MASKED Singer viewers are adamant Dressed Crab is a huge US star with a personality to match his stature.
The crooning crustacean towered over host Joel Dommett after their performance of Bill Withers’ Lean On Me.
The height combined with an NFL mask hidden among their clues has convinced viewers that it is someone who once played the impact sport.
One person wrote on X: “Terry Crews played in the NFL, the crab is absolutely massive and it also sounds exactly like Terry Crews.”
Another said: “Dressed crab has to be Terry Crews??? The NFL mask made me think of longest yard and/or White Chicks.”
A third posted: “Dressed crab could be Terry Crews, he is an American and was an NFL player.”
Crews, 56, played for the Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers and the Washington Redskins in the 90s, before moving into movies.
The 6ft 2ins star famously starred in adverts for deodorant brand Old Spice as well as comedy roles in White Chicks and Adam Sandler’s jailyard flick The Longest Yard.
He went on to star in action movie The Expendables and its sequels as well as US sitcoms Everybody Hates Chris and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Crews has also hosted America’s Got Talent since 2019 and appeared in two music video for rock band Muse.
Jazz singer Gregory Porter is also in the frame to be Dressed Crab.
The Grammy Award winner’s name has lit up message boards as fans discuss who the character could be.
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While another commented: “Seems like it’s definitely Gregory Porter.
“I believe he played American football at university too, which would tie in with the football helmet clue.”
This one said: “Not because of the clues (and to be honest I only half listen to them) but I instantly thought it was Gregory Porter.”
Another agreed: “Definitely Gregory Porter!”
So far the unmasked celebs have proved to be a mixed bag.
Singer Macy Gray, Bake Off’s Dame Prue Leith and Good Morning Britain‘s Kate Garraway, while Sir Mo Farah was unveiled as Giant Joel Dommett in episode one.
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.