Who is Bear on The Masked Singer 2025? Latest clues and fan theories
THE Masked Singers’ Bear has dropped several huge hints about their identity so far this season.
But what are the clues and which celebrity names keeps popping up on The Masked Singer? Here’s all you need to know.
Who is Bear on The Masked Singer 2025?
One masked celebrity hoping to keep their identity concealed this year is Bear.
Thanks to their period clothing and performance, viewers of the show have already made a connection to Shakespeare.
Other contestants participating in the secret singing series include Bush, Dressed Crab, Pufferfish and Toad In The Hole.
Also starring on the show are judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Maya Jama, and host Joel Dommett.
Ahead of the new season, newbie Maya, who replaced Rita Ora said: ”I’m such a Masked Singer fan, so joining the panel alongside Davina, Jonathan, and Mo – and of course working with Joel – is going to be so much fun!”
“I can’t wait to figure out who’s underneath all those incredible costumes, vibe to their performances, and get front-row seats to the unmaskings.
“I’ve watched the show for a long time, so I’m definitely bringing my A-game to the panel!”
The first episode of the new series, which aired on January 4, 2025, achieved its highest overnight audience since 2022.
What are the clues?
The clues shared so far include:
- Bear has made references to performing in the West End as a ‘cub’
- A horseshoe
- A coffee cup
- Several globes
- A ‘break a leg’ sign
- Bear also said: ”The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.”
During the show, Bear also revealed a riddle.
They said: ”I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.”
Who do the judges think Bear could be?
So far this season, Davina has guessed that the star hiding behind the Bear costume is actor Patrick Stewart.
Elsewhere on the panel, new judge Maya guessed Gordon Ramsay, Jonathan said Christopher Biggins, and Mo guessed fellow comedian Tom Davis.
Who do The Masked Singer fans think Bear is?
During the latest instalment of The Masked Singer, fans were quick to take to social media to share their speculations.
Names shared to X include Don Warrington and Jay McGuiness.
Explaining their theory, one fan wrote: ”Catching up on last night’s Masked Singer. I’m thinking Bear is Don Warrington.. I vaguely remember him being in a coffee commercial in the late 90s.”
Who has left The Masked Singer so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back for 2025.
Sadly for the stars, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make make it to the end of the show.
Here’s who has left The Masked Singer so far:
- Spag Bol – Kate Garraway
- Pegasus – Prue Leith