The Masked Singer UK 2025 LIVE: Fans brand Toad In The Hole a 'sore loser' (2025)

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The Masked Singer UK 2025 LIVE: Fans brand Toad In The Hole a 'sore loser' (1)

THE Masked Singer has left viewers gobsmacked after Toad In The Hole stormed off stage in very dramatic scenes.

The singer was one of five characters who performed in the latest episode and she found herself in the bottom two with Bear.

Pufferfish,WolfandBush were all saved by the audience during Saturday night's show, meaning Toad and Bear had to go head-to-head in a sing-off.

But when the judges voted to save Bear, Toad threw a diva strop and walked off the stage.

She returned moments later and revealed her identity, which confirmed Maya Jama and guest judge Suranne Jones' guesses that she was US superstar Macy Gray.

Host Joel Dommett then struggled to get more than one-word answers out of the RnB and soul singer as he tried to interview her.

Macy then performed an unusually short song with her mask off before the show came to an end.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to brand the star a "sore loser".

One wrote: "Macy Gray was an epic sore loser. Could she put any less effort into that last song. You embarrassed yourself, its a gameshow."

Another added: "So #MacyGray obviously expected to win. What a bad loser. Glad she got voted off, ha."

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 16:00By Aiya Zhussupova

    The Masked Singer continues next weekend

    The ITV hit will be back again next Saturday with a brand new episode.

    Davina, Jonathan, Mo and Maya will play detective with another batch of masked singers.

    Thanks for following our blog. We'll keep you updated here with all the latest developments.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 15:30By Aiya Zhussupova

    Secrets behind the show

    Whistleblowers from the show have told The Sun about the many different backstage secrets from the programme from sewing ice packs into costumes to hidden lyrics inside of their masks.

    • Almost the entire audience are shipped out of the studio when the celebrities are revealed during the pre-records of the show. It’s a bid to minimise the chance for the celebrity names of the celebs to leak.
    • Only about five per cent of the audience are left in the studio for the reveal so they can stand in front of the panel of guessers and make it look like the studio is still filled.
    • Before the stars have their masks removed for the cameras, they have to actually take it off a minute or two earlier so they can have their hair and make-up touched up and ensure they’re looking their best.

    And many more

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 15:00By Natasha Rigler

    Superhero special

    Next week's episode of The Masked Singer UK will be a Superhero Special.

    We're not entirely sure how that's going to work but Teeth definitely had a few cape-clad dancers 'flying' around them in the preview!

    Teeth will be joined by the remaining contestants who did not sing tonight - Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Snail and Tattoo.

    One thing's for sure... the ending surely won't be as dramatic as tonight's was!

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 14:30By Aiya Zhussupova

    Masked Singer fans guess Bear's identity

    Bear, who performed a musical number from Oliver! on their first performance onThe Masked Singer, shook things up with their version ofMiamibyWill Smith.

    Guesses were quick to fly in suggesting Bear isEastEndersactorRichard Blackwood, who is also known for his rapping skills outside of theBBCsoap.

    One viewer wrote on X: "Bear is defforichard Blackwoodhis middle name is Clifford."

    Another posted: "Im here for the Richard Blackwood. Didn't he release a song that could have gone to number 1?"

    The guesses are a U-turn from last week when viewers were sureBear wasA Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen, 55.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 14:00By Aiya Zhussupova

    Pufferfish could be a big Musical star

    Pufferfish chose to sing Cindi Lauper smash hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and impressed the panel once again with her vocals.

    After seeing her clues and hearing her voice, someMasked Singerviewers changed their mind on who they thought was behind the mask.

    They were previously convinced thatPufferfish is pop megastarKaty Perry.

    But now, a number of them believe it's actually a West End star who also had a role in hitHollywoodmusical, Les Miserables.

    Taking to X - formerlyTwitter- one wrote: "Is Pufferfish Samantha Barks…?

    "She worked with Nick Jonas in Les Miz (Year 3000) got married in Tuscany (loves the Italian coast) & did Tomorrow Morning with Anita Dobson - those are the main clues I can think of that lead to her."

