The Masked Singer's Davina McCall on her one 'guilty pleasure' and why exercise makes her high

It takes a brave individual to appear on The Masked Singer with the potential for some rather awkward moments before your unmasking - something comedian and musical theatre performer Jason Manford learned the hard way. Jason, 42, appeared on the show's first UK series, in which he disguised himself as 'Hedgehog', and left viewers stumped, with guesses including Michael Ball, Eddie Izzard, and Alfie Boe.Theatre legend Alfie, 50, has often been guessed as various masked individuals but is yet to appear on the show. Speaking exclusively to OK!, at the National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals, Alfie revealed that he had a rather awkward interaction with Jason, amid his stint on the show.

The Masked Singer sparked debate across social media on Saturday as contestant Bubble Tea was the latest character to be eliminated from the competition. During the latest episode of the ITV show, hosted by Joel Dommett, Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Eiffel Tower and Piranha all performed in hopes of getting through to the next round.

The Masked Singer continues to keep audiences guessing with its mysterious costumes and hidden celebrities, and this time, fans are convinced they've unravelled the secret behind Maypole’s identity. While the show's judges and viewers at home are busy speculating, one popular guess has emerged, and it involves a chart-topping singer.

Viewers of The Masked Singer are buzzing with speculation, convinced that a soap legend may be hiding behind the Owl costume, having noticed a significant "clue." The latest episode featured Owl performing Kylie Minogue's hit Padam Padam, prompting fans to share their guesses on social media. Many are pointing towards Waterloo Road star Kym Marsh, relating Owl's school uniform costume to the BBC drama. Expressing their thoughts on social media, one viewer stated: "I know there’s jokes about her doing this but genuinely think Kym Marsh could be Owl!" Another chimed in: "The whole school thing made me think of Waterloo Road, and Kym instantly came to mind." This isn't the first time Kym Marsh, 47, has been linked to The Masked Singer.

Fans of The Masked Singer are on the edge of their seats as they attempt to unravel the mystery behind Bigfoot's identity. Despite the elaborate costume and cryptic clues, viewers are putting forward their theories, with two notable names emerging as prime suspects. Many fans are speculating that the celebrity behind the Bigfoot mask is none other than Jamie Laing, known for his appearances on Made in Chelsea and Strictly Come Dancing.

ITV’s Lorraine Kelly could have uncovered the mystery of who is behind Dippy Egg’s mask.

Gladiators came back with a bang to British TV screens on Saturday, making light work of ITV‘s The Masked Singer.

Rat has been revealed as Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas on Saturday’s The Masked Singer.The judges had guessed Claire Sweeney, Jodie Comer, Kerry Katona and Jodie Whittaker on the ITV1 reality show, which sees celebrity contestants sing while wearing costumes. Please check back regularly for the latest on this developing story as it is updated in real time here.

Fans of The Masked Singer UK are convinced they know who Cricket is - and are predicting a huge boyband star is behind the mask. Cricket was one of the debut show performances when the ITV series returned to screens on 30 December and after a week off to introduce the other half of the cast, he is due to sing again this weekend.The show is notoriously strict on keeping contestants' identities a secret until the moment they are unmasked, but despite a series of clever clues, some eagle-eyed viewers are sure that they have already worked out Cricket is Blue singer Simon Webbe.

With the fifth season of ITV's The Masked Singer finally upon us, fans of the singing competition have wasted no time in frantically guessing the stars behind the 12 costumes. Characters this year include the likes of Dippy Egg, Eiffel Tower and Chicken Caesar to name a few, but it's the Rat that has everyone talking as fans are convinced they know exactly who it is.

The Masked Singer’s Chicken Caeser has been unveiled following a tense battle in the hit ITV show, which kicked off last weekend. During the second episode of the popular ITV series, six new characters were introduced to viewers at home, but sadly it was actor and comedian Alexander Armstrong that was forced to leave the show after his performance as Chicken Caesar failed to impress the judges.

The Masked Singer UK viewers are convinced they already know Piranha's true identity.The show has only just returned to our TV screens, with a new line-up of masked singing celebrities unveiled last night, 6 January – Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Owl, Eiffel Tower, Chicken Caesar and Piranha. Already fans have been blown away by the celebrities' singing voices and they're certain they recognise Piranha's. Helping out panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan, viewers believe Piranha's true identity was McFly lead singer Danny Jones.

Alexander Armstrong has become the second celebrity to have their identity unveiled on The Masked Singer.

Chicken Caesar became the second celebrity to be unmasked on this series of The Masked Singer - but fans say the star was 'robbed' and claim the show is a 'fix'. The hit ITV show returned to screens on Saturday night (January 6) for the second episode of the brand new series.

The Masked Singer returned on Saturday night (January 6) with six more celebrity contestants taking to the stage to perform whilst hiding their identity. The opening episode of the new series of The Masked Singer aired last week and saw six characters go head-to-head - Maypole, Cricket, Big Foot, Dippy Egg, Weather and Rat - with Weather being unmasked as soul legend Dionne Warwick.

Davina McCall has been quick to defend her pal Olly Murs after he was axed from the judging panel on The Voice as she's argued that he's a "brilliant panellist".

Fans of ITV's The Masked Singer are throughly enjoying more crazy costumes, shock celebrity cameos and lively banter between judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Jonathan Ross in series five, which kicked off on Saturday, 30 December. Sadly, Grammy Award-winning singer Dionne Warwick was the first celebrity to be voted off after host Joel Dommett revealed she was Weather.The Soul legend - who at 85 was also one of the show's oldest ever contestants - didn't seem to be surprised at the turn of events, though.

Viewers were left stunned on Saturday evening when one of the masked singers in the UK version of the hit show was revealed as music legend Dionne Warwick – and she was sent home after just one episode.

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.

The Masked Singer's Davina McCall has been called out for "dissing" fellow judge Rita Ora live on air during the show's return on Saturday night (December 30). Host Joel Dommett announced that Rita couldn't join the ITV show due to prior work commitments, and was temporarily replaced by Charlie Simpson from Busted.