THE Masked Singer has left viewers gobsmacked after Toad In The Hole stormed off stage in very dramatic scenes.
The singer was one of five characters who performed in the latest episode and she found herself in the bottom two with Bear.
Pufferfish, Wolf and Bush were all saved by the audience during Saturday night’s show, meaning Toad and Bear had to go head-to-head in a sing-off.
But when the judges voted to save Bear, Toad threw a diva strop and walked off the stage.
She returned moments later and revealed her identity, which confirmed Maya Jama and guest judge Suranne Jones’ guesses that she was US superstar Macy Gray.
Host Joel Dommett then struggled to get more than one-word answers out of the RnB and soul singer as he tried to interview her.
Macy then performed an unusually short song with her mask off before the show came to an end.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to brand the star a “sore loser”.
One wrote: “Macy Gray was an epic sore loser. Could she put any less effort into that last song. You embarrassed yourself, its a gameshow.”
Another added: “So #MacyGray obviously expected to win. What a bad loser. Glad she got voted off, ha.“
The Masked Singer is available on ITVX and STV Player, while the new instalment of the singing competition airs on ITV next Saturday.
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Joel’s take
Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett gave his take on Macy Gray’s dramatic reveal hours before the show aired.
Without giving away what was about to unfold (Macy storming off after being voted out as Toad In The Hole), Joel told fans on Instagram: “Fantastic episode of The Masked Singer tonight.
“It’s worth it just for the end. Um… one of the most surprising ends that we’ve had all six series. Worth watching.”
It was indeed, Joel!
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Wild guess
The guesses were fully flowing last night but there was one particularly wild one.
Bear opened the show by rapping and singing to Will Smith’s 1997 smash hit Miami and his performance left the judges stumped.
Jonathan Ross thinks Bear might be EastEnders and Hollyoaks star Richard Blackwood and fans at home were on board with this suggestion.
A few, however, have made the wild assumption that Bear is Maya Jama’s ex Stormzy.
Well, this wouldn’t be completely unacceptable.
Love Island host Maya is partial to the surprise of a Bombshell or two, isn’t she?!
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Legs out
Well, Masked Singer UK host Joel Dommett certainly got pulses racing last night…. kind of!
In celebration of the Summer Holiday special episode, he wore a rather fetching striped jacket and bared his legs in matching shorts.
To really make his outfit elite, Joel also donned a pair of blue socks and…errm.. some sexy sock braces.
Snazzy.
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Pellow talk
Plenty of celebrity names were thrown around during last night’s episode of The Masked Singer UK.
But one that kept cropping up on social media was Marti Pellow.
Fans are convinced the Wet Wet Wet star is Wolf.
Writing on Reddit, one viewer confidently said: “Wolf is Marti Pellow From Wet Wet Wet, you can hear it in certain phrasings.”
Another fan posted on X, saying: “Seriously I’m 100% convinced Wolf is Marti Pellow.”
Do you agree?
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What a Bae
How does she do it?
No matter what she wears, Davina McCall always looked incredible – and last night was no different.
In honour of the show’s Summer Holiday special, judge Davina glammed up in a red swimsuit and shorts to mimic a star from Baywatch.
She added streaks of ‘Pamela Anderson blonde’ into her dark hair and carried the iconic red float used by the lifeguards in the 90s show.
Fans praised the star’s looks online, with one person writing: “Those legs!!! 😍 You look amazing! Loving the hair too!”
What a Bae.
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New judge
Suranne Jones was the latest guest judge to join the panel of The Masked Singer.
Looking gorgeous in a white suit, she sandwiched herself between Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross on Saturday night for the Summer Holiday special.
Fans were thrilled to have the Dr Foster star onboard and flocked to X to share their thoughts.
One posted: “You can’t not love Suranne Jones.”
Another added: “I love Suranne Jones so much.”
And a third chimed in: “Suranne Jones is incredible, like a fine wine. I’m not sure she need those reading glasses, who cares?”
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All puffed out
Masked Singer UK fans are completely puzzled by the identity of Pufferfish.
She performed for a second time on Saturday night but the list of suggested names by viewers is endless.
At first they thought Pufferfish was US popstar Katy Perry. After hearing her sing again, they are confused.
Just some of the names being thrown around online include West End star Samantha Barks, actress Angela Griffin, No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani, RuPaul’s Michelle Visage, actress Hayden Panettiere, Glee’s Lea Michele…
See, ENDLESS!
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Bug Bear
Bear completely threw both the judges and viewers at home this week.
For his first performance, Bear sung You’ve Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two from the musical Oliver!.
The judges were left wondering if it was Gordon Ramsay, Christopher Biggins, comedian Tom Davis or actor Patrick Stewart.
Fast-foward a week, however, and a song switch up has left everyone confused.
Bear performed Will Smith’s 1997 hit Miami and proved he can also rap.
Writing on Reddit, one puzzled fan said: “Well any ideas I might have had for Bear have gone out of the window with this performance.”
Another mused: “Okay wasn’t expecting the rapping!”
