January 13th 2024.
The latest episode of The Masked Singer had everyone on the edge of their seats as Rat's true identity was finally revealed. From the very beginning, Rat has been a mystery, with a string of clues leading up to the big reveal tonight. And let me tell you, it was quite the reveal.
In this week's Circus-themed episode, we saw a lineup of performers including Bigfoot, Cricket, Dippy Egg, Maypole, and of course, Rat. Speculation around Maypole's identity was running wild, especially when Poison singer, Olly Murs, made a special guest appearance. But this week's musical extravaganza was not without its surprises.
As Rat and Dippy Egg faced elimination, Maypole, Bigfoot, and Cricket were safe to sing another day. Rat gave an energetic performance of The Village People's "YMCA" while Dippy Egg opted for George Ezra's "Shotgun." However, only one could survive the unmasking. Unfortunately, it was the end of the road for Rat as the furry creature was unmasked and revealed to be none other than the stunning Shirley Ballas.
The judges were stunned as Shirley's identity had been throwing them off with her accents and she had even mentioned being "flattered" by some of the guesses. Mo complimented her incredible dance moves and revealed that the "danger" clue was a reference to her climb up Kilimanjaro. But the biggest shock of the night was yet to come.
As host Joel asked about the tattoo clue, jaws dropped as it was revealed that Shirley is covered in tattoos, including one of fellow judge Anton du Beke's face. She joked that he always asks her to show them off, but it's not actually his face on her body. The audience couldn't believe it and viewers at home were equally shocked.
Social media was buzzing with reactions, with many expressing their surprise and disbelief at Shirley's true identity. Some had even guessed her to be other celebrities such as Mel C, Claire Sweeney, Kerry Katona, Jodie Whittaker, or Jodie Comer. But no one could have predicted that it was the dancing legend behind the mask.
This season of The Masked Singer has already seen some unexpected reveals, with last week's unmasking of Pointless host Alexander Armstrong and the first week's elimination of legendary singer Dionne Warwick. The show has a history of surprising audiences with its reveals, with past winners including Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts, Joss Stone, and Natalie Imbruglia.
But the fun isn't over yet, as there are still plenty of performers in the game, including Owl, Eiffel Tower, Bubble Tea Piranha, and Air Fryer. And with rumors swirling about the identities of Maypole, Cricket, Bigfoot, and Dippy Egg, there's no telling who will be unmasked next.
In fact, even host Lauren Laverne may have let slip a big clue when she mentioned a former Doctor Who making an appearance on the show. Could one of the remaining performers be a former Doctor? Only time will tell.
So if you're a fan of The Masked Singer, be sure to tune in every Saturday at 7pm on ITV, or catch up on ITVX. And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency. We'd love to hear from you.
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