The Masked Singer’s Bear is soap legend claim fans after song switch up leaves panel gobsmacked
THE Masked Singer viewers have been left guessing who one of the characters could be, after they performed a rap song on the show.
Bear, who performed a musical number from Oliver! on their first performance on The Masked Singer, shook things up with their version of Miami by Will Smith.
The holiday inspired performance had the judges panel left even more confused over who it could be, with viewers at home equally stuck.
However some viewers were convinced the singer behind Bear must be a star that they’ve seen before, but over in EastEnders.
Guesses were quick to fly in suggesting Bear is EastEnders actor Richard Blackwood, who is also known for his rapping skills outside of the BBC soap.
One viewer wrote on X: “Bear is deffo richard Blackwood his middle name is Clifford.”
Another posted: “Im here for the Richard Blackwood. Didn’t he release a song that could have gone to number 1?”
“I think Richard Blackwood for Bear,” said another.
The guesses are a U-turn from last week when viewers were sure Bear was A Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen, 55.
Last week Bear made references to performing in the West End as a “cub” before they took to the stage to sing his version of Oliver! song You’ve Got to Pick A Pocket Or Two.
Prior to the tune, Bear said: ”The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.”
During the show, the friendly character also revealed a riddle which told: “I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.”
The clues had fans linking the Welshman’s vocal talents with his recent carpool karaoke stint on The Late Late Show.
One took to X to claim: “Bear is…Michael Sheen??”
A second put: “Why does Bear sound like Michael Sheen??” as a third wrote: “I think Bear is Michael Sheen.”
One referred to the acting quip and insisted: “It’s Michael Sheen. Trained with RADA. Acted in The Globe, done loads of Shakespeare both shows, audiobooks etc.
The Masked Singer Judges and Host
The Masked Singer has been a smash-hit for ITV since launching in 2020. Here's a look at the show's familiar on air team.
Judges
Current:
- Jonathan Ross: Presenter and film critic Jonathan has been part of The Masked Singer since its first series.
- Davina McCall: Long Lost Family co-host Davina is also one of the show’s original panellists.
- Mo Gilligan: Comedian and presenter Mo joined in series two, replacing US star Ken Jeong.
- Maya Jama: Love Island presenter Maya is set to join in series six, replacing Rita Ora.
Former:
- Rita Ora: Singer and actress Rita appeared as a judge for the first five series. Her departure from the show was confirmed in September 2024.
Host
Joel Dommett: Joel has presented every series of The Masked Singer so far.