And a third said: “Bear sounds completely different from last week. I have decided that it is NOT Sir Ian McKellen.”
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A long goodbye
Masked Singer viewers who were watching at home tonight saw Macy Gray return to the stage moments after she walked off.
But in fact, it took show bosses almost an hour to convince her to go back and reveal her identity.
A whistleblower told The Sun: “This has never happened on The Masked Singer before.
“When Macy stormed off stage everyone was frozen in shock but as soon as she reached backstage, crew removed her mask so they could talk her down.
“Macy was almost shellshocked to start with and was basically gutted to be out so early because she really enjoyed being on the American version – when obviously she did brilliantly – so was totally blindsided.”
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Third time unlucky
It was third time unlucky for soul singer Macy Gray.
Tonight she was unmasked as Toad In The Hole and it’s fair to say she didn’t take the news of being booted out well.
This is possibly because it was Macy’s THIRD shot at The Masked Singer – and each time she hasn’t won.
The US star took part in Australia’s version of the contest as Atlantis in 2021, then as wild card Sea Queen in the American version in 2023.
Macy was kicked out of the Australian series in episode six and finished fourth in the States. She was third out the door over here…
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Superhero special
Next week’s episode of The Masked Singer UK will be a Superhero Special.
We’re not entirely sure how that’s going to work but Teeth definitely had a few cape-clad dancers ‘flying’ around them in the preview!
Teeth will be joined by the remaining contestants who did not sing tonight – Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Snail and Tattoo.
One thing’s for sure… the ending surely won’t be as dramatic as tonight’s was!
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Awkward ending
Well, I think it’s fair to say that Macy Gray wasn’t happy about being voted off so early in the competition.
First she stormed off stage when her name was announced, then she gave one-word answers to the judges and Joel.
To be honest, she didn’t really have to say anything. Her face said a thousand words!
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Mask’s off!
Toad In The Hole’s mask if off and it is…Macy Gray!
The judges got it right!
Bit of a diva though, right?!
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Time’s up!
Toad In The Hole has been asked to leave by the judges.
They claim it’s because they know who she is and want to see if they are right.
I’m not sure she’s going to be quite so unforgiving though!
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Big ending
Are you ready for a dramatic ending?
I hope so, as you’ve definitely got one coming!
Without giving too much away when there is just minutes to go, the singer who is told to leave is NOT happy.
Eek….!
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Final clues
Bear and Toad In The Hole are eagerly awaiting the results, while we are left to mull over two final clues.
A red herring and a denim wash bag.
Neither are wildly helpful, Joel, I shan’t lie….
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Bieber Bear
Bear gave his best shot at staying in the competition with a Justin Bieber number.
Good shout. Everyone loves a bit of the Bieb!
Toad In The Hole, meanwhile, has opted for a far more mellow rendition of Roxette’s It Must Have Been Love.
Who would get your vote?
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Who’s safe?
The results are in…. and Bush is safe!
I really thought she was for the chop.
Pufferfish is also safe to singer another week along with Wolf.
This means Toad In The Hole and Bear are going head to head in the sing off…
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Time’s up
Bear, Toad In The Hole, Pufferfish, Bush and Wolf have now done all they can to stay in this year’s series of The Masked Singer.
After the break, we will find out who is safe and who is in the bottom two following the audience vote.
They will then go head-to-head in a sing off before the judges decide who to send packing.
I fear Bush is most at risk following tonight’s performances. Who do you think has their minutes numbered?
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Eighties star
Simon Le Bon, Tony Hadley… all the 80s names are coming out now.
Fans, meanwhile, are utterly certain it is Wet, Wet, Wet’s Marti Pellow.
Yes, another 80s star!
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Roarsome holiday
Wolf doesn’t exactly suit Barry Manilow’s Copacabana but here we are…
Has anyone else spotted how awkwardly the judges are all dancing behind their desk?
They seem more taken by the giant pineapple/ oven glove than actual Wolf!
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Grrrr
Wolf is up after the commercial break and fans have already been speculating about his identity.
For his first performance, he sung David Bowie’s Let’s Dance.
Since then, a few names have been thrown around but one keeps coming up again and again…
Wet Wet Wet’s Marti Pellow!
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Jungle clues
So… do you think Bush is someone who has taken part in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!?
Davina thinks it is too obvious, as there are soooo many clues that point in that direction.
Viewers don’t think it is someone from I’m A Celeb either.
Fans are utterly convinced it is EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy.
Come on, let’s see your trumpet!
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Bush’s turn
I think it’s fair to guess that Bush isn’t a professional singer.
But she’s giving this Jess Glynn number her best shot. It’s not an easy one!
She’s got the judges on their feet…but I fear she could be at risk.
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Puffed out
Whoever is behind Pufferfish is really belting out this number.
This girl really does wanna have fun!
The judges were up on their feet and Davina was left shouting, ‘BRAVO!’
But who is she? Maya is convinced she’s a singer. Lea Michele from Glee to be precise.
