THE Masked Singer fans are hedging their bets on the famous face behind Hedgehog’s mask.
Here we take a look at all the clues as viewers try to guess the celeb.
Who is Hedgehog on The Masked Singer?
Hedgehog is far from a prickly character as he opened his bid to win The Masked Singer with Black Magic by Little Mix.
His next performance saw him perform Take That’s Shine before his clue-giving song of Oasis classic Don’t Look Back In Anger.
And it was his rendition of I Would Do Anything For Love by Meatloaf that saw him go straight through to the semi-finals.
He then sang twice – Sia’s Chandelier and My Way by Frank Sinatra – to reach the final.
Here’s the clues so far:
- Gave a royal wave
- Homely creature but active at night
- Introverted, friendly and not prickly
- Loves being on stage
- Workaholic
- Died at 8.30 every night
- Enjoy being part of a team
- Nice to be part of an ensemble
- Aim to have fun
- Can of hairspray
- Phantom mask
- Wants to have a ball
- Reference to aria
- Played to variety of people
- Picture of Billy Connelly
- Cost a tenner (or tenor)
- Singing eight shows a week
- Travelled with a show
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Another string to my bow
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Music and singing important in house growing up
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Nana taught all herkids – and there were a lot of them – to play instruments
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Family band played pubs and clubs
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All folk together
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Let’s see what’s coming up on tonight’s show
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Drinks an Irish stout
- Often loses his way
- Work takes him from venue to venue
- Performs at intimate venues as well as to 12,000 people
- Dances like David Brent
The two lies and one truth given by Hedgehog added to the confusion. Here they are for you to unravel:
- I sometimes wear high heels on stage
- I once worked at a major fast food restaurant
- My daughter is more famous than I
In the semi-final the judges asked him to tell a joke. Here’s his reply:
“Why did the hedgehog cross the road? To see his flat mate.”
So who could it be?
What are the latest fan theories?
Hedgehog appears to have viewers – and judges – conflicted.
The judges were sure it was a comedian until he told his joke.
Most viewers appear to be divided between Jason Manfordand Michael Ball.
One tweeted: “Hedgehog is Jason Manford, hes a comedian, hero is Billy Connolly, he sang an oasis song to hint that hes from Manchester, hes also in the west end and has performed with Michael Ball.”
But Jason himself said: “The Columbo level of investigation this #MaskedSinger show has elicited is quite impressive!
“That is how I stood once yes. But I think Im a better singer, Hedgehogs breath control is all over the place, but maybe outfit is heavy! Who knows!?”
People “outed” as Hedgehog include Hacker T Dog and Jeremy Vine.
Hacker tweeted: “Maybe you assume I live in a mansion in Wigan, Im sponsored by a meat paste company or maybe you assume Im the hedgehog from the Masked Singer.”
And Jeremy said “I can’t wait to get out of that costume” while speaking about the show on his programme.
Other suggestions include tenor Russell Watson and singer Alfie Boe
Watson sparked the imagination of many fans after he tweeted a picture of a hedgehog in his garden.
However unmasked Jake Shears believes the hog is none other than Spandau Ballet‘s Tony Hadley.
The judges’ added John Thomson and Mackenzie Crook into the mix.
Ken Jeong, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross are trying to unravel the clues on The Masked Singer
Who’s been unveiled so far?
Nine contestants have been eliminated from The Masked Singer so far.
Butterfly was the first to be unmasked, revealing former EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer.
Next, politician Alan Johnson was unmasked as Pharaoh made his exit.
Singer Justin Hawkins was the man behind the Chameleon mask in week three and ex-footballer Teddy Sheringham was unveiled as Tree in week four.
Daisy removed her mask in week five – only to reveal music legend Kelis.
DuckandUnicornwereboth unmasked in week sixas Skin, from Skunk Anansie, and Scissor Sisters’Jake Shearsrespectively.
Week seven saw the outing of Denise Van Outen as Fox and CeeLo Green as Monster.
Joel Dommett is the host of The Masked Singer
When is The Masked Singer final?
There’s only the final left in this crazy singing show.
And you can catch The Masked Singer finale on Saturday, February 15, on ITV.
Viewers can watch the madness unfold from 7pm on Saturday, with the show running for 90 minutes.
The final three celebs will be unmasked – and we’ll find out the WINNER.
All shows will be available to watch shortly after they air on the ITV Hub.
