The Masked Singer viewers believe they finally known who Bear really is after previously being convinced he was a famous actor. 

ITV fans have been buzzing with new theories about who the impressive singer behind the mask really is during the fifth series of the hit show. 

After being given a number of clues, viewers now think Bear is a famous noughties star.

In one VT, the character said: ‘What a way to kickstart the compeтιтion!’

This immediately caused speculation among fans as they now believe that Bear is rapper Example, – who’s real name is Elliot Gleave – as he has a hit song called Kickstart.

Viewers quickly took to X – formerly known as Twitter – and said they are 100% sure it is the British singer.

The Masked Singer viewers believe they finally known who Bear really is after previously being convinced he was a famous actor

 After being given a number of clues, viewers now think Bear is a famous noughties star. In one VT, the character said: ‘What a way to kickstart the compeтιтion!’ 

They wrote: ‘Still shouting bear on masked singer as @example; This Bear in Masked Singer is 99.9% Example;

‘I’m loving the Bear and after that sing off song, it’s got to be Example!?! (‘Who doesn’t love a kick start’ that was a good clue);

‘So Bear is 100% example, right? That last performance sounded exactly like him!; Bear is 100% Example!’

It comes as The Masked Singer fans and judges were left in shock on Saturday night as a huge TV presenter was unveiled as Teeth.

After going up against Bear in the nail-biting sing-off, judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan  and Maya Jama opted to vote out Teeth, with all of them none-the-wiser as to who was behind the mask.

So it came as a great surprise when the character finally took off their costume head and revealed themselves to be none other than Mel Giedroyc.

The actress, comedian and presenter delighted following the reveal, telling the panel: ‘I’ll take Su Pollard! It’s so nice to see you guys. I love these teeth so much! I was very pleased with Alex Scott. Such a fun show, it’s impossible not to have fun on this show!’

The reveal comes after viewers complained that the clues during the game were ‘impossible’ as they struggled to work out who was hiding in the costumes. 

This immediately caused speculation among fans as they now believe that Bear is rapper Example, as he has a hit song called Kickstart

Viewers quickly took to X – formerly known as Twitter – and said they are 100% sure it is the British singer

Mel’s appearance left the panel open-mouthed in shock after they failed to mention her name at all throughout the series.

Other guesses for the star – who changed her voice throughout – included sports commentator Alex Scott, comedian Su Pollard and radio host Ferne Cotton. 

Viewers watching at home also found it difficult to identify Mel, with many blaming the tough clues which featured one referring to Australian soap Neighbours which is filmed in Melbourne – an apparent link to Mel’s name.

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans were quick to share their anger at the clues. 

They penned: ‘Sorry Neighbours reference was a clue to MELbourne!? These clues are getting impossible.’ 

‘Stupid clues’; ‘The clues are so obscure unless you know the voice of the singer its impossible sometimes’

‘Mel Feel like I should have got that! Though those clues are a s t r e t c h.’

These clues are bloody stupid serious. Neighbours is filmed in Melbourne and her names Mel…jog on

It comes as The Masked Singer fans and judges were left in shock on Saturday night as a Mel Giedroyc was unveiled as Teeth

Viewers watching at home also found it difficult to identify Mel, with many blaming the tough clues which featured one referring to Australian soap Neighbours which is filmed in Melbourne – an apparent link to Mel’s name

Mel followed in the footsteps of her longtime co-star Sue Perkins, who previously appeared as Dragon in season two back in 2021

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Speaking about how she felt to be leaving the show, Mel told host Joel Dommett: ‘I feel really elated actually. I blooming loved it. I’m sad because my next song was Pointer Sisters, ‘Automatic’ done as Marlene Dietrich. That would have been fun.’ 

She went on to add of her unveiling: ‘I just feel it’s a win-win. I didn’t think I’d get this far, I think I’ve got over half way which is great! It’s been so fun.’ 

Asked whether this was now a career highlight, she remarked: ‘Listen, if you told me you’re going to have a chance to sing the Neighbours theme tune dressed as an enormous pair of wind up teeth with pink тιԍнтs and big pink flapping feet, I would say I could stop my career now. For me that is the pinnacle!’ 

Mel followed in the footsteps of her longtime co-star Sue Perkins, who previously appeared as Dragon in season two back in 2021. 

Mel noted that she didn’t tell Sue she was taking part ‘because she didn’t tell me’, adding: ‘She was a Dragon and she never told me. So right back at ya girlfriend!’ 

However, she divulged her big news to her husband Ben Morris, who endeavored not to spill the beans to anyone.

Mel explained: ‘My husband. He took it really seriously. The level of training he took me through at home!’