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Ryan Paton

ITV The Masked Singer viewers 'heartbroken' as winner's 'surprise' identity unveiled

Fans of The Masked Singer were baffled as the winner was unmasked on tonight's show.

Joel Dommett returned to host tonight's Grand Final of the popular ITV programme. Fawn, Phoenix and Rhino took to the stage for one final time to be crowned the winner.

Lee Mack joined regular judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan in the detective chairs to try and guess the voice behind the costume. Fans were thrilled as Rhino was announced as this season's winner after a powerful performance of Try by Pink.

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Viewers took to Twitter and were convinced the celebrity behind the costume was James Arthur. Jonathan echoed their thoughts as this was the presenter's final guess.

However, fans following the show on Twitter were "heartbroken" when it was revealed the singer was actually Charlie Simpson from Busted.

Danielle said: "No way, that's Charlie Simpson. I am gob smacked. Well thought that was James Arthur fuming with myself. Huge fan of both of course."

Lovereality TV said: "Charlie Simpson sounds more like James Arthur than James Arthur."

Rhino was unmasked as Charlie Simpson from Busted (ITV)

Carrie posted: "Are James Arthur and Charlie Simpson the same person they literally have the same voice (and it's quite distinctive)."

Stephen commented: "Never knew Charlie Simpson sounded so much like James Arthur. He never sounded like that with Busted"

David tweeted: "James Arthur called, he wants his voice back"

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