February 14th 2024.
Who could be the mysterious singer behind the mask? Fans of The Masked Singer are convinced that a popular Coronation Street actor is the voice behind Piranha's mask. As the season progresses, viewers have seen Lorraine Kelly and Melody Thornton of the Pussycat Dolls unveil their identities after being eliminated in the semi-finals. Now, only three singers remain - Bigfoot, Cricket, and Piranha. While some fans are unhappy with the similar trait shared by the trio, others are still determined to guess the celebrities' identities, with some believing they have cracked the code for Piranha.
Piranha has wowed judges and viewers alike with their stunning vocals, which were showcased early on with a powerful rendition of Céline Dion's "It's All Coming Back to Me Now". Judges Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross have thrown out guesses like Danny Jones and Paddy McGuinness, but fans are convinced it's actually Corrie star Shayne Ward. The 39-year-old, known for his role as Aidan Connor on Coronation Street, first rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor in 2005, proving he has the vocal chops to match Piranha's impressive performances. Despite none of the judges guessing Shayne yet, fans have been vocal about their theory on social media.
But some are still convinced that Piranha could also be McFly's Danny Jones, with clues referencing the band's travels and album titles. Piranha themselves have hinted at a Brazilian Portuguese English dictionary, a sketchbook, and a guidebook to fish in the Amazon - leaving fans puzzled as to how all these clues could add up to one celebrity. As the weeks go on, viewers' theories only seem to get stronger, with references to Danny's boy band career and a link to the Royal Albert Hall where McFly performed their 10th-anniversary concert.
While fans continue to speculate, the show's costume designer Tim Simpson revealed that Piranha's costume had to be toned down from his original design due to ITV's request to make it less scary for younger viewers. Tim had envisioned Piranha to be a more frightening costume, given the animal's reputation as a fearsome predator. But ITV wanted to ensure that the character was "softened" to avoid scaring any children watching. Despite this, Tim admits he still wanted to create a terrifying costume for the stage, but ultimately respected the producers' decision.
The Masked Singer UK returns this Saturday on ITV1 and ITVX, where we may finally find out the true identity of Piranha. But even if the celebrity is revealed, the show's fanbase will surely continue to debate and discuss the clues and performances from this season. After all, it's all part of the fun of trying to guess who's behind the mask. So, who do you think Piranha could be? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned for more exciting reveals on The Masked Singer UK.
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