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The Masked Singer UK 2023 finalists, last year's winner and a list of those revealed so far

The Masked Singer UK is drawing to a close with just three characters left. The 2023 finalists are Fawn, Rhino and Phoenix after they battled it out against nine other contestants in the competition. You can follow live Masked Singer final updates here.

Those who have been unmasked so far include Chris Kamara as Ghost, Lulu as Piece of Cake, Martin and Shirlie Kemp as Cat and Mouse, Rubbish as Stephen Hendry, Pigeon as Katherine Ryan, Knitting as Claire Richards, Otter as Daisy May Cooper, Jacket Potato as Richie Sambora and Jellyfish as Amber Riley. You can read more about the unmasked contestants here.

Now just three remain in the 2023 series and will take to the stage one last time on Saturday, February 18 in an attempt to impress and bamboozle the audiences in the studio and at home, as well as judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora.

Read more: The Masked Singer UK viewers think Welsh actor could be behind Phoenix as judges left stumped

But what do we know about the finalists so far and who won The Masked Singer 2022? Here's everything you need to know ahead of The Masked Singer UK final.

Who are The Masked Singer 2023 finalists?

Phoenix on The Masked Singer UK (ITV)

This year's finalists are Rhino, Fawn and Phoenix. Many fans at home have believed from early on that Busted frontman Charlie Simpson is behind Rhino, in week six and seven the judging panel also suspected the singer.

Another strong contender is James Arthur. You can read all of Rhino's clues, theories and guesses here.

Viewers believe either Natalie or Nicole Appleton from All Saints could be behind Fawn. Especially thanks to one clue, which you can read more on here.

Meanwhile, Kym Marsh and Shania Twain have been popular guesses on the panel. You can read all of Fawn's clues, theories and guesses here.

Phoenix has probably confused viewers at home the most, with guesses including David Tennant, Kaiser Chiefs lead Ricky Wilson and Welsh actor Michael Sheen. Judges' guesses have included Luke Evans and Michael Ball, you can read all of Phoenix's clues, theories and guesses here.

Who won The Masked Singer UK last year?

Panda was crowned the winner of the competition and unmasked as iconic singer Natalie Imbruglia (ITV)

The 2022 final consisted of Robobunny, Panda, and Mushroom. Panda ultimately won the show and was unveiled to be Natalie Imbruglia. The former Neighbours star and singer known for her hit single Torn said: "I just loved being Panda, when you put the costume on I would become Panda."

Meanwhile, Welsh singer Charlotte Church came in second place as Mushroom. In a tweet she later wrote: "I absolutely loved being your Mushroom, what a joy to be a part of something so focused on singing, which I love! Congrats to the darling Panda and everyone else who took part!"

Third place was taken by Westlife's Mark Feehily.

Who has been unmasked on The Masked Singer 2023 so far?

  • Week seven - Jacket Potato as Richie Sambora and Jellyfish as Amber Riley
  • Week six - Knitting as Claire Richards and Otter as Daisy May Cooper
  • Week five - Pigeon as Katherine Ryan
  • Week four - Rubbish as Stephen Hendry
  • Week three - Martin and Shirlie Kemp as Cat and Mouse
  • Week two - Lulu as Piece of Cake
  • Week one - Chris Kamara as Ghost

The Masked Singer UK final airs on Saturday, February 18 at 7pm. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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