The Masked Singer fans think they've worked out that Rat is a Corrie star after clues
31.12.2023 - 13:59
/ ok.co.uk
The Masked Singer has made a welcome return to TV screens with 12 brand new characters taking to the stage in a bid to be crowned the champion of the series. A new series of the hit ITV show kicked off on Saturday, 30 December, and fans have already been eagerly guessing which celebrity is behind each costume.
Each year, TV viewers share their predictions and guesses on social media as they continue to piece together clues to work out who is behind the mask, and some fans are already sure they've figured out the identity of Rat on the news series. Rat took to the stage on Saturday's show to perform a rendition of Vengaboys classic Boom Boom Boom!! with the crowd and the judges - Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and guest Charlie Simpson - all loving the energetic performance.
Clues included references to DIY and cleaning, along with the detection of a Liverpudlian accent, leaving viewers certain Claire Sweeney was behind the mask. Liverpool-born Claire, 52, previously hosted 60 Minute Makeover, which fans thought could link her to the DIY clues.
However, others said Rat's vocals weren't good enough to be Coronation Street star Claire, who is a renowned stage performer. Taking to X, fans shared their predictions, with one writing: "Claire Sweeney 60 minute makeover," and a second said: "Rat, Claire Sweeney." Another fan said: "Rat no idea, having a guess at Claire Sweeney because of the early morning reference ( Big Breakfast )," and a fourth penned: "Is rat Claire Sweeney?" Saturday's episode saw Maypole, Dippy Egg and Weather wind up in the bottom three, with the judges revealing Weather would be sent home and unmasked.
It was revealed that legendary singer Dionne Warwick, 85, was behind the mask. Despite most
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