THE MASKED Singer fans have come up with a brand new theory about who Bear could be, after being convinced he was a famous actor.
The wacky ITV show is back for a fifth series, and viewers are once again enjoying the ultimate guessing game.
Bear has impressed on The Masked Singer – but who is he?[/caption]
The cuddly character showed off his vocal talent on the reality TV series[/caption]
The internet has been buzzing with new theories about who the impressive singer behind the mask really is.
After a string of clues, armchair detectives now think Bear is a famous noughties star.
It all started after the character said in their VT: “What a way to kickstart the competition!”
This immediately led fans to thinking that Bear is rapper Example, as he has a song called Kickstart.
Taking to social media, one said: “I’m loving the Bear and after that sing off song, it’s got to be Example!?! (“Who doesn’t love a kick start” that was a good clue).”
While another agreed: “So Bear is 100% example, right? That last performance sounded exactly like him!”
This fan tweeted: “Bear is 100% Example!”
Another viewer commented: “Not heard any of the clues, but Bear does sound like Example’s voice.”
This is a brand new theory, as a lot of fans have been convinced that Bear is actor Richard Blackwood.
Adding fuel to the fire, the former EastEnders star dropped a handful of teasing clues when he appeared Good Morning Britain this week.
On the show, host Richard Madeley asked: “Why do you think everybody thinks it’s you?”
To which Richard Blackwood replied: “The Bear has swag.
“I’m looking and thinking thats how I would do it.
“You cant put on the bear outfit and not know the swag has to be on point.”
Fans now think that Bear is noughties rapper Example[/caption]
Richard Blackwood dropped a series of teasing clues on GMB that he is Bear[/caption]
In another potential tease, soap star Richard said: “It’s hot in there – so I have heard.
“I did Shrek [on stage] so I can relate to the and make it work.
“That’s the way I would do it if I did it.”
BEAR CLUES
Bear performed Will Smith hit Miami in his recent impressive performance.
The character is decked out in red regal attire and belted out a musical number from Oliver! on their first The Masked Singer performance.
Bear has also offered a variety of clues for reality show viewers and said: ”The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.”
During the first show, the friendly character also revealed a riddle which read: “I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.”
Fans have previously suggested Jordan Stephens from Hip Hop duo Rizzle Kicks is behind the mask.
The theory about Jordan came just days after ITV viewers suspected the character was actually top Brit comedian Ben Bailey Smith.
Some viewers are also sure Bear is A Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen.
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Here’s who has been unmasked so far:
Teeth – this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her.
Tattoo – despite Davina McCall saying “you sound the same” after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks
Toad In The Hole – a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray
Pegasus – the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity
Spag Bol – this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.
Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel – a caricature of host Joel Dommett – unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.
