THE Masked Singer viewers are convinced Wolf’s furry mask conceals the identity of a heavy metal star.
ITV fans reckon a hit vocalist is belting out tunes from behind the striking costume, after the character took to the stage to sing David Bowie hit Let’s Dance.
Wolf burst onto screen wearing a grey jacket, black knee high boots and a red waistcoat.
After reading a book of Fairy Tales, The Masked Singer character referenced “two sides to every story” and “take me as I am.”
They also dropped clues about a ship and being perceived as “big” or “bad”
Wolf’s riddle also added further mystery as they said: “As a wolf, I’ve held dominion over everything I see, wild woods, creek or cave, that’s my territory.”
The ITV panel attempted to pinpoint an identity, with Jonathan Ross taking three shots and guessing David Tennant, Jason Donovan, and Paul Weller, while Davina McCall chose Simon Le Bon.
Yet fans are now convinced it is an Iron Maiden rocker behind the Wolf’s eerie eyes – this being Bruce Dickinson.
The 66-year-old, who is the lead singer of the heavy metal group, has been tipped for the role by a slew of fans on X.
One wrote of the Fear Of The Dark hitmaker: “I think Wolf is Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden.”
Another wrote: “Wolf is Bruce Dickinson #TheMaskedSinger.”
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The Trooper singer launched his first solo LP in 19 years in 2024.
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“Life can be annoying and frustrating at times but it’s better than the other option,” he decides. “So live it, squeeze it, have fun with it.”
[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.
He is also an entrepreneur, airline pilot, champion fencer and cancer survivor.
WONDERING ABOUT WOLF
Music talent has been a common factor for Masked Singer viewers guessing the identity of Wolf.
They have been speculating online that former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow had swapped the studio for The Masked Singer stage.
Martin Fry, the lead singer of ABC in the 80s, is also a name in the frame.
Other guesses included Billy Idol and Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr.