    Another added: "Oh the Angie Watts quoting has me thinking could it be Samantha Barks as she did a movie with Anita Dobson for Pufferfish."

    A third tweeted: "Samantha Barks was in afilmwith Anita Dobson in 2022. That's where the Angie Watts clue comes from! Yeah I'm going to lock in Samantha Barks as Pufferfish."

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 13:30By Louis Regan

    Who do The Masked Singer fans think Bush is?

    Those watching at home have joined the judges and shared several of their fan theories so far.

    However, before Bush even took to the stage,viewers were already convinced they knew who was behind the mask.

    They were convinced that Bush wasMcFlybandmateTom Fletcherafter a clue was dropped byThe Masked Singer 2024 winnerDanny Jones.

    However, after appearing on Sunday, January 5, 2025, it was revealed that Bush was in fact female.

    Now fan theories are pointing to a hugesoap star.

    They are pointing the finger atEastEnderslegendNatalie Cassidy.

    One posted online: "DO THESE PEOPLE NOT KNOW SONIA FOWLER #TheMaskedSinger."

    Another added: "Natalie Cassidy as the Bush.... possibly."

    However the same poster also cheekily said: "After the clues, who pee'd in a bush.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 13:00By Louis Regan

    What are the clues?

    In true The Masked Singer style, Bush dropped several clues in their first appearance on the show.

    The character's main hints so far include:

    • Determined to show they aren’t a "coward"
    • They like the outdoors and gardening
    • Bush also likes to "stage manage" where the plants go
    • A "Best Bush in Show" trophy
    • A judge's gavel and wig
    • Time to get "tree-actrical"

    Bush also shared the riddle:''I’ve been training for years, and there’s no turning back.

    ''Have you peeped through my leaves? Are you on the right track?''

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 12:30By Louis Regan

    Who do the Masked Singer judges think Bush could be?

    With the new singing series in full swing, the panel have already made several guesses.

    Davina McCall choseCatherine O'Haraand guest judgeVicky McClurethrew BBC's Ground Force hostCharlie Dimmockinto the mix.

    Other names put forward by the judges wereBillie PiperandStacey Solomon.

    New judgeMaya Jamasaid the clues led her to believe it wasIdris Elba, but the voice didn't match.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 12:00By Louis Regan

    What are the clues?

    A number of clues about Wolf's identity have been given, including:

    • A T-shirt with "Wolf Pack" written on it
    • References to "two sides to every story" and "take me as I am"
    • Mentions of "good foundations" and keeping a roof over your head
    • Bishop seen behind the camera"
    • Imagery of multi-coloured bowling pins and a ball
    • Clues about a ship and being perceived as "big" or "bad"
    • "You wanna know more about little old me, if the three little pigs had listened to my advice no huffing or puffing would've blown thosehousesdown"

    Wolf's riddle was: "As a wolf, I've held dominion over everything I see, wild woods, creek or cave, that's my territory."

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 11:30By Louis Regan

    Who do The Masked Singer fans think Wolf is?

    The majority of armchair detectives seem to have come to the same conclusion regarding Wolf's identity.

    They have been speculating online that former Wet Wet Wet frontmanMarti Pellowhad swapped the studio forThe Masked Singerstage.

    One posted: "Wolf is 100,000 per cent Marti Pellow, so many of his vocal notes in that performance.”

    Another guessed: “That’s Marti Pellow as Wolf. I’m telling you, I know his voice anywhere.”

    A third added: “I’ve been a fan of Marti since I was 13 and would recognise that voice anywhere.”

    However, not everyone onsocial mediawas in agreement as the name Martin Fry was put forward by a number of people.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 11:00By Louis Regan

    Who do the judges think Wolf could be?

    In the second episode of the 2025 series, when Wolf first appeared, judgesMo Gilligan,Davina McCall,Maya JamaandJonathan Rosswere joined byLine of DutyactressVicky McClure.

    Maya picked up on the clues about property and guessed Wolf's identity asLocation, Location, LocationhostPhil Spencer.

