth, who was none other than Tv star Mel Giedroyc.
She went completely under the radar this series and was not once guessed by the panel after she repeatedly changed her voice.
The judging panel believed it was radio star Fearne Cotton, Rosie Ramsey, BBC sports presenter Alex Scott, or comedian Su Pollard during the ITV reality show, after she performed the Neighbours theme tune.
Mel said: "I'll take Su Pollard! It's so nice to see you guys. I love these teeth so much!
"I was very pleased with Alex Scott. Such a fun show, it's impossible not to have fun on this show!"
She added that it was the "training and showbiz", which allowed her to change her voice to make it more difficult for the judges.
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But those watching at home were not impressed with the clues – particularly the fact she was pretending to be from Melbourne because her name is Mel.
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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:
Teeth - this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her
Tattoo - despite Davina McCall saying "you sound the same" after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks
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.
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