COMEDY ICON UNMASKED! The Masked Singer SHOCKER Will Leave You Speechless!

The tension was palpable as the semi-final of The Masked Singer unfolded, but for Red Panda, the vibrant competition reached a sudden end. An electrifying elimination revealed a familiar face, sending shockwaves through the studio and across social media.

Beneath the elaborate costume wasn’t a pop star or a seasoned performer as many predicted, but the beloved comedian, Harry Hill. The panel – Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, and Mo Gilligan – were stunned, particularly Mo, who had stubbornly believed Harry was the Kingfisher from the previous series.

Hill, ever the prankster, confessed to deliberately misleading the judges, even mimicking the distinctive voice of Alan Carr to throw them off the scent. “I’d like to apologise to Alan Carr,” he joked, acknowledging the clever deception that kept everyone guessing.

The clues, in retrospect, were brilliantly layered. A makeup artist in rave gear alluded to his former show, *Harry Hill’s Clubnite*, while a can of ‘XL tomato soup’ was a playful nod to the cover of his *TV Burp* DVD. Even his ability to play the nose flute found its way into the cryptic hints.

Viewers exploded with disbelief on social media. One fan tweeted, “Harry Hill!! as if!! Every year I’ve guessed him and the only year I don’t he is on!” Others praised his performance and playfully lamented the missed opportunity to revive his iconic *TV Burp* show.

Hill admitted he’d been the subject of speculation for years, receiving texts asking if he was behind various characters. This year, he finally decided to embrace the challenge. “It’s tempting sometimes to take yourself a bit too seriously,” he reflected, “But actually, it’s really good fun.”

Keeping the secret proved tricky, relying heavily on his wife’s remarkable ability to lie. He recounted a story of her casually telling their children he was filming a pilot with Alan Carr – again! – to deflect their curiosity.

Red Panda’s journey wasn’t without its hurdles. His initial performance, a rendition of Disco Inferno, was deemed too sensitive to air following a tragic bar fire. The song was scrapped, and his presence was noticeably absent for several weeks before a triumphant return.

The night also saw the unmasking of Mole Dommett, a character designed to assist the panel, who turned out to be none other than Olly Murs. The reveal added another layer of surprise to an already unpredictable episode.

This series has been a whirlwind of unexpected reveals, beginning with the arrival of two house bands and guest stars Anne-Marie and Matt Lucas. From Alex Jones as Disc Jockey to Professor Green as Teabag, the show has consistently defied expectations.

The eliminations continued with John Lydon (Yak), Marcella Detroit (Gargoyle), Kate Nash (Monkey Business), and Anton Du Beke (Arctic Fox), each unmasking leaving the audience breathless. Now, with just five contestants remaining, the competition is reaching a fever pitch.

The quest to succeed last year’s champion, Samantha Barks, is nearing its climax. The remaining masked singers will battle it out next weekend, hoping to claim the coveted title and leave their mark on The Masked Singer legacy.