Who is The Masked Dancer UK? Contestants, spoilers, theories and clues

But sadly Craig Revel Horwood and Kelly Brook just missed out on a spot in The Masked Dancer final.

Tonight, the remaining four contestants will battle it out for the crown, but only one can win. Perhaps more importantly, though, we'll finally learn who's behind the masks of Zip, Carwash, Squirrel and Scarecrow - and we can't wait!

Here's everything you need to know about The Masked Dancer contestants, including all the clues, theories and guesses for the secret stars still left in the competition.

The Masked Dancer finalists

Zip

Meet Zip, who has been tearing up the dance floor.

Songs:

Episode one – Good Times by Chic
Episode three – Jungle Boogie by Kool & The Gang
Episode five - Sky Full of Stars by Cold Play
Episode six - Use It Up & Wear It Out by Odyssey

Clues:

Zip was spotted walking in front of a sign for jelly and whipped cream.
Zip is a lover of disco.
Madonna’s Material Girl played in the VT.
“Tea at The Savoy” was a key phrase used.
“Open and shut case” was another phrase that caught everybody’s attention.
“Painting the town red, yellow, green and blue” seemed important with Davina thinking it could be a reference to a national flag.
“I’ve led a funky life. It’s been a rollercoaster for sure! It’s been a life well-lived and I’ve got the trophies to show.”
“I even helped England score points,” Zip said before kicking a football into a goal.
“Reasonably Priced Car” sticker on the front of a car – Top Gear reference?
Jonathan Ross spotted an Evel Knieval helmet
Zip jumped off a box with “Steps” written on it during their second VT
I’ve been on the circuit for a long time. This Disco diva will catch you on the flipside
There was a bear on stage during Zip’s second performance
"My parents raised me up."
Pictures of planets in the VT and one had the letters: mp written on it - a reference to The Mercury Prize?
"I did get dropped from my first job for being late."
"Disco Balls for Sale" sign shown in the VT.
Zip worked with "Thin White Duke" David Bowie.
"Us zips don't go in one direction."

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Zip, the clue is:

“I can let slip that I have a new job _ the _” – so make of that what you will!

Word Up clue:

Zip's undisguised word was: "Geraldine."

Two Lies and a Truth clue:

“My eye colour has influenced my career.”
“Who is Zip? It’s not the only elephant in the room.”
“I earned my bread and butter behind the scenes.”

Guesses:

Mark Wright
Judge Rinder
Ru Paul
Nigel Farage
Trevor Nelson
Dermot O’Leary
Chris Evans
Idris Elba
Frank Skinner
KSI
Olly Murs
Freddie Flintoff
Paddy McGuiness
Howard Donald
Jay Kay
Nicky Byrne
Shane Richie
Goldie

Carwash

Hoping to wipe away any doubts when they spin onto the stage is Carwash.

Songs:

Episode two – Carwash by Rose Royce
Episode four – Compilation of Grease The Musical songs
Episode five - Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
Episode six - Singin' In The Rain by Mint Royal

Clues:

'Gone from one show to the next'
Hinted at being part of a double-act
“I’m going to let it shine”.
“I’m ready to pop bubbles”.
A sign saying “Jet wash is currently busted” could be seen in the VT.
“Nowhere feels more at home than in front of a huge crowd”.
Was the car choice of a Ferrari a hint?
“This Carwash scrubs up well. Kids say I’ve got a little soapy swagger.”
Blue and red coloured outfit, which could be a West Ham reference
“I don’t want to blow bubbles, but to have success you have to believe in yourself and be dedicated to your artistic endeavours” – Jonathan picked up that “I’m forever blowing bubbles” are lyrics from the West Ham United anthem
“Mc Clue” on the car registration plate
Was I ever quiet – to have success you have to turn up the heat
Tennis racket in the boot
Silver tyres on car prop during second performance
"I was giddy and jumping for more."
Carwash has joined members of girl bands and boy bands
There was a Wanted sign in Carwash's VT.
Carwash returned to their earlier career passion.
During their performance, there was a reference to a "Hottie Wash."

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Carwash, the clue is:

“I coupled up with a winning _ for a _, purely professional”

Two Lies and a Truth Clue:

“I get all my energy from Vitamin C”
“I sound like I sleep in the meadow”
“I might look confident but I’m quite shy.”

