Masked Singer fans ‘work out’ noughties pop star is behind Bear saying ‘it’s GOT to be him’
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.
Rizzle Kicks stars Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule shot to fame in the late Noughties after their debut album Stereo Typical.
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.
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Here’s who has been unmasked so far:
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.