The Masked Singer UK returned to screens last night and viewers are convinced they've rumbled the rat's identity.
Last night's show saw Panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan and guest panellist Charlie Simpson trying to work out the identity of six new characters
Rat took to the stage in last night's episode, giving a big performance, as well as dropping some clues. They were against the Weather.
Viewers have taken to social media after the clues to guess Rat's identity, with many suggesting that it's most likely to be a familiar face from Coronation Street, Claire Sweeny.
The clues given on the night included a Liverpudlian accent, as well as some social media references and a lot of hints about cleaning, leading viewers to guess that it's the former Brookside and Coronation Street star.
'Rat is Claire Sweeney. For sure!!!' wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).
#TheMaskedSinger Rat is Claire Sweeney. For sure!!!December 30, 2023
'I think Claire Sweeney is a good guess for Rat but I’m not sure the accent is real, when she sang it sounded like Mel Giedroyc to me,' commented another fan.
#TheMaskedSinger Rat is Claire Sweeney. For sure!!!December 30, 2023
While another said, 'Claire Sweeney for Rat.'
Claire Sweeney for Rat #MaskedSingerUKDecember 30, 2023
While another fan wrote, 'Think Rat Has Potential But That Song Was Just Ridiculous It Didnt Suit Her Hope She Gets A Better Song Next Time And Lasts Longer On The Masked Singer Than The Rat Last Year. Think Its A TV Or Radio Host.'
Think Rat Has Potential But That Song Was JustRidiculous It Didnt Suit HerHope She Gets A Better Song Next TimeAnd Lasts Longer On TheMasked Singer Than The Rat Last Year.Think Its A TV Or Radio Host.December 30, 2023
And another fan had a different theory entirely, writing, 'Could Rat on The Masked Singer UK be a Spice Girl?'
Could Rat on The Masked Singer UK be a Spice Girl? All the theories so farSome of the clues. have led to the suspicion Rat is involved in the DIY world (Picture: ITV) Mel C… pic.twitter.com/UMkS3ROWaiDecember 31, 2023
This year, TV chef Ainsley Harriott won the festive edition of The Masked Singer UK in the Partridge (In A Pear Tree) costume.
Other celebrities taking part were Carol Vorderman as Reindeer, Tony Robinson as Sprout, and Julian Clary as Decorations.
Fans of the show will be pleased to hear The Masked Singer UK 2024 is on the way and some fun new costumes are taking to the stage including Piranha, Dippy Egg, and Chicken Caesar.
The Masked Singer UK airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