Word Up clue:

For The Masked Dancer, viewers get to hear the undisguised voice of each contestant once. Carwash's word was: Hot tub.

Guesses:

Twist and Pulse
Matt Baker
Jason Orange
Matt Willis
Howard Donald
Bruno Mars
Lethal Bizzle
Jay Kay
Jay McGuiness
Louis Smith
Russell Brand
Rio Ferdinand
Bradley McIntosh
KSI

Squirrel

Introducing a brand-new Nutcracker to the stage, it’s Squirrel.

Songs:

Episode two – Shake It Off by Taylor Swift
Episode four – Single Ladies by Beyoncé
Episode five - Scream by Usher
Episode six - Havana by Camilla Cabello

Clues:

Doesn't like litter
References to will.i.am
The Queen’s Speech.
Squirrel gets “ahead of the game by impersonating other animals”.
Squirrel’s voice sounded “young” and from London.
“Impersonated” seemed to be a key word.
“Cutting it with TV royalty from a young age”.
“Time for this lady to style it out on the dance floor.
A reference to Cutting It.
Her famous family was mentioned.
“This red is lighter, faster and brighter for sure.”
“Us street squirrels don’t like to blend in, we’re unique, we’re individual.”
“I was able to climb trees from a very young age.”
Squirrel says they’ve reached the top “branch” – could be someone at the top of their career
I remember giving it a shake and then I was knocked for six’ and they saw all the nuts fall to the floor.
Chequered flag on outfit
"Bye de bye" written on the Exit sign during performance
Roger's Biscuits set out in VT.
"This Squirrel has seen it all."
Squirrel says they still got "respect" when they became the new person in town.
"You can't take those Saturdays and Sundays away from me."
Squirrel mentioned a well known "double act."
There was a lot of reference to voting during Squirrel's VT.
Reference to kittens during Squirrel's VT.

Two lies and one truth clues:

“This isn’t the first time I’ve been this close to Joel.”
“I’m regularly surrounded by superfans.”
“You often see me on Christmas Day.”

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Squirrel, the clue is:

“This squirrel wasn’t _ when _ got thrown around”.

Word Up clue:

Squirrel's undisguised word was: "Meow"

Guesses:

Lady Leshurr
Maisie Smith
Amanda Holden
Emily Atack
Tony Hadley
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Sinitta
Alesha Dixon
Nicola Roberts
Stacey Dooley
Ashley Roberts
Cher Lloyd
Bonnie Langford
Cheryl

Scarecrow

They might be the best dancer in their field, but will Scarecrow's moves be ex-straw-dinary enough to beat the other contestants.

Songs:

Episode one – September by Earth, Wind & Fire
Episode three – Timber by Pitbull ft Ke$ha
Episode five - Perfect by Vic Van Mason
Episode six - Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC

Clues:

Hints she is an actress - including a clever nod to Ian Beale on EastEnders
A police helmet was shown in one VT
“I haven’t scared anyone in years.”
“Dug in and well grounded”.
“I get to choose my pose every morning”.
Scarecrow wielded a magic wand in the dance routine.
“Creaking” – older person
“We’ve got the short straw. Some sort of curse. So, it’s very important that I take care of myself.”
Olympic rings were spotted in Scarecrow’s second VT.
“I might be well stuffed but I don’t stop jumping hurdles.”
“I’e won awards for being outstanding in my field”
Scarecrow says they have “brains” and they like to “read and write.”
During the second VT, Scarecrow could be seen reading a paper showing a sports car ad with the writing: “One careful lady owner”
“I’ve started more than one true-crime and I worked at The Times in my heyday”
Head Girl badge
On the tractor, it said "Ferguson"
Woody's Wedding Venue Hire banner shown in VT.
The VT showed Scarecrow reading a card, signed "you2."
Scarecrow says they haven't always been a "country girl" and they like to head back to the city.
"Don't stop me now!"
There was another wooden scarecrow

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Scarecrow, the clue is:

“My _ was part of a _ story, but it wasn’t happily ever after”.

Two Lies and a Truth clue:

“I always believe it will be alright on the night.”
“I was always given a free ride.”
“I was nominated for a Brooker Prize.

