Eagle-eyed fans of The Masked Singer UK believe they have already uncovered the true identity of one of the celebrities set to perform in the show's festive special.
Festive Special Set for Boxing Day Broadcast
The popular ITV singing competition will return with a full series soon, but viewers will be treated to a Christmas special first. The one-off episode is scheduled to air on Boxing Day, December 26th, at 7:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Four secret celebrities will take to the stage disguised as Santa's Sack, Mistletoe, Figgy Pudding, and the Goose A-Laying.
Host Joel Dommett will return to guide proceedings, while the regular panel of judges—Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan—will attempt to decipher the clues. They will receive some help from a group of pantomime legends, including Su Pollard as the Fairy Godmother and Basil Brush as Prince Charming.
Online Sleuths Point to Quiz Show Star
Shortly after preview images were released, speculation exploded online, with many viewers converging on a single theory. On platforms like Reddit, fans quickly suggested that the person inside the elaborate Goose A-Laying costume is Jenny Ryan, best known as 'The Vixen' on the hit quiz show The Chase.
One fan theorised online, connecting the costume to the 'six geese a-laying' from the classic Christmas carol. They suggested the celebrity might be "known for being in a group of six," such as a band member or one of the six Chasers on the ITV quiz show. The post concluded that Jenny Ryan was the most likely candidate.
This theory gained immediate traction, with others agreeing they could "see her wearing the Goose outfit." The consensus among these amateur detectives is firmly behind the brainy quizzer.
Jenny Ryan's Hidden Musical Talent
The fan theory is bolstered by Jenny Ryan's previous demonstration of her singing prowess. In 2019, she competed on X Factor: Celebrity, where she delivered a powerful rendition of Queen's "Somebody to Love."
Her performance stunned the judges at the time. Louis Walsh exclaimed, "Wow Jenny, where did all that come from? You've got a great voice." Nicole Scherzinger also praised her, saying, "when you opened your face hole and that came out, I was like, 'Yeah!'"
Ryan is also no stranger to festive performances, having recently begun a pantomime run as the Wicked Fairy Carabosse, a role for which she received significant praise and support from fans online.
Whether the fans' collective detective work has hit the mark will be revealed when The Masked Singer UK Christmas Special unveils its secrets on Boxing Day.
