The latest series of ITV's The Masked Singer UK kicked off with a mystery that viewers believe they have already solved. After just one performance, the identity of the first contestant, Moth, has been strongly linked to a legendary girl band member.
Fans Point to Sugababes Star After Opening Performance
The popular Saturday night guessing game returned to screens on January 3rd, 2026, with the usual panel of Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, and Maya Jama. The first character to grace the stage was the enigmatic Moth, who delivered a powerful rendition of Mariah Carey's classic ballad, 'Hero'.
While the performance captivated the studio audience and judges, it was the distinctive voice that sent fans at home into a frenzy of speculation. Within moments of the song ending, social media platform X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with a single, prevailing theory.
Social Media Buzz Identifies Moth
Numerous viewers took to the platform to share their conviction that the person behind the elaborate Moth costume is none other than Keisha Buchanan, a founding and iconic member of the chart-topping group Sugababes.
One fan stated emphatically: "Moth has to be Keisha from the Sugababes #MaskedSingerUK." This sentiment was quickly echoed by others, with a second user agreeing: "Moth sounds like Keisha from the sugarbabes...#maskedsingeruk."
The evidence for fans appears to be in the vocal tone and delivery. Another viewer penned, "Welcome Moth...a Sugababe if ever there was one," while a fourth commented, "Sounds like Keisha from Sugababes to me but not sure! #MaskedSingerUK." Notably, the show's official panel have yet to guess the Sugababes star.
What Happens Next in the Guessing Game?
The speculation sets the stage for an exciting series as viewers now wait to see if their hunch is correct. The Masked Singer UK continues on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, January 4th, at 6.30pm, where more clues and performances will either confirm or debunk the popular fan theory.
With the identity of Moth potentially revealed so early by the audience, all eyes will be on whether the panel can catch up and if the mysterious singer can maintain their disguise under increased scrutiny.