Word Up clue:

Scarecrow's undisguised word was: Villain

Guesses:

Tamzin Outhwaite
Jessica Ennis-Hill
Sian Gibson
Fleur East
Stacey Dooley
Michelle Keegan
Stacey Solomon
Judy Murray
Kelly Holmes
Victoria Pendleton
Stacey Solomon
Rebecca Ferguson
Fergie
Charlie Webb
Jodie Comer

Unmasked The Masked Dancer contestants

Frog - UNMASKED as Kelly Brook

Hopping onto the stage is Frog. But will they be about to kermit (sorry) to the competition?

Songs:

Episode one – Boom! Shake the Room by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
Episode four – Hey Ya! by Outkast

Clues:

“I was making entertainment while I was still at school […] one day my big sticky tongue caught a bug.”
Frog is apparently a great explorer.
They have “lots of tales to tell”.
They love to travel.
Strawberry fields were mentioned.
A movie contract was shown in the VT.
A Diary Room was shown in the VT which hints at a Big Brother connection.

Two lies and a truth clues:

“My career peaked in Wales”
“I’ve lived my life in slow motion”
“There’s nothing two dimensional about me.”

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Frog, the clue is:

“I went from appearing in a red _, to appearing against a red, blue and yellow _”

Word Up clue:

For The Masked Dancer, viewers are giving the opportunity to hear the contestants undisguised voice just once as they say one word. Frog's Word Up was: Perfection.

Guesses:

Kelly Osbourne
Pamela Anderson
Helen Skelton
Theresa May
Carol Vorderman
Emma Willis
Rebecca Adlington
Kelly Brooke
Tiffany Pollard
Traci Bingham

Knickerbocker Glory - UNMASKED as Craig Revel Horwood

The Masked Dancer Knicker Blocker Glory — The Masked Dancer Knickerbocker Glory ITV

Knickerbocker Glory is hoping to whip the other dancers into shape when they arrive on stage.

Songs:

Episode one – Telephone by Lady Gaga

Episode three – All That Jazz by Connie Fisher

Episode five - Nails, Hair, Hips, Heels by Todrick Hall

Clues:

“Full of sugar but a little spicy”
“I want to squeeze a little zest into the competition”
There was a lot of pink on the stage which Jonathan thought could be a clue.
“The Big Scoop” was said in the VT which could mean a journalist.
“Golden Buzzer” could be a BGT reference!
“With so many ingredients to juggle, I hope I have the recipe for sweet success this week”
“This isn’t an All Star talent show but I can juggle”
Knickerbocker Glory has an “assistant”
Has dabbled in magic
VT showed Knickerbocker Glory looking through records where a sign read: “Records for Sale”
“A dish best served cold”
Two ice cream sundaes on the performance set.
There were cans of cream with the Australian flag on them.
There was a mention of Paddington Station in Knickerbocker's VT.
"I was spending evenings in the midst of a ball."
"It was a carry on."
"These legs are jelly."

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Knickerbocker Glory, the clue is:

“As a young scoop, I won a _ contest with my jelly _”

Two lies, one truth clue:

“You can put me in your pocket for a good reason.”
“I went from late nights to early mornings.”
“My other costume is a cat suit.”

Word Up clue:

Knickerbocker's undisguised word was: "Waxed."

Guesses:

Joe Black
Susanna Reid
Susan Boyle
Alan Carr
Baga Chipz
Craig Revel Horwood
Debbie McGee
Jennifer Saunders
Rylan Clark-Neal
Stephen Mulhern
Eddie Izzard

Llama - UNMASKED as Zoe Ball

Songs:

Episode one – Soul Bossa Nova by Quincy Jones

Episode three – Bad Guy by Billie Eilish

Clues:

“Director of my own costume drama”
Saying “cut” could also mean they are a director
“I love eating all my greens”
“One had a reputation”
A 2013 phone bill was shown in the VT
The dance had a lot of comedy involved.
“This lady Llama might look very proper, but if I was to retrace my path, I’d say there’s been moments in the fast lane”
“Success came quickly for me. I was on the screen before I knew I wanted to be.”
During Llama’s second VT, there were musical instruments, a mic, and the panel noticed an ‘X’ – could this be a reference to The X Factor?
‘Miming Aloud’sign
“We’re smart, so with pride we get notice”
“I was splitting my time between late nights and early mornings”
Llama walked past a fan with the words: AC-12 stuck to it – Line of Duty reference?

