THE Masked Singer viewers are convinced Bear is a top Noughties popstar.
Viewers of the ITV series have called out one-half of a Brit hip-hop duo as the man behind the mask.
So far, the brown fluffy character decked out in red regal attire has belted out a musical number from Oliver! on their first The Masked Singer performance, before shaking things up with their version of Miami by Will Smith.
Bear has also offered a variety of clues for reality show viewers and said: ”The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.”
During the first show, the friendly character also revealed a riddle which read: “I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.”
Now viewers reckon 32-year-old Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks – a band which announced their reunion last year – is Bear.
One fan called out Bear’s vocal talent while matching it with Jordan and said: “Latest song has me convinced Bear is Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks.”
Another put: “Bear = That guy from Rizzle Kicks?” as a third mused: “I’m coming out and saying Bear is Jordan Stephens.”
A viewer then commented: “Anyone else think Bear is @jordanfstephens?!”
STAYING STRONG
Skip To The Good Bit singer Jordan recently bravely opened up on his shock drug overdose and former cocaine addiction.
He told how he used substances as a ” coping mechanism” during the height of his career.
The pop star also revealed the time he had overdosed himself “every day for 18 months” while taking non prescribed doses of modafinil – which are taken to boost cognitive performance.
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But in 2015 the pop stars went their ways after they released their last song, a cover of Summertime by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
Following this, both members pursued acting careers and solo music ventures.
Between 2011 and 2013, the band was a huge success with hits like Down With the Trumpets and Mama Do The Hump.
[boxout headline=”Who won The Masked Singer 2025?” featured-image=”32646117″ intro=”Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer came back in 2025.”]Twelve celebrities were hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Pufferfish – This year’s winner had flawless vocals throughout the competition. West End powerhouse Samantha Barks told the audience she’d loved every second of the series.
Dressed Crab – Former American football player turned jazz singer Gregory Porter was the man behind the crustacean. He duetted with Keala Settle, who previously competed as Air Fryer, in the final.
Wolf – Wet Wet Wet heartthrob Marti Pellow was unmasked as the rugged character. McFly’s Danny Jones, who won last year’s show as Piranha, was on the panel in the final and paid his respects to the Scottish crooner.
Bush – she didn’t fool viewers and the judges were so close, but Bush was in fact EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy. Davina McCall came closest, guessing Morgana Robinson, who does a mean impression of the Sonia actress
Bear – another success for new judge Maya Jama as she guessed correctly that the singing Bear was none other than singer, songwriter Example – real name Elliot Gleave.
Snail – this singer certainly fooled the judges as the mask was lifted to reveal Andrea Corr. Jonathan Ross admitted to being a huge fan of The Corrs.
Kingfisher – everyone was convinced this was Harry Hill, but the mask was lifted to reveal artist Sir Grayson Perry, who is known for his alter-ego Claire.
Teeth – this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her.
Tattoo – despite Davina McCall saying “you sound the same” after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks.
Toad In The Hole – a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray.
Pegasus – the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity.
Spag Bol – this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.
Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel – a caricature of host Joel Dommett – unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.
They had several chart-topping songs, including a collaboration with Olly Murs‘ Heart Skips a Beat, which reached number one.
Jordan also dates Little Mix songstress Jade Thirlwall.
BAFFLED BY BEAR
Bear has been a huge talking point on the ITV series.
The theory about Jordan came just days after ITV viewers suspected the character was actually top Brit comedian Ben Bailey Smith.
Others reckon the furry friend is top soap actor Richard Blackwood, who starred in EastEnders.
The guesses are a complete U-turn from last week when viewers were sure Bear was A Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen, 55.
