Masked Singer's Phoenix unveiled as Ricky Wilson as he finishes in second place
18.02.2023 - 23:45
/ ok.co.uk
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been unveiled as Phoenix during the finale of The Masked Singer.The singer, 45, came runner-up on the ITV show to Rhino during Saturday’s final following a vote from the studio audience. Following his reveal, judge Rita Ora was in shock as she has worked alongside Wilson in the past, adding: “If you sang how you sing I would have got you in a second.” The singer also said he was “very pleased” to be mistaken for actor David Tennant by judge Davina McCall.
Asked if he had enjoyed his time on the show, Wilson said: “Of course, it gets quite infectious. You really want to win it.” However, eagle-eyed viewers sussed Phoenix's true identity out weeks ago after a string of tell-tale clues.
Clues for the character included rising from the ashes, following a hollow trail and mention of the mystery person reinventing themselves.The character has also dropped a series of further clues including listing several reality shows as well as The Voice, which Ricky appeared on as a coach. Earlier in the episode, All Saints star Natalie Appleton was unveiled as Fawn during the finale of ITV’s The Masked Singer.The singer, 49, became the first celebrity to be unmasked during Saturday’s final following a vote from the studio audience, meaning Rhino and Phoenix will battle it out for the crown.
Judge Davina McCall admitted she had all the judges “flummoxed”, while Jonathan Ross said: “We don’t get to hear your voice like that that often where you’re singing those ballads. What an amazing act.” Following her reveal, Appleton said: “I loved fooling you guys, it was such a buzz”, and that she had enjoyed Gilligan mistaking her for Country star Shania Twain.
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