The Masked Singer fans have '100% worked out' Sloth's identity as TV legend after string of giveaway clues

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The Masked Singer fans are convinced they have worked out the identity of show character Sloth after spotting a series of key clues. 

Viewers of the ITV series, which sees celebrities perform in elaborate head-to-toe costumes in an attempt to conceal their identity, think a famous TV chef is hiding underneath the mask. 

Fans took to social media 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. 

So far, the character has been seen singing Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder, and George Ezra's Green Green Grass, for the judges and the live studio audience. 

There have been a number of clues shared to the audience both in the studio and at home, including wearing tight-fitting exercise clothing, carrying handcuffs, playing snooker and hinting at spending time in the jungle.

But it's the characters voice that has had everyone up in arms - with dozens of viewers saying it sounds just like TV chef Jamie Oliver. 

The Masked Singer fans are convinced they have worked out the identity of show character Sloth 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 famous TV chef is hiding underneath the mask

Taking to social media site Reddit to discuss clues, one fan wrote: 'I'm 99.9% sure Sloth is Jamie Oliver,' as another said: 'Has to be Jamie Oliver!' 

A third penned: 'Sounds exactly like him, don’t get why more people don’t say this,' as someone else chimed in: 'You can hear his lisp in a few of the songs he’s sung!'

'That’s who I’ve said all along too,' another fan added in the thread. 

Looking at the clues, another agreed: 'Got to be Jamie, the letter clue last night signed GC. Jamie's friend and mentor Gennaro Contaldo.'

Others hit back saying they were certain it was Sam Thompson - given the clues pointing towards the jungle, with Sam, 33, starring on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and crowned King of the Jungle in 2023. 

One Reddit user suggested that Sloth's clue, which began 'Good morning workout warriors', also pointed to his Love Island Morning After podcast - and his love of the gym following his body transformation.

They penned a lengthy post explaining the verbal clues: 'I'm sticking with Sam Thompson - "Guide to Manchester", in June 2025, Sam completed his Match Ball Mission for Soccer Aid, travelling from London to Manchester. 

'Handcuffs are a specific reference to a viral stunt where Sam was handcuffed to his best friend and podcast co-host, Pete Wicks, for 24 hours. 

It's the characters voice that has had everyone up in arms - with dozens of viewers saying it sounds just like TV chef Jamie Oliver

Others hit back saying they were certain it was Sam Thompson - given the clues pointing towards the jungle, with Sam, 33, starring on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here

'Alarm clock, Sam is a presenter on Hits Radio, specifically covering the breakfast slots, and Spin Doctors Greatest Hit, a double pun, Spin Doctors refers to DJs, Greatest Hit refers to the nation name.

'Rick Astley, Never Gonna Give You Up: This was the thematic anthem of his Soccer Aid challenge, where he refused to quit despite a calf injury. 

'"Pain is temporary" is a direct mantra he used during his gruelling walk to Manchester for Soccer Aid... "Century Reps" likely refers to hitting 100 episodes of his podcast, Staying Relevant.'

It comes after fans of the ITV show said they were certain they had worked out who was behind the mask of show character Conkers. 

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 heart because All The Small Things was called Heart and Soul in Australia.  The heat is on, would be Deep Heat,' they continued. 

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

One viewer shared a long thread of clues on Reddit pointing towards actor Richard Fleeshman

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'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. 

He 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.' 

The Masked Singer continues on ITV and ITVX at 7pm on Saturday