Rapper Professor Green has become the second celebrity eliminated from The Masked Singer UK, admitting after his unmasking that he 'can't sing'. The chart-topping musician, real name Stephen Anderson, was revealed as the character Tea Bag on Sunday night after landing in the bottom two alongside Yak.
Professor Green, known for hits like 'Read All About It' and 'I Need You Tonight', said he was surprised that none of the panel guessed his identity. 'I know four of the panel, over the last 15 years. I’ve seen all of them multiple times, and none of them were anywhere near [guessing it was me],' he said.
The rapper acknowledged his vocal limitations, stating: 'I was petrified. I can’t sing. I was trying to sing in RP [received pronunciation], I can’t even talk in RP.' Despite this, he said he enjoyed the experience and is at a point in his career where he doesn't take himself too seriously.
Professor Green rose to fame in the early 2010s, scoring his first number one single in 2011 with 'Read All About It', featuring Emeli Sandé. The song stayed at number one for two weeks and was later certified Platinum in the UK.
He follows The One Show presenter Alex Jones, who was unmasked as the first contestant to leave the show last week. The Masked Singer UK continues on ITV, Saturdays at 7pm.