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Llama, the clue is:

“My famous _ is known for being good with _”

Two Lies and a Truth clue:

“One of my earliest jobs was a royal guard.”
“I have died a death more than one time.”
“I am a Northern drama queen.”

Guesses:

Vicky McClure
Kerry Katona
Paris Hilton
Zoe Ball
Sara Cox
Mel Giedroyc
Jodie Kidd

Beagle

Songs:

Episode two – Bang Bang by will.i.am
Episode four - Hound Dog by Elvis Presley
Episode five - Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra

Clues:

Beagle sounds very well-spoken.
Planes were heavily featured in the VT.
A mention of boots could suggest a footballer.
It sounds like they are competitive.
They had an armband that said ‘Captain’.
They could have a famous family tree.
This Beagle loves playtime and I got to play the game I've always dreamt of."
Beagle put salt and pepper shakers in their bag during the VT, along with a dice and goalkeeper gloves
"This dog had to learn new tricks as I was suddenly juggling national training with our own squad back home during a tough season."
"Happy Valentine's" card shown in VT.
Sheriff badge in the VT.
"No need to throw this dog a bone, I can spell success."
"Eugene" written on dog prop during performance
There was a mention of a "waddle"

"Mind the Gaps" clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a 'Mind the Gaps' clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue - only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Beagle, the clue is:

“This mutt has something in common with _ close and _ close.”

Two Lies and a Truth clue:

"I was known as a bit of a stud back in the day."
"I've been upstaged by a comedy legend."
"I'd rather it didn't leak out where I'm originally from."

Guesses:

Harry Judd
Freddie Flintoff
Jamie Redknapp
Greg Rutherford
James Martin
Gethin Jones
Alan Shearer
Sam Allardyce
Anton Du Beke
Chris Waddle

Beetroot - UNMASKED as Dita Von Teese

The Masked Singer Beetroot — The Masked Dancer's Beetroot ITV

Dancing to their own beat is Beetroot, who was revealed to be burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese on Monday night's episode.

“I thought it would be fun to do something unexpected and out of character for me… I’ve never done anything like this, and I’m not a competitive person, but I knew it would be hilarious. I also knew people wouldn’t expect me to be under the mask," Teese said following her elimination.

Songs:

Episode one – I Put a Spell On You by Annie Lennox

Episode two – Ex’s & Oh’s by Elle King

Clues:

“Green day at my countryside estate”
She is from “way up north”
There was an American accent in the VT.
“Does impress me much” could well be a Shania Twain reference
“I’ll let you know if that was all Hearsay or not” could be a pure and simple clue.

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Beetroot, the clue is:

“If her majesty knew I had _ _ at home she would make a salad of me”

Guesses:

Shania Twain
Cheryl
Zara Larsson
Lionel Blair

Viper - UNMASKED as Jordan Banjo

It was hissterical when Viper slithered onto the stage, but it wasn't enough to keep his identity under wraps with Masked Dancer judges Oti Mabuse and Jordan Banjo guessing him straight away.

Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross thought he might be Anthony Joshua, though, which is something he definitely didn't mind.

Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, The Masked Dancer's Jordan Banjo said of his elimination: "It's not a dance competition, it's a guessing game."

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Rubber Chicken - UNMASKED as Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle became the fourth celebrity to be unmasked after performing on the ITV show as Rubber Chicken.

Songs:

Episode two – Hippy, Hippy Shake by The Swinging Blue Jeans
Episode four - Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega

Clues:

A piano on the floor could be a reference to the move Big.
Jokes were mentioned in the VT.
Benny Hill style slapstick music was used in the VT too.
Rubber Chicken is apparently “commanding”.
A dog was heavily featured in the VT.

“Mind the Gaps” clue:

For The Masked Dancer, we have a ‘Mind the Gaps’ clue for each contestant where they give us a really helpful clue – only two of the keywords are missing from the sentence.

For Rubber Chicken, the clue is:

“It’s no secret that my _ were strong and often _ too”.

Guesses: