The final of The Masked Singer is upon us and as the weeks have gone on, viewers have been left more and more astounded as celebrities from all walks of life have been unveiled as the singers behind the masks. You can follow live Masked Singer updates here.
From Martin and Shirlie Kemp to Claire Richards, there have been plenty of shock reveals and tonight is set to be even bigger as the competition, which has served up some magical moments, draws to a close on Saturday, February 18. The time has come for viewers and the celebrity judging panel - made up of Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross - to crown the winner of The Masked Singer and find out once and for all who is behind the mask as they shout "Take It Off" one last time.
While its American counterpart - which some days ago made the headlines when Mary Poppins great Dick Van Dyke was unmasked - awards its winner a Golden Mask Trophy, back in the UK the winner receives the simple pleasure of being named the "champion".
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Tonight, on Saturday, February 18 on ITV1 and ITVX, viewers will be taking to the edge of their settees to watch in anticipation as Fawn, Phoenix and Rhino — who have been variously named by fans as Busted's Charlie Simpson, All Saints star Nicola Appleton and Welsh actor Michael Sheen — take to the stage one last time and at long last reveal their true identity. But when is the final on? Where can you watch it? Here's everything you need to know.
When is the final?
The Masked Singer final, which sees the three remaining celebrities sing their hearts out before eventually taking off their mask thus revealing their identity, will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 7pm.
Where can I watch the final?
The final will air on the usual channel of ITV1 and will also be available to watch on its streaming site ITVX.
How long is the final?
Similar to its previous episodes, The Masked Singer finale will be on ITV1 and ITVX for an hour and a half. Starting at 7pm it will finish at 8.30pm.
Who has been unmasked in the competition so far?
First to be eliminated from the competition in week one was Chris Kamara who was unveiled as Ghost before singing legend Lulu revealed she was Piece of Cake the following Saturday.
In week three, pop stars Martin and Shirlie Kemp were revealed as Cat and Mouse - much to the shock of their son, Capital FM radio host Roman Kemp. Week four saw snooker player Stephen Hendry as Rubbish and Katherine Ryan as Pigeon in week five.
In a double elimination during week six, Steps' Claire Richards and comedian Daisy May Cooper were uncovered as Knitting and Otter before last week's unmasking of two stars: Jacket Potato was Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and Jellyfish was Glee and West End star Amber Riley.
But whose identity will be revealed next?
What are the clues for the remaining contestants?
In the semi-final, which aired on ITV1 on Saturday, Feburary 11, fans were given more clues as to the singers' identities. Here is a list of the most recent clues for each of the finalists.
Rhino
- In a VT, a sign appeared that said "Welcome to Cobalt"
- It also said there was a population of 158,967 people, and the rules were "no spittin', no thievin', and no shoutin'".
- "I'm chief of this town and happy-go-lucky but one of you guys might think I'm quite muggy."
- Joel Dommett said he was a he was a "huge fan" of the person behind the mask
- "Being a Sheriff you can be a puppet of the law"
- Wanted signs featuring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn
- A sign called The Rope Reunion
- Rhino said they were "born to be wild"
Fawn
- When asked whether she wanted a tea or coffee, Fawn said: "No milk, five sugars".
- "You might think that a fawn is a young deer but I'm certainly not the baby. Although, like a fawn, I admit that when I was younger I was somewhat awkward. Call me a boffin but Maths was a passion. Now that I'm all grown-up, I'm not awkward at all."
- "I live in a cottage and not in a palace, I've visited Wonderland but my name isn't Alice."
- Not the first disguise they've worn
- In the "background" in her early career
Fawn also said "absence makes the heart grow fonder," and told viewers: "When it comes to who I really am I'm the thorn in their side."
A reference to Top of the Pops also featured in their clue package.
The stylists were dressed as an angel and devil.
They are the 'joker in the pack'
Phoenix
- They are ‘hot’ and have risen from the ashes
- "I'm all flame and fire, my feathers ablaze, it may intrigue you to learn, I've been a catchphrase."
- They are good at reinventing themselves
- Phoenix said they have "treaded the boards"
- In a VT, Phoenix was seen drinking from a mirror ball juice bottle
- "You could call me an Apprentice but would an Apprentice appear on the most watched TV show in 30 years?"
- "I fear deep water, but diving that's another thing"
- Mind your head
- Roses in the VT
Have you sussed it? Let us know in the comments.
The Masked Singer airs on ITV1 and ITVX at 7pm on Saturday, February 18.
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