The Masked Singer UK has returned for 2022 and many ITV viewers are wondering who Traffic Cone is.
The bizarre singing show sees celebrities conceal their identities in an attempt to stump viewers and the panel alike as they sing on stage under a guise.
Traffic Cone is part of the series three line-up which also includes Rockhopper, Panda, Poodle and many more. You can see a full list of eliminations and those still left in the running here.
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As well as a string of performances on stage, Traffic Cone has shared some clues to their identity with judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan.
He's also been subject to much talk this week after Rob Beckett "accidentally" shared a tweet claiming he was Traffic Cone, many fans of the comedian believe the post to be a joke. You can read more on this here.
But who is Traffic Cone? Here's everything you need to know about the character from fan theories to clues and guesses from the panel.
Who is Traffic Cone on The Masked Singer UK?
Traffic Cone songs
Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley
When Somebody Loved Me - Sarah McLachlan
Traffic Cone clues
Week one
In their introduction video Traffic Cone said the shape of their costume is like something close to their heart.
They also said they had a "sporting" chance of keeping the viewers at home and judges guessing. Traffic Cone also referred to themselves as the "OGTC".
In their video they also told viewers at home: "I'm hoping I'm on the road to success, cos there ain't no Plan B." There was also reference to a "troublemaker".
After their performance Traffic Cone also offered an extra clue and told the panel: "I made money taking my top off."
Week two
In their second video, Traffic Cone was seen with a tennis racket and ball and made lots of references to the sport.
The character siad: "I squared off against the fourth best in the world once. Cheeky!
"But I also got smashed at Wimbledon. Still, there's nothing like the sound of fans in the stands shouting your name."
A sock was also seen at the end of the VT, as Traffic Cone said: "I'm going to sock it you."
Traffic Cone also shared two lies and one truth, they were:
- I had a gold plated childhood
- My name makes me king I'm no rascal
- It's often been said that I'm a stand up fella
Judges' guesses
Week one
Davina McCall thought the performance was full of "energy and fun" and guessed Chris Kamara because of the sporting references.
Mo said: "You did say OGTC so I thought it could be Olympic Gold triathlon champion so I'm going Alistair Brownlee."
Rita suggested Traffic Cone could be Olly Murs due to the mention of "troublemaker" in the clip.
Peter Andre and Prince Harry were suggested by the panel.
Week two
Jack Whitehall
Jimmy Carr
Lee Evans
Bradley Walsh
Fan theories
Many ITV viewers are convinced Traffic Cone is Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones.
"TRAFFIC CONE is definitely Tom Jones," wrote one fan. "I remember him saying on The Voice he worked in construction before he made it big!"
A second agreed: "Tom Jones IS traffic cone."
But a second Welsh theory is that Traffic Cone is singer and radio and television presenter Aled Jones.
One fan said: "Traffic Cone is none other than Mr Aled Jones - could hear his voice clear as anything #MaskedSingerUK."
"#MaskedSingerUK Traffic cone is completely Aled Jones. Just listened back to him!!!," another said.
In fact, opera singer Russell Watson is convinced Traffic Cone is Aled Jones too, you can read more on this here.
Following Traffic Cone's rendition of Never Gonna Give You Up in week one some viewers thought it could be Rick Astley behind the mask.
It comes after A-Ha's Morten Harket sang one of his own songs in a double bluff last year.
One fan wrote: "I think that's Rick Astley pulling a Morten Harket #trafficcone #TheMaskedSinger."
Another added: "That actually does sound like Rick Astley! He doing a Morten Harket??? #TheMaskedSinger."
The Masked Singer UK returns on Saturday at 7pm on ITV.
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