As the suspense over deepens, fans continue to guess the identity of the enigmatic Wolf. However, one sharp-eyed viewer believes they may have uncovered the mystery after spotting a potential clue linked to legend Nigel Havers.
Following Wolf’s rendition of The Candy Man on Saturday, speculation grew that the masked figure could be Marti Pellow of Wet Wet Wet fame. But a surprising twist has now surfaced, courtesy of a fan who spotted a revealing image: the poster for Nigel Havers’ one-man show, ‘Talking B*LL*CKS’, where he’s seated beside a wolf mask in an almost casual manner.
Scheduled to debut at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Drury Lane, this poster has led the fan to believe it inadvertently “gives away” the true identity of the mysterious Wolf.
Nigel Havers, 73, is fondly remembered for his charming portrayal of Lewis Archer in . Having first appeared in Weatherfield in 2009, his character dramatically exited the show a decade later.
His acting career spans beyond the soap world, featuring in ‘s The Gentleman, drama Finding Alice, the popular comedy Benidorm, and Tracey Ullman’s Show. Nigel’s foray into acting began in 1973 with a modest role in the period drama Shabby Tiger, reports
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ITV fans think it could be Nigel Havers behind the mask (Image: Facebook)
This week has seen The Masked Singer UK’s fans take to social media, brimming with theories about the celebrity donning the show-stopping Pufferfish costume—with many convinced an star is behind the whimsical get-up.
One person said: “I reckon Pufferfish is Shona McGarty from . #TheMaskedSinger” Another echoed the sentiment, adding: “Going Whitney from as Pufferfish #themaskedsingeruk #TheMaskedSinger”
The speculation didn’t stop there, with more tweets rolling in, one said: “Whitney Dean From #maskedsingeruk #maskedsinger” While another wrote: “I reckon Pufferfish is Shona McGarty from #TheMaskedSinger.”
Yet, some spectators have their minds set on a different soap star—Jacqueline Jossa—as the person rocking to the beat inside the colourful Pufferfish suit.
Viewers will have to wait to see if it’s Nigel behind the mask (Image: ITV)
One viewer said: “I think Pufferfish is Jacqueline Jossa #TheMaskedSinger” Someone else commented: “Think pufferfish might be Jacqueline Jossa #TheMaskedSinger”
Amidst all these conjectures, Saturday night’s latest reveal saw Teeth taking off the mask to display none other than comedian Mel Giedroyc, setting off a cascade of surprised and delighted reactions online.
The Masked Singer continues Saturday on ITV and ITVX from 7pm