Rhino crowned winner of The Masked Singer and unveiled as Busted star
19.02.2023 - 00:19
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Charlie Simpson has been announced as the winner of The Masked Singer 2023.The Busted star, 37, was unveiled to be the singer behind the Rhino costume on the hit ITV show after it was revealed he'd beaten Phoenix and Fawn in the grand final, which aired on Saturday 18 February. Judges Rita Ora and Davina McCall had both guessed it was Charlie behind the mask, while Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross had been sure it was X Factor star James Arthur performing on the show.
Host Joel Dommett had also guessed it was Charlie along with many viewers at home over recent weeks due to his distinctive vocals. Prior to Charlie's unmasking, it was announced that Fawn had come in third place while Phoenix was this year's runner-up.
Fawn was then unveiled as All Saints star Natalie Appleton, 49.The judges were completely taken aback by the unmasking, with none of them guessing her identity correctly throughout the series. Rita exclaimed: "We were so close!" as Davina added: "You absolutely had us all flummoxed, and that is quite something.
Well done, that is so good." Natalie beamed as she said: "I loved fooling you guys, it was such a buzz." She added: "I've had the best time. It's been amazing.
I do recommend it." Never miss a celebrity exclusive again! Become an OK! VIP and get all of our exclusive interviews, videos and stunning photo shoots sent straight to your inbox every week!You'll receive an email with stories exclusive only for OK! VIP members, including celebrity house tours, baby reveals, wedding snaps and so much more! What are you waiting for? Sign up here Following Natalie's unmasking, it was time to find out which celebrity was behind Phoenix. It was revealed to be Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, 45, behind the mask,
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