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The Masked Singer fans shocked as huge rap star and soap legend unmasked in DOUBLE exit

The final three will battle it out on the show next week

THE Masked Singer judges and viewers were left gobsmacked as two huge stars were revealed this evening.

In a surprising result Bear and Bush were unmasked this evening - missing out on a place in the final.

Joel Dommett and a bear in a costume on a stage.
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Bear has been axed from the showCredit: ITV
Bush costume from The Masked Singer.
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Bush also got the boot tonightCredit: ITV
The Masked Singer judges at the judging table.
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Richard E Grant joined the panel this eveningCredit: ITV

As Bear revealed his mask- the panel screamed when they saw Example underneath.

Maya Jama exclaimed: "I knew it!"

Example, real name Elliot Gleave, is an English music star, with a series of top ten hits under his belt – including Won't Go Quietly and Kickstarts.

Later it was revealed that Bush was getting the axe and it was finally revealed that EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy was beneath it.

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Natalie is best known for playing Sonia on the BBC soap, but recently announced she was stepping down from the role.

Next week the final three - Dressed Crab, Pufferfish and Wolf - will battle it out to be crowned the 2025 winner.

Judge Mo Gilligan, who was absent from tonight’s show, was the first to guess that it was in fact Example.

He said: "I think I've known who this is for a couple of weeks.

"You know why its because of the way they stand - I know this person personally.

"I've seen some music clues, I've seen they can do different types of music genres.

"I see under there I think it's my friend Example."

Screenshot of Example, a rapper and musician, laughing.
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Example was beneath the mask on tonight's first unveiling
Woman in a green and brown costume laughing on stage.
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Fans were delighted to see Natalie behind the mask
Natalie Cassidy at the TV Choice Awards.
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Natalie Cassidy was the second star revealed this eveningCredit: Getty
Masked Singer fans baffled as star goes missing and is replaced by acting legend

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:

Snail - this singer certainly fooled the judges as the mask was lifted to reveal Andrea Corr. Jonathan Ross admitted to being a huge fan of The Corrs

Kingfisher - everyone was convinced this was Harry Hill, but the mask was lifted to reveal artist Sir Grayson Perry, who is known for his alter-ego Claire

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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