The Masked Singer’s Bush, has managed to evade elimination for another week, but fans believe they’ve already cracked the case on their identity. On Saturday night, Kingfisher was unmasked as Sir Grayson Perry, much to the surprise of many who had pegged it to be Harry Hill, including the judges.
Grayson even quipped about his “Harry Hill impression” that misled the panel. Snail was also revealed to be Andrea Corr, a guess that fans had been making for weeks.
Despite getting Kingfisher’s identity wrong, viewers are certain they know who Bush is – someone who’s been in the news this week. With hints suggesting they’ve been “very busy with the day job”, fans on X, formerly known as Twitter, speculate it could be an star, especially with the soap’s 40th anniversary approaching.
The judges have suggested former actress Maisie Smith, but fans think it’s another star, particularly after Bush said, “Am I Maisie Smith, or have they got the wrong Ender the stick! “
One viewer tweeted: “if bush is morgana robinson impersonating natalie cassidy it will actually be the best thing that’s ever happened on this show #maskedsingeruk. While another said: ” Another stated: “Bush is 100% Natalie Cassidy! The clues, the accent, the voice – everything points to her! ” A third insisted: “Natalie Cassidy, it’s so obvious. You can hear her voice plain as day. #maskedsingeruk.”
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The Masked Singer fans believe Natalie Cassidy is behind the Bush mask (Image: ITV)
A fourth fan declared: “If Bush isn’t Natalie Cassidy, I am going to be questioning everything #MaskedSingerUK,” reports .
But Natalie has previously denied she is Bush. Speaking on her podcast, the soap icon deflected the rumours. Chatting to co-host Joanna Page, she questioned, “Can you imagine me doing that?” Leaving no room for doubt, Natalie bluntly added, “I am not Bush.”
This week, it was announced that Natalie would be leaving her role as Sonia Fowler in after more than three decades. She will make her exit following the eagerly awaited 40th anniversary celebrations.
Currently, her character is pregnant with Reiss Colwell’s child, oblivious to the fact that he murdered his ex-wife. “I feel extremely sad to be writing this, but also very excited,” she expressed.
Natalie as Sonia Fowler (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
“After another 11 solid years back on The Square, I have decided it’s time to move on to pastures new. is in my bones so I will never forget where I started my career and I will continue to love the show. Thank you to Chris Clenshaw for the opportunity to be such a big part of the 40th anniversary – it’s an honour.”
In an emotional conclusion, Natalie penned: “See ya, Sonia, going but never forgotten.”
Commenting on Natalie’s departure, boss Chris Clenshaw stated: “Over the last 31 years in , Natalie has been involved in some of the show’s most iconic and explosive storylines. Her portrayal of Sonia has made her a firm fan favourite amongst the viewers.”
“I won’t be revealing the finite details relating to her exit, but I can say that she will take a central role in the 40th anniversary storylines in a week of truly unmissable drama that will change the lives of those in Walford forever. I’d like to thank Natalie for her time at , and I wish her all the best for the future.”
The Masked Singer is on ITV1 on Saturdays and on ITVX