Who’s The Masked Singer star Crimson Panda? All clues and theories up to now

The Masked Singer UK is lastly again on our screens, with viewers eagerly awaiting the prospect to guess which celebrities could possibly be behind the costumes.

The jury, hosted by Joel Dommett, consists of Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama.

For the reason that present first hit screens in 2020, six seasons of the present have aired on ITV, with earlier winners together with Women Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, Joss Stone, Natalia Imbruglia, Charlie Simpson, Danny Jones and Samantha Barks.

The format is kind of easy: contestants take the stage to sing tunes whereas hidden by distinctive and elaborate costumes. The jury is then tasked with determining who the singers could possibly be, aided by a sequence of cryptic clues.

This time the 12 costumes are Moth, Can of Worms, Crimson Panda, Conkers, Arctic Fox, Toastie, Monkey Enterprise, Yak, Sloth, Gargoyle, Disc Jockey and Teabag.

Crimson Panda had an unconventional begin to their Masked Singer expertise, as they had been initially faraway from the launch night time episode as a result of nature of their track doubtlessly being perceived as ‘insensitive’.

Now that they are lastly taking heart stage, listed below are all of the clues and theories about who they could possibly be…

What clues are there to Crimson Panda’s identification?

Introductory VT reveals a stack of child pacifiers. Additionally reveals a pile of stones, the highest of which is a big gold stone – maybe they received a gold medal? In assist of the Olympic concept, it depicts a letter addressed to five Rio Road, Birmingham, suggesting the star might have received a prize on the 2016 Summer season Olympics. Stated it ‘is music’ [their] ears’ solely to search out out that they ‘saved the day’ – probably a reference to a goalkeeper? “Is it scary to scale new heights and tower over everybody beneath? Sure, however I will by no means be pissed’ – maybe somebody identified for being courageous, or additionally a really tall individual? ‘I do not do it alone. I’ve sufficient instruments to assist me.’ A buying listing seems, consisting of hairspray, sunscreen, pink apples and 5 pears. ‘I’m at all times conscious of the newest tendencies.’ A poster that includes Roger Moore and the ‘007’ track. ‘I am typically known as knowledgeable.’ 4 bowls of strawberry sweets depicted on a shelf. ‘I am at all times prepared for motion’ – might or not it’s somebody from the movie world? Describes herself as ‘cool, calm and picked up.’ ‘Typically I do that work solo, however we crimson pandas work collectively.’ A heart-shaped field of sweets – representing somebody who hosts on Coronary heart FM?

Who might Crimson Panda from The Masked Singer be?

Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran

Viewers are speculating {that a} member of Duran Duran could possibly be in Crimson Panda’s costume.

The English pop rock band shaped in Birmingham in 1978, which might clarify the envelope tackle in Crimson Panda’s first VT.

Furthermore, the group is understood for his or her track Rio, which can also be the title of their second studio album.

The present line-up consists of Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor.

And Jonathan Ross himself might win the cash by mentioning Simon’s title after seeing 4 bowls of strawberry sweets in Crimson Pandas VT.

‘There was an image of Roger Moore, James Bond… and people sweets, strawberry sweets. Duran Duran wrote the track for A View To A Kill, one of many Bond movies starring Roger Moore,” the presenter explains.

Jeff Brazier

Maya Jama thinks This Morning star Jeff Brazier is the one underneath the masks.

The presenter is greatest identified for competitors segments on daytime tv and repeatedly seems on reveals together with Unfastened Girls.

Maya defined, “I noticed references to heroes; I assumed it may be somebody who could possibly be on Celeb SAS, 007 vibes, if we predict exterior the field.

“Then I assumed, they’re on TV they usually have a son who’s an actor… Jeff Brazier.”

In fact, Jeff has two well-known sons, whom he shares with late associate Jade Goody. They’ve actor Bobby, who has been on Strictly and appeared in EastEnders, and mannequin Freddy.

After Crimson Panda’s second look, visitor panelist Ben Shephard famous that this can be a seasoned TV persona.

“You are an entertainer, so you understand how to captivate an viewers,” he mentioned.

“Typically you do that alone, typically you do it in a crew… I do know somebody from Coronary heart FM who works very intently with a crew with this man once they work collectively, which is Amanda Holden. You, Crimson Panda, are Alan Carr!’

The Chatty Man was additionally a preferred concept amongst viewers at dwelling and with Alan proving he has the ability to deceive in The Celeb Traitors final yr, it is definitely potential that this could possibly be him, proper?

The Masked Singer 2026 continues on ITV1 and ITVX.

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