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Masked Singer fans work out iconic kids TV star behind Kingfisher after major giveaway
After the contestant took to the stage with a rendition of The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie, social media users went wild online
THE MASKED Singer fans have ‘worked out’ the iconic kids TV star behind Kingfisher after a major giveaway.
ITV viewers are convinced Horrible Histories legend , 51, is hiding inside the elaborate costume after watching just one episode with them in it.
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After the contestant took to the stage with a rendition of The Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie, social media users went wild online.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one wrote: "Kingfisher sounds like Simon Farnaby to #maskedsinger #MaskedSingerUk."
Someone else said: "Simon Farnaby for Kingfisher #MaskedSinger," while a third added: "1000% Simon Farnaby #kingfisher #maskedsinger."
A fourth joked: "Kingfisher is Simon Farnaby. Absolute FACT."
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One more concluded: "Kingfisher sounds just like Simon Farnaby #maskedsinger."
Viewers previously flooded the internet with their theories, predicting it must be comedy and TV icon Harry Hill.
One said: "That’s definitely Harry Hill, he has a good voice."
Another agreed as they posted: "So others are saying Harry Hill for Kingfisher. I did say I heard him at the start."
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After Kingfisher had stepped out on the stage and performed, viewers were even more sure they had nailed who the mystery performer was.
One person wrote on X: "Kingfisher on the Masked Singer sounds like Harry Hill to me."
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A second shared: "Kingfisher is Harry Hill. No question."
"The only one I've had a clue about... surely kingfisher is Harry Hill?!!??" said a third.
Another posted: "Kingfisher sounds like Harry Hill. Did at the start of the show too. Not sure where the clues link though."
One more viewer was also flummoxed by the clues - but convinced the You've Been Framed star must be behind the mask - as they said: "Harry Hill as Kingfisher- distinct voice- although the clues make no sense to me."
The first episode of The Masked Singer was also hit by an awkward moment as new judge Maya Jama leaked the identity of 'Giant Joel' who was teased on the Christmas special.
Taking to Instagram, the brunette beauty showed off her incredible first show look before she stepped out to take on her new TV role.
Yet in her snap she posed alongside Olympic legend Mo Farah on the panel, letting slip there was a special guest.
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Fans did not let the gaffe go unnoticed as they pointed it out in her comments as they suggested she might want to delete it.
Confident Maya replied: "Mo is a guest panelist episode 1 it’s not a secret x."
The Masked Singer Judges and Host
The Masked Singer has been a smash-hit for ITV since launching in 2020. Here's a look at the show's familiar on air team.
Judges
Current:
- Jonathan Ross: Presenter and film critic Jonathan has been part of The Masked Singer since its first series.
- Davina McCall: Long Lost Family co-host Davina is also one of the show's original panellists.
- Mo Gilligan: Comedian and presenter Mo joined in series two, replacing US star Ken Jeong.
- Maya Jama: Love Island presenter Maya is set to join in series six, replacing Rita Ora.
Former:
- Rita Ora: Singer and actress Rita appeared as a judge for the first five series. Her departure from the show was confirmed in September 2024.
Host
Joel Dommett: Joel has presented every series of The Masked Singer so far.
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