Who is The Masked Singer's Wolf? All the theories from Aussie legend to 80s star
The Masked Singer UK final airs tonight on ITV1, with Wolf, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish battling for the crown.
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The time has finally come to crown a winner of The Masked Singer UK's sixth season, with the grand final airing tonight (February 15) on ITV1.
We've been treated to an amazing series so far, with lots of jaw-dropping unmaskings. Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and Bake Off judge Prue Leith were first revealed, followed by 90s hitmaker Macy Gray, T'Pau star Carol Decker and TV presenter Mel Giedroyc.
The reveals didn't stop there, as artist Grayson Perry, Irish singer Andrea Corr, rapper Example, and EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy were all eliminated from the competition.
Three characters are still in the running to become the season six champion - Dressed Crab, Pufferfish, and Wolf. One character has had the ladies swooning, with judges Maya Jama and Davina McCall branding Wolf the most "attractive" alias. Don't get me wrong, he has a great voice, too.
Ahead of tonight's final, let's explore all the current theories for the rock-obsessed canine.
The Masked Singer fans are convinced that Wet Wet Wet star Marti Pellow is beneath the Wolf mask (
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Lorne Thomson/Redferns via Getty Images)Marti Pellow
From the moment Wolf started singing, legions of Wet Wet Wet fans shared that they believed the band's frontman, Marti Pellow, was behind the mask.
As well as sounding like Marti, many of Wolf's clues also match up. A previous hint included three umbrellas, which could easily be associated with the band's name.
Another clue was a tartan picnic blanket linked to Marti's Scottish roots. Guest judge Richard E Grant also caught a Scottish twang during Wolf's rendition of Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House last week.
Fans have shared their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), with one writing: "WOLF is 10,000% Marti Pellow - one of our greatest ever singers."
"Another mesmerising performance from Wolf - he's always such a powerful and commanding presence on that stage! Richard E Grant detected the Scottish accent - Marti Pellow!" another added, while a third said: "Marti Pellow has to be the Wolf!"
So far, none of the judges have said Marti's name on the show. Will they bring it up tonight?
Jonathan Ross previously speculated that Jason Donovan could be Wolf's secret identity (
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Another name that has been mentioned repeatedly is Neighbours star Jason Donovan, with fans noticing a similarity in Wolf's voice.
In one of the recent VTs, Wolf was seen bowling with multicolored Skittles, which could relate to the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Jason notably starred in the production's lead role in 1992 before reprising the character in 2019 and 2021.
Jonathan Ross brought Jason's name to the table a few weeks ago, with several fans agreeing on X: "I'm actually serious if Wolf isn't Jason Donovan, I am DONE."
"All I can hear is Jason Donovan for Wolf," another shared, while a third noted a potential motivation to take part in the show: "Someone just told me they think Jason Donovan @JDonOfficial could be Wolf. He is about to go on tour so he could be doing it to promote his tour!"
Davina McCall was fairly confident that Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon was behind the mask (
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Redferns)Simon Le Bon
Davina McCall was fairly confident in her recent guess of Simon Le Bon after noticing several clues that fit the rocker.
Simon is the lead singer of Duran Duran, who famously had a chart-topping hit in 1983 with Hungry Like the Wolf. Could that be the inspiration behind the character?
The musician is also married to a model, Yasmin Le Bon, which could relate to the model kit reference.
An Egypt clue could also relate to Simon, as Nile Rodgers famously produced Duran Duran's 1986 album Notorious.
Wolf, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish will compete in The Masked Singer UK final tonight (February 15)
Other clues have mentioned Wolf setting off on his own path, classifying his "opening gambit" as a move in the right direction. He's also mentioned a "soap opera" and is ready to be "top of the food chain."
From the sound of his voice, it's safe to assume that Wolf is a professional performer. Other guesses include Hugh Jackman, Donny Osmond, Tony Hadley, and Kian Egan.
Ahead of tonight's final, fans have shared their support for Wolf on social media, with one declaring: "Wolf to win."
Another viewer said: "Had to be Wolf, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish for the final. Totally hoping for Wolf to win," with a third adding: "I just want Wolf to win because I love looking at the costume every week."
Is Wolf home to an 80s icon or possibly an Australian soap legend? We'll soon find out.
The Masked Singer UK is available to watch on ITVX