    Jonathan gave it three shots - guessingDavid Tennant,Jason Donovan, and Paul Weller, while Davina choseSimonLe Bon.

    Vicky guessedMike Skinner, while Mo opted forU2frontmanBono.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 10:30By Aiya Zhussupova

    Who has been unmasked so far?

    Spag Bol lost the vote in the opening episode and was the first to be unmasked.

    It was none other than Kate Garrawaybehind the popular pasta dish but judges were left surprised as they all made the wrong guess.

    The second celebrity to be revealed at the ITV show was Prue Leith under the mask of the Pegasus.

    The Great British Bake Off judge was unmasked after being placed in the bottom two with Bush.

    Jonathan Ross was left cheering as he had guessed Prue Leith after her performance, the same as many viewers at home.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 10:00By Aiya Zhussupova

    Macy was 'totally blindsided' by elimination

    A source told the Sun that becauseMacyreached the final of the US version as Sea Queen in 2023, she was “totally blindsided” to be one of the first to leave this series.

    “Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version - when obviously she did brilliantly - so was totally blindsided.

    “It was the shock of it for her as well as the upset and in that moment she had a very raw, human reaction and wanted out.

    “It took everyone backstage ages to talk her round and poor Joel was on stage essentially doing a stand-up routine to try and keep things under control.”

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 09:30By Aiya Zhussupova

    Show left in chaos

    During yesterday's dramatic episode Macy Gray stormed off the stage after realising they were going home.

    The Sun has revealed how the show was left in chaos by the move and were left scrambling for nearly an hour to coaxMacyback on stage - none of which was seen on screen.

    When Toad did eventually return to the stage and take off their mask, Macy turned and looked absolutely furious and upset.

    As Joel and the panel tried to speak to the star, Macy gave very short answers before performing just a couple of lines of her song.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 08:43By Aiya Zhussupova

    Fans brand Macy Gray a 'diva'

    Masked Singer fans have branded Macy Gray a 'diva' after storming off when the panel failed to save her as Toad in the Hole.

    After such a dramatic end to the show, Masked Singer viewers took to X - formerlyTwitter- to discuss what happened, and how unimpressed they were with Macy's response to being voted off.

    One simply wrote: "Well, that was f***ing awkward."

    Another added: "Macy grayhaving a tantrum dressed as a toad on stage will go down in pop culturehistory."

    A third tweeted: "Imagine being that p***ed off whilst dressed as a toad. Why even go on it in the first place? It's a bit of fun!"

    A fellow viewer commented: "Embarrassing that you’re fuming over a family entertainment show… what a diva."

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 07:00By Natasha Rigler

    Joel's take

    Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett gave his take on Macy Gray's dramatic reveal hours before the show aired.

    Without giving away what was about to unfold (Macy storming off after being voted out as Toad In The Hole), Joel told fans on Instagram: "Fantastic episode of The Masked Singer tonight.

    "It's worth it just for the end. Um... one of the most surprising ends that we've had all six series. Worth watching."

    It was indeed, Joel!

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 06:00By Natasha Rigler

    Wild guess

    The guesses were fully flowing last night but there was one particularly wild one.

    Bear opened the show by rapping and singing to Will Smith's 1997 smash hit Miami and his performance left the judges stumped.

    Jonathan Ross thinks Bear might be EastEnders and Hollyoaks star Richard Blackwood and fans at home were on board with this suggestion.

    A few, however, have made the wild assumption that Bear is Maya Jama's ex Stormzy.

    Well, this wouldn't be completely unacceptable.

    Love Island host Maya is partial to the surprise of a Bombshell or two, isn't she?!

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 05:00By Natasha Rigler

    Legs out

    Well, Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett certainly got pulses racing last night.... kind of!

    In celebration of the Summer Holiday special episode, he wore a rather fetching striped jacket and bared his legs in matching shorts.

    To really make his outfit elite, Joel also donned a pair of blue socks and...errm.. some sexy sock braces.

