The Masked Singer UK 2023 LIVE: EastEnders star unmasked as Cat & Mouse and rumours over Phoenix’s identity swirl

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Fans think they know exactly who Knitting is

Following last night's show, eagle-eyed Masked Singer fans think they know exactly who is behind Knitting's costume.

And it's none other than X Factor and Loose Women star Stacey Soloman.

One fan penned: "Knitting is giving me Stacey Solomon vibes," as a second said: "Knitting is Stacey Solomon!"

A third chimed in to agree: "Convinced that Stacey Solomon is Knitting," while a fourth said: "Stacey Solomon is definitely Knitting, surely!"

A fifth concluded: "I'm guessing Stacey Solomon for Knitting, for sure."

What did Martin and Shirlie Kemp say about their Masked Singer exit

Last night, Cat and Mouse were revealed to be none other than husband and wife duo Martin and Shirlie Kemp.

Martin, 61, told the panel after he pulled his mask off: "You lot were way out!

"We were so waiting for you to guess, especially when you said about EastEnders."

His wife Shirlie, 60, added: "I've never done anything as nerve-wracking in my life."

Who do fans think Fawn is?

Fawn gave a host of clues to their identity including references to black coffee and “five sugars.”

Additionally, Fawn told fans they had “taken a trip to Wonderland but her name isn’t Alice.”

Some have taken to Reddit to speculate it is a Little Mix songstress behind the mask.

They have called out vocalist Perrie Edwards, 29, with one taking to Reddit to speculate: “Perrie edwards is fawn on the masked singer uk?”

Another put: “Or Perrie from Little Mix after that performance 🤔🤔🤔”

Masked Singer fans unimpressed as latest celebs are revealed

Following last night's reveal, Masked Singer fans rushed to social media to voice their disappointment.

Saturday night saw Cat and Mouse unveiled as married stars Martin and Shirlie Kemp.

One shared a sarcastic 'wow' meme and penned: "Cat & Mouse are....... Martin and Shirley Kemp...."

Another moaned: "Of course it was them #maskedsinger never off the bleeding TV. But Davina McCall looks bloody amazing"

A third said: "That reveal was…anticlimactic."

How can I watch The Masked Singer 2023?

The fourth series of the hit show got underway on January 1, 2023 on ITV.

The series is expected to run for eight weeks on Saturday nights.

All episodes will be available to watch on  after they have aired.

The Masked Singer fans think they know who Jacket Potato is

Masked Singer fans are already convinced Jacket Potato is this iconic EastEnders star.

One said on the social media platform: “#maskedsinger Shane Richie is jacket potato! ID KNOW THAT VOICE ANYWHERE!!!”

Another wrote: “Jacket potato is Shane Richie …”

“Jacket Potato is giving me Shane Ritchie vibes,” a third added.

Another chimed in: “Jacket Potato is definitely Shane Ritchie #MaskedSinger.”

Which contestants are left on The Masked Singer 2023?

The Masked Singer is back and sees the remaning costumed celebrities participating in the show.

• Fawn
• Jacket Potato
• Pigeon
• Rhino
• Jellyfish
• Knitting
• Otter
• Phoenix

What is the prize for winning The Masked Singer?

It is still unclear what the winner of ITV's The Masked Singer will get.

After winning season one of the American version of the show, T-Pain won a golden mask-shaped trophy.

As far as we know the rapper did not receive any form of prize money.

Fans are convinced they have revealed the identity of Knitting

Fans of the show are all sharing their fan theories on which star-studded celeb is behind the ball of wool - and they're all saying the same thing.

Eagle-eyed viewers are convinced Steps singer Claire Richards is behind the mask.

Taking to social media, one fan wrote: ''This is Claire Richards from Steps I know that voice from anywhere.''

A second added: ''That’s Claire from Steps, no doubt about it.''

While a third agreed by saying: ''All steps fans will know that’s @_ClaireRichards her voice is ingrained in our brains from listening to their albums on repeat in the 90s/00s.''

Natalie Imbruglia on winning last year’s show

Speaking after her win, one-time Neighbours star Natalie said: “I just loved being Panda. When I put the costume on I would just become Panda.

“I stayed in an American accent the whole time so if I sound weird that’s because I have been flipping.

“I just had so much fun. I made friends with a traffic cone and a mushroom. This is an amazing show and I am thrilled to have been a part of it.”

Fans delighted they guessed the correct celebrities dressed as Cat and Mouse

After Martin and Shirlie Kemp were revealed as The Masked Singer's dynamic duo Cat and Mouse last night, fans rushed to social media to share their delight at guessing the correct stars.

One viewer wrote: ''So good and proud to say I guessed right, first time ever. You guys were brilliant.''

A second said: ''I guessed it was you and Shirley , EastEnders link and tbh, it sounded like you both. Awesome job, both of you.''

Did you guess right?

Masked Singer fans think this JLS star is hiding behind a mask

All week, viewers of the ITV quizzing game have been attempting to put a name to the mask and discover who Rubbish could be.

Now fans have been left totally convinced that JLS star Marvin Humes is the man behind the mask.

