The identity behind the Tea Bag costume onThe Masked Singer UKwas revealed Sunday night, sending a ripple of surprise through viewers. Beneath the quirky disguise was none other than chart-topping rapper Professor Green, a musician known for a very different kind of performance than what the show demands.
In a candid admission after his elimination, Professor Green confessed a surprising truth: he “can’t sing.” Despite a successful career built on rhythm and lyrical prowess, the vocal challenge of the show proved to be his undoing. He found himself in the bottom two, facing off against Yak after performing Deep Blue Something’s classic, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”
The rapper expressed genuine disbelief at the outcome, stating he’d expected the audience to embrace the novelty of the Tea Bag persona. He was particularly astonished that none of the celebrity judges – people he’d known for years – even came close to guessing his identity. He’d spent his time on stage laughing, convinced someone would crack the code.
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Beyond the shock of elimination, Professor Green spoke of a newfound freedom. He relished the opportunity to participate in something purely for fun, a sign of reaching a point in his career where he doesn’t need to take himself so seriously. He even joked about attempting a received pronunciation accent while singing, a skill he readily admitted he doesn’t possess.
Professor Green rose to prominence in the early 2010s with hits like “I Need You Tonight” and “Just Be Good to Green,” ultimately achieving a number one single in 2011 with “Read All About It,” a collaboration with Emeli Sande. The song remained at the top of the charts for two weeks and achieved Platinum certification.
His departure marks the second elimination of the season, following Alex Jones ofThe One Showin the first week. Jones had described her experience as a joyful family activity, a chance to create a memorable moment for her children.
The competition continues with a remaining lineup of masked performers: Arctic Fox, Can of Worms, Conkers, Gargoyle, Monkey Business, Moth, Red Panda, Sloth, Toastie, and Yak. The quest to unmask the UK’s most enigmatic vocalist continues.
