A wave of shock rippled through the studio this weekend as two more elaborate disguises were dismantled, revealing the celebrities hidden beneath. The competition onThe Masked Singer UKis proving to be fiercely unpredictable, with eliminations coming as genuine surprises.
Tonight, eight costumed performers – Toastie, Red Panda, Monkey Business, Arctic Fox, Can of Worms, Conkers, Moth, and Sloth – took to the stage, each attempting to mislead the panel of judges: Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Mo Gilligan, and special guest Perrie Edwards. Cryptic clues and carefully crafted personas were deployed in a desperate attempt to stay hidden.
The first mask to fall belonged to Monkey Business, unmasking the vibrant and acclaimed musician Kate Nash. The panel was stunned; not a single guess came close to uncovering her identity.
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Nash explained how subtle clues throughout her performances pointed to her true self. References to coffee stemmed from her roles in the filmsCoffee WarsandSyrup, while a streaming clue alluded to her appearance in the Netflix seriesGlow. Even a seemingly random detail – “Take 615” on a clapperboard – was a clever nod to the Nashville area code, hinting at her surname.
A playful reference to “rivals” in her VT cleverly connected to Danny Dyer, who starred in her music video for “Wasteman.” Nash’s performance was a masterclass in misdirection, keeping everyone guessing until the very end.
The second revelation of the night came swiftly after, as Arctic Fox was also eliminated. Beneath the shimmering costume stood a familiar face: the belovedStrictly Come Dancingjudge, Anton Du Beke!
Du Beke, ever the showman, joked with the panel about intentionally leaning into a drag queen persona to throw them off the scent. The clues, in retrospect, were brilliantly placed. Seven acorns referenced his hometown of Sevenoaks in Kent, while flour bags alluded to his youthful days as a baker.
Even a playful reference to being “the bottom of success” was a nod to his past win as Rear of the Year. Du Beke expressed genuine joy in the experience, declaring he had “loved every second” of his time on the show.
Kate Nash and Anton Du Beke now join a growing list of unmasked stars in this already remarkable series. The competition launched with a unique twist, introducing Goldfish and Emperor Penguin as the lead singers of the show’s house bands.
Pop star Anne-Marie and comedian Matt Lucas were quickly revealed as these initial performers, then joined the judging panel to offer their insights. The eliminations have continued to surprise, withThe One Show’sAlex Jones being the first to be unmasked as Disc Jockey, a revelation no one anticipated.
Teabag followed, revealing rapper Professor Green in a nostalgic nod to the 2000s. Then came Yak, unmasking Sex Pistols legend John Lydon, also known as Johnny Rotten. Last week, the panel was astonished to discover music icon Marcella Detroit, known as Marcy Levy and a member of Shakespears Sister, performing as Gargoyle.
With each unmasking, the competition intensifies, and the remaining performers face the challenge of outsmarting the panel and captivating the audience. The unpredictable nature of this series is what makes it so compelling, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the next stunning reveal.
