Masked Singer fans shocked as Maypole is unmasked as huge pop star in shock double elimination - and it's not Rita Ora

Fans of the Masked Singer were left shocked tonight as Maypole was revealed to be Melody Thornton.

The Pussycat Dolls star went unnoticed for weeks as viewers struggled to find the celebrity.

Maypole’s identity was revealed tonight on Masked SingerCredit: ITV

Behind the mask was Melody Thornton Credit: ITV

The committee speculated about other members of the Pussycat Dolls, but did not mention Melody. Other guesses were Zara Larson and Janelle Monáe.

For a while, many viewers, including judge Mo Gilligan, thought Rita Ora was the one behind the mask.

In the episode where Rita was away and Maypole was performing, Mo said, “Why isn’t she here, because she is here?”

One fan previously agreed on X/Twitter, writing: “Absolutely convinced Maypole is Rita Ora.”

After it was revealed, Rita said: “Now hearing your voice and tone, of course it’s you.”

Melody replied, “It was fun! Maypole is a real sweetheart.”

Some fans had previously speculated that it was Melody; one of them said on social media: “I say Maypole Melody Thornton was on Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls and performed in The Bodyguard in all the cities mentioned.”

Another posted: “I know you all think Maypole is Jessie J but I hear Melody Thornton and most of the clues match what I know about her.”

“Maypole is Melody Thornton 100%,” said a third viewer.

While a fourth commented: “Melody Thornton from the Pussycat Dolls had a song called Love Will Return…”

Dippy Egg was also exposed with Nicky Campbell behind the scenes.

Nicky has been working as a TV and radio presenter for over three decades.

Davina McCall was surprised because, despite being good friends with him, she didn’t realize it was him. The two also appeared together in Long Lost Family.

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