One eagle-eyed fan said: “When I was a little girl I remember I had a doll of Marvin and the box was green, and after looking it up the members of JLS all had their own colours on merchandise/artwork/albums etc and it seems like Marvin was always green. And the colour of Rubbish’s bin, it’s green!”

Who do fans think Fawn is?

Fawn gave a host of clues to their identity including references to black coffee and “five sugars.”

Additionally, Fawn told fans they had “taken a trip to Wonderland but her name isn’t Alice.”

Some have taken to Reddit to speculate it is a Little Mix songstress behind the mask.

They have called out vocalist Perrie Edwards, 29, with one taking to Reddit to speculate: “Perrie edwards is fawn on the masked singer uk?”

Another put: “Or Perrie from Little Mix after that performance 🤔🤔��”

When does The Masked Singer return?

The fourth episode of The Masked Singer will hit screens next Saturday.

The fan-favourite show will return to ITV1 at 6.30pm.

All previous episodes are available to stream on ITVX.

Knitting ‘reveals’ their identity on Instagram as fans recognise voice

Another fan theory has emerged after fans believe Knitting accidentally "revealed" their identity Instagram.

Many fans were convinced that they had recognised the voice as singer Claire Richards from pop group Steps and they were certain of their guess after the star posted a big clue before the show.

The songstress took to social media to share a short video of her doing some crafting.

There was an assortment brightly coloured shapes scattered across the table.

She captioned it: "Happy Saturday! This is where I’ll be for the foreseeable”

Many have speculated the colourful character is Claire Richards from Steps - and this has may have sealed the deal.

How to catch up on The Masked Singer

If you've missed an episode of The Masked Singer don't worry - there's a way to catch up.

To date the 2023 show has aired three episodes, all of which are available to stream on ITVX.

Just simply create an account, log in and search ''The Masked Singer''.

Roman Kemp left shocked after his parents were revealed as Cat and Mouse

Last night The Masked Singer duo Cat and Mouse were revealed to be none other than married couple Martin and Shirlie Kemp.

And just like the judges and viewers - their son Roman Kemp had no clue who was hiding behind the mask.

Following the reveal, Capital FM radio hot Roman took to Twitter to share his disbelief.

He wrote: ''I JUST SHOUTED THE PHRASE “TAKE IT OFF” TO MY PARENTS I CANT UNDO THAT #MaskedSingerUK.''

Mum and Masked singer Shirlie Kemp added: ''And to think, our kids thought we were on a romantic getaway… #MaskedSingerUK.''

How does The Masked Singer work?

The show sees famous faces go head to head to put on a standout music performance while their identities are kept a secret under some outrageous costumes.

Video recordings hint at their identity with visual and verbal clues.

Each week one person is unmasked after the judges make their final guesses.

The new characters will be hoping to join the list of The Masked Singer winners, which includes Nicola Roberts‘ Queen Bee, Natalie Imbruglia’s Panda and Joss Stone’s Sausage.

Who has left The Masked Singer so far?

The Masked Singer is back and sees 12 costumed celebrities participating in the show.

Three of which have already been revealed so far this season.

• Ghost - revealed to be Chris Kamara
• Piece of Cake - revealed to be Lulu
• Cat and Mouse - revealed to be Martin and Shirlie Kemp

Who are The Masked Singer judges?

Everyone from the celebrity panel in the previous seasons has confirmed they are returning in January.

Television presenter Davina McCall, singer-songwriter Rita Ora, broadcaster Jonathan Ross and British comedian Mo Gilligan are all joining the celebrity panel to try to guess who is hiding behind the costumes.

In the previous seasons, guest panellists such as series one winner Nicola Roberts, also made an appearance.

Who won The Masked Singer 2022?

Panda, Mushroom and Robobunny all reached the final of the Masked Singer, but only one person could come out on top.

From third to first, the stars unveiled their true identity throughout the show.

Coming in third place was Robobunny, who was revealed to be Mark Feehily.

Speaking after his reveal, Mark said: “The whole thing was a challenge but it has led me to explore my voice.”

Coming in second place was Mushroom – and everyone seemed to know who that was.

Charlotte Church was revealed, much to no one’s surprise.

But it was Panda who took top spot, and also took many by surprise.

Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia was revealed, and couldn’t hide her delight at winning the show.

Fans convinced they know who is behind Rubbish

Fans have been left totally convinced that JLS star Marvin Humes is the man behind the mask.

One clue which has got everybody talking is the colour of the rubbish bin on the show.

Many clued up fans have made the link between the strong green colour of the bin to the JLS star wearing and being associated with the colour green during his time in the chart-topping boyband.

Each of the members of the group were designated their own colour with Marvin being green.

Who do fans think Phoenix could be?

Fans have spent the week formulating predictions as to who could be under the Phoenix mask.

So far, guesses from viewers include Doctor Who star David Tennant or Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson.

Others believe it’s Eurovision runner-up Sam Ryder or Lucifer actor Tom Ellis.

How can I watch The Masked Singer 2023?

The fourth series of the hit show got underway on January 1, 2023 on ITV.

The series is expected to run for eight weeks on Saturday nights.

All episodes will be available to watch on  after they have aired.