    Snazzy.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 04:00By Natasha Rigler

    Pellow talk

    Plenty of celebrity names were thrown around during last night's episode of The Masked Singer UK.

    But one that kept cropping up on social media was Marti Pellow.

    Fans are convinced the Wet Wet Wet star is Wolf.

    Writing on Reddit, one viewer confidently said: "Wolf is Marti Pellow From Wet Wet Wet, you can hear it in certain phrasings."

    Another fan posted on X, saying: "Seriously I’m 100% convinced Wolf is Marti Pellow."

    Do you agree?

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 03:00By Natasha Rigler

    What a Bae

    How does she do it?

    No matter what she wears, Davina McCall always looked incredible - and last night was no different.

    In honour of the show's Summer Holiday special, judge Davina glammed up in a red swimsuit and shorts to mimic a star from Baywatch.

    She added streaks of 'Pamela Anderson blonde' into her dark hair and carried the iconic red float used by the lifeguards in the 90s show.

    Fans praised the star’s looks online, with one person writing: “Those legs!!! 😍 You look amazing! Loving the hair too!”

    What a Bae.

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 02:00By Natasha Rigler

    New judge

    Suranne Jones was the latest guest judge to join the panel of The Masked Singer.

    Looking gorgeous in a white suit, she sandwiched herself between Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross on Saturday night for the Summer Holiday special.

    Fans were thrilled to have the Dr Foster star onboard and flocked to X to share their thoughts.

    One posted: "You can't not love Suranne Jones."

    Another added: "I love Suranne Jones so much."

    And a third chimed in: "Suranne Jones is incredible, like a fine wine. I’m not sure she need those reading glasses, who cares?"

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 01:00By Natasha Rigler

    All puffed out

    Masked Singer UK fans are completely puzzled by the identity of Pufferfish.

    She performed for a second time on Saturday night but the list of suggested names by viewers is endless.

    At first they thought Pufferfish was US popstar Katy Perry. After hearing her sing again, they are confused.

    Just some of the names being thrown around online include West End star Samantha Barks, actress Angela Griffin, No Doubt's Gwen Stefani, RuPaul's Michelle Visage, actress Hayden Panettiere, Glee's Lea Michele...

    See, ENDLESS!

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  • 12th Jan 2025, 00:00By Natasha Rigler

    Bug Bear

    Bear completely threw both the judges and viewers at home this week.

    For his first performance, Bear sung You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two from the musical Oliver!.

    The judges were left wondering if it was Gordon Ramsay,Christopher Biggins, comedianTom Davis or actor Patrick Stewart.

    Fast-foward a week, however, and a song switch up has left everyone confused.

    Bear performed Will Smith's 1997 hit Miami and proved he can also rap.

    Writing on Reddit, one puzzled fan said: "Well any ideas I might have had for Bear have gone out of the window with this performance."

    Another mused: "Okay wasn’t expecting the rapping!"

    And a third said: "Bear sounds completely different from last week. I have decided that it is NOT Sir Ian McKellen."

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  • 11th Jan 2025, 23:00By Natasha Rigler

    A long goodbye

    Masked Singer viewers who were watching at home tonight saw Macy Gray return to the stage moments after she walked off.

    But in fact, it took show bosses almost an hour to convince her to go back and reveal her identity.

    A whistleblower told The Sun: "This has never happened on The Masked Singer before.

    “When Macy stormed off stage everyone was frozen in shock but as soon as she reached backstage, crew removed her mask so they could talk her down.

    “Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version - when obviously she did brilliantly - so was totally blindsided."

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  • 11th Jan 2025, 22:00By Natasha Rigler

    Third time unlucky

    It was third time unlucky for soul singer Macy Gray.

    Tonight she was unmasked as Toad In The Hole and it's fair to say she didn't take the news of being booted out well.

    This is possibly because it was Macy's THIRD shot at The Masked Singer - and each time she hasn't won.

    The US star took part in Australia's version of the contest as Atlantis in 2021, then as wild card Sea Queen in the American version in 2023.

    Macy was kicked out of the Australian series in episode six and finished fourth in the States. She was third out the door over here...

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