ITV's The Masked Singer delivered a major surprise this weekend when legendary singer Marcella Detroit was unmasked as the mysterious Gargoyle. The Shakespears Sister star's identity was finally revealed after she lost a dramatic sing-off, leaving both the judging panel and viewers at home in a state of shock.
A Spooky Sing-Off and a Stunning Reveal
The episode, billed as a 'Spooktacular Special', saw Gargoyle and Sloth land in the bottom two after a series of performances. Fighting to stay in the competition, Sloth performed a rendition of Tommy Steele's 'Flash Bang Wallop', while Gargoyle took on Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' classic 'Bad Reputation'.
Ultimately, it was Gargoyle who was sent home. Before the reveal, the judges guessed a host of famous names, including Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett herself, Wendy James, Ruby Wax, and even Fiona Bruce. They were all wrong. When the mask finally came off, it exposed Marcella Detroit, best known for her iconic 1992 hit 'Stay' as part of the duo Shakespears Sister.
January Halloween Theme Baffles Viewers
While the unmasking was the headline moment, the show's unusual theme also caused a stir. Fans took to social media platform X to express their confusion at the decision to host a Halloween-themed episode in January.
Comments included: 'I do not understand having a Halloween theme in JANUARY' and 'Why is there a Halloween themed Episode??'. The judging panel and host Joel Dommett fully committed to the spooky brief, with outfits ranging from Wednesday Addams and Frankenstein to a Teen Wolf-inspired look from Mo Gilligan.
Continuing a Run of Major Reveals
Marcella Detroit's unveiling continues a trend of shocking reveals on the current series. The previous week, punk icon John Lydon (Johnny Rotten) was revealed to be Yak, a moment that stunned viewers who never expected the Sex Pistols frontman to appear in a colourful yak costume.
The week before that saw a double unmasking: comedian Matt Lucas was Emperor Penguin, showcasing impressive vocal skills that surprised many, while rapper Professor Green was inside the Teabag costume. Of his penguin disguise, Lucas later joked he chose it because 'I like a chocolate biscuit'.
The Masked Singer continues to blend high-stakes performances, elaborate costumes, and jaw-dropping celebrity reveals, keeping audiences guessing and frequently shocked by the famous faces behind the masks.
