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Who is Mushroom on The Masked Singer 2022? Clues and fan theories so far

The Masked Singer UK is officially back for 2022 after launching on New Year's Day.

The bizarre singing show from ITV is in its third series and sees celebrities conceal their identities in an attempt to stump viewers and the panel alike as they sing on stage under a guise.

Each week judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan play the guessing game until one celebrity is unmasked and booted off the show. You can see a full list of eliminations and those still left in the running here.

Read more: Who is Traffic Cone on The Masked Singer UK? Clues and fan theories

As well as a string of performances, Mushroom has also shared some clues to their identity.

Here's everything you need to know about Mushroom, from fan theories - including those who think it's a Welsh singing star - to clues and guesses from the judges.

Who is Mushroom on The Masked Singer 2022?

Mushroom on The Masked Singer (PA)

Mushroom songs

It's Oh So Quiet - Bjork

There Are Worse Things I Can Do - Grease

Mushroom clues

Week one

In their introduction video Mushroom said they were mellow and carefree, a real fun guy and liked to start new things and "try new lives".

There was also reference to the time of 1:28 in the VT and an auctioneers hammer made an appearance as Mushroom walked through woodland.

The judges also pointed out they could hear a mixture of accents, including Yorkshire and Irish.

Offering an extra clue at the end of their performance, Mushroom said: "I just want to bring peace and love man".

Week two

In Mushroom's second video the judges spotted the letter W in a bush, chattering teeth and a milk bottle.

The character made lots of references to travel and said they'd been to lots of places.

Mushroom added: "The judges will have to get up much earlier and dig a bit deeper if they want to catch me out."

Mushroom also shared two lies and one truth, they were:

  • It could be said that I've raised an eyebrow
  • Something I did got everybody talking
  • My career started out a little bit fizzy

Judges guesses

Mushroom leaves Masked Singer viewers stumped with 'fake' accent (ITV)

Week one

Jonathan Ross guessed Rebel Wilson, who he said is an actor who can do different accents, a singer and has a law degree. He also guessed Liam Gallagher.

Rita guessed Sia, while Davina suggested Line of Duty actor Vicky McClure.

Week two

Rochelle Humes

Jane McDonald

Kym Marsh

Joanna Lumley

Sarah Lancashire

Fan theories

After the first episode, many viewers at home thought it could be Aisling Bea behind the mask, as one fan said: "I think Mushroom might be @WeeMissBea."

While another fan added: "Aisling Bea is Mushroom surely."

Other guesses included Jodie Whittaker, Laura Whitmore and Sarah Millican.

However, after the second instalment many thought it could be Welsh singer Charlotte Church disguising her voice in the VT.

"After rewatching both performances I'm convinced Mushroom is Charlotte Church," wrote one viewer. "When she belts it's exactly her vocal tone plus a lot of the clues work for her."

Another added: "@MaskedSingerUK just catching up on last night's episode, is it just me or does anyone else think Mushroom is Charlotte Church?"

The Masked Singer UK returns on Saturday at 7pm on ITV.

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