The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Conkers' identity as former Coronation Street star after spotting key clues
The Masked Singer fans are convinced they have worked out the identity of show character Conkers after spotting a series of key clues. Viewers of the ITV series, which sees celebrities performing in elaborate head-to-toe costumes in an attempt to conceal their identity, think a Coronation Street star is hiding underneath the mask. Fans took to Reddit to discuss the clues shown so far in the show, which is hosted by Joel Dommett and features Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, and Mo Gilligan on the judging panel. One viewer shared a long thread of clues on Reddit pointing towards actor Richard Fleeshman, who appeared on the ITV show as Craig Harris from 2002 to 2006. They penned: 'All the Corrie clues - he was in Corrie in 2002, he is a ghost and the character he played was called Sam, he plays the piano, hence the keys.'Richard, 36, also starred in BBC show All The Small Things in 2009, as well as making a guest role in ITV series Deep Heat in 2022 and Riot Women on the BBC last year. The Masked Singer fans are convinced they have worked out the identity of show character Conkers after spotting a series of key clues Viewers of the ITV series, which sees celebrities performing in elaborate head-to-toe costumes in an attempt to conceal their identity, think a Coronation Streetstar is hiding underneath the mask'The heart because All The Small Things was called Heart and Soul in Australia. The heat is on, would be Deep Heat,' they continued. 'The love card from J would be his character JoJo, who was a love interest in Riot Women.'The commenter also noted spotting a 'gold ring' as part of the clues, which they suggested was from the star winning Soapstar Superstar in 2006 - 'You can thank me for this one, it was tough,' the Reddit poster concluded, as other viewers flooded the comments to agree, praising their 'compelling argument'. It comes after someone who works on The Masked Singer has revealed a huge part of the show is completely fake - and there's a genius trick ITV bosses use to cover their tracks. So far, Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, 69, has been revealed as Yak, rapper Professor Green, 42, was Teabag and The One Show's Alex Jones, 48, was revealed Disc Jockey.Last weekend, fans were stunned when singer Marcella Detroit, 73, lifted the head of Gargoyle, meaning that Moth, Red Panda, Sloth, Can of Worms, Conkers, Artic Fox, Toasie and Monkey Business are still in the game. A TikTok user, who goes by the name of aianxiety.thechallenge, has taken to the social media platform to share some insider knowledge with fans. One viewer shared a long thread of clues on Reddit pointing towards actor Richard Fleeshman Richard was on Coronation Street back in 2002He said: 'The audience isn't actually there for The Masked Singer. 'Before every unmasking the whole audience is removed. That moment is the biggest leak risk of the entire show.'So it is filmed on a closed set.'And all the cheering you hear? That's recorded earlier and added in the edit.'The reveal itself happens in near silence and the judge's reactions are real. The only thing that is fake is the audience.' And he captioned the TikTok: 'The biggest moment on The Masked Singer is faked! This is how TV actually works, to protect the secret.'Many in the comments section were shocked by the revelation, but one pointed out: 'Most of the audience do go - BUT they keep some that back that have certain tickets/ I went to the spooky one that has just been broadcast'.'He replied: 'This is correct. Apologies for the sloppy semantics! I meant the audience as a whole. The seventh series of the popular programme, hosted by Joel Dommett, returned to our screens earlier this month and fans are already obsessing over trying to figure out who the famous faces are behind the costumes All the judges were wrong, with Gargoyle finally being unmasked as Marcella Detroit from Shakespears Sister 'When certain people are allowed to stay, it’s called a “closed set”, which categorically, in TV terms means “A production environment in which access is restricted to only essential personnel during filming.”' Another said: 'He’s telling the truth. I was in the audience a couple of years ago,' as someone else chimed in: 'I knew this, my friend went to watch it filmed a year or so ago and told us.'It comes after some very entertaining performances on Saturday night, Sloth and Gargoyle landed themselves in the bottom two.Fighting for their place in the competition, Sloth performed a version of the 1979 song Flash Bang Wallop by Tommy Steele while Gargoyle gave their take on Bad Reputation by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. Sadly it was Gargoyle who was sent home, with the judges guessing it could be Cindy Lauper, Joan Jett, Wendy James, Ruby Wax, or Fiona Bruce. But they were all wrong, with Gargoyle finally being unmasked as Marcella Detroit from Shakespears Sister.The Masked Singer continues on ITV and ITVX at 7pm on Saturday
