February 1st 2025.
There's more to Bear than just a cute costume on The Masked Singer UK. Fans have been curious about one particular aspect of Bear's getup and Metro has finally uncovered the truth after speaking with the show's costume designer.
Currently, there are seven contestants left on the popular ITV singing competition: Bear, Bush, Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Pufferfish, Snail, and Wolf. Ever since Bear's first performance where he sang "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" from the musical Oliver!, viewers have been trying to guess which celebrity is hiding behind the mask. Some have suggested acting legend Sir Patrick Stewart or even celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, noting the references to the world of theater and performance.
Bear's costume is quite impressive, with intricate details like pumpkin-shaped trousers and a fancy ruffle around his neck. But what about that fuzzy goatee on his chin? As it turns out, it's a nod to another iconic figure known for his facial hair – William Shakespeare. "I don't know how Bear ended up with a strange-looking goatee," confessed costume designer Tim Simpson, creative director at Plunge Creations. "The idea of it being Shakespeare was the original pun, I think, that was conceived by Caitlin," he added, referring to his colleague Caitlyn Daisy Shaw who also works with Plunge Creations.
While speaking with Tim, it was clear that many of this season's costumes have a period drama feel to them, like Snail's large skirt, Wolf's layered jackets, and Macy Gray's Toad in the Hole with her suave top hat. However, there's no intentional link between the costumes. "The idea is to have a mix across the board. There aren't any sort of linked themes," Tim clarified. "But again, it's one for the production team to think about."
Early guesses for Bear's true identity ranged from British acting legends like Sir Patrick Stewart or Sir Ian McKellen, but more recent predictions have turned towards musicians like rapper Example. His performances of songs like "Miami" by Will Smith, "Stay" by Justin Bieber and The Kid Laroi, and "Tender" by Blur have convinced some fans that it's him behind the mask. "Can imagine him really pulling off a Will Smith rap though. Definitely think it's him," speculated one fan on Reddit.
As always, The Masked Singer UK loves to surprise their audience, so we'll have to wait and see who is really behind the Bear costume. But one thing is for sure, this season is full of talented and diverse contestants. Who do you think will be revealed next? The Masked Singer UK airs Saturday nights at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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