January 18th 2025.
The highly-anticipated reveal of the celebrity behind the character of Tattoo on The Masked Singer UK has finally taken place! As the hit ITV competition continues, another contestant has been unmasked, adding to the list of stars who have been uncovered so far.
It's been quite the journey so far, with R&B legend Macy Gray being revealed as Toad in the Hole, Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway as Spag Bol, and Great British Bake Off icon Dame Prue Leith as Pegasus. And tonight, the guessing game continued as five celebrities took to the stage, leaving judges Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan to share their theories on who they could be.
As the judges threw out names like Amanda Seyfried and Jamie Foxx, the remaining characters - Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Teeth, Tattoo, and Snail - left us all stumped. Despite their impressive singing performances, it was finally time for one of the mysterious celebrities to say goodbye. In a showdown between Dressed Crab and Tattoo, host Joel Dommett announced that Tattoo would be the one leaving the show, with the panel choosing to save Dressed Crab. And after one last performance, the true identity of Tattoo was revealed to be none other than Carol Decker!
Were you able to guess who was behind the Tattoo costume? Perhaps it was a surprise for some, as Carol shared that she was "gutted" to be leaving the show. The 67-year-old is the lead singer of pop band T'Pau, which rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 90s. Speaking about her time on The Masked Singer UK, Carol expressed how much she loved being a part of it and how it was the "best fun ever."
Before the reveal, there were plenty of predictions for Tattoo's identity, including EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace and Lacey Turner, Cheryl, Spice Girl Emma Bunton, and even Love Island's Ekin-Su Culculoglu. But none of the judges had guessed Carol, despite the clues that hinted at a soap star. One clue mentioned following her heart in her career, while another referenced performing being in "their" blood but as a "late-starter."
After the big reveal, the judges praised Carol's vocals and energy on stage, with Davina describing her as "amazing." Carol also explained some of the clues, such as her hit song "China in Your Hand" reaching number one when she was 30, hence her calling herself a "late-starter." Other clues, like a picture of Natalie Appleton on fishnet tights, were linked to Carol's own record label, Gnatfish. And the clue of rugby boots was a nod to her song "One Heart," which was the official song of the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
Despite her character having tattoos, Carol does not have any in real life. But the "mum" tattoo seen in one of the video clips was a reference to her appearance in the TV show Mum's The Word. And as for the mysterious clue of "next available reservation five weeks time," it was linked to her hit song "China in Your Hand," which remained in the number one spot for five weeks.
Besides her musical achievements, Carol has also appeared on stage and screen, including in the film 9 Dead Gay Guys and comedy series Trigger Happy TV. She also participated in the second series of the BBC competition Just the Two of Us but was the first to be eliminated with her duet partner Gregg Wallace. Carol also made a guest appearance in Benidorm and released her autobiography, Heart And Soul, in 2022.
T'Pau was formed in 1986 and took its name from a Star Trek reference. The band's first hit, "Heart and Soul," was released the following year. Over the years, the band has had several members and released their fifth studio album, Pleasure & Pain, in 2015.
The Masked Singer UK continues on Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures to share, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you!
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