Nicola Roberts has been revealed as Queen Bee, after she was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK.
The Girls Aloud star finally removed her mask after beating Octopus and Hedgehog in Saturday’s final, with the runners-up revealed as Katherine Jenkins and Jason Manford respectively.
For weeks fans were adamant that Nicola was behind the Queen Bee’s mask, and it seemed that their guesses were correct as she finally removed her mask in the finale’s closing moments.
It’s her! Nicola Roberts has been revealed as Queen Bee, after she was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK
Unveiled: It came as Hedgehog was unmasked as Jason Manford (left) and Octopus was revealed to be Katherine Jenkins
For weeks the clues had pointed to Nicole being Queen Bee, so for many fans it wasn’t a surprise.
The songstress took to the stage to perform Somebody Else’s Guy by Jocelyn Brown, followed by a reprisal of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi.
It came down to the audience to decide who would be crowned champion, and they chose Queen Bee as the first Masked Singer UK champion.
Unveiled: For weeks the clues had pointed to Nicole being Queen Bee, so for many fans it wasn’t a surprise
Incredible: The songstress took to the stage to perform Somebody Else’s Guy by Jocelyn Brown, followed by a reprisal of Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
Weeks of clues had implied that Nicola was a girlband star who rose to fame as a teenager, with other clues hinting at her campaigning to stop young people using sunbeds.
The result meant that Hedgehog had finished in second place, after he reprised his rendition of the Little Mix classic Black Magic.
Comic Jason admitted he didn’t tell any of his family that he would be taking part in the show so it would be just as surprising for them.
He told host Joel Dommett: ‘You know, for years and years and years you’ve walked into rooms… people are waiting for the comedian to be terrible, so to walk out here to a crowd who are absolutely loving it, you come on with that confidence because the show gives you that confidence.’
Stunning: Earlier in the show, Octopus finished in third place, and she was unmasked as opera superstar Katherine
Earlier in the show, Octopus finished in third place, after she delivered a stunning rendition of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from the Disney classic Mary Poppins.
As she was sadly eliminated it was revealed that opera star Katherine was under the head of the underwater creature.
Discussing her time on the show Katherine said: ‘It’s been so fun. You know, in my normal career it can be quite serious and quite static, and so to be able to do something where you can just literally create a new character; sing songs you would never in a million years sing – it’s been really, really fun.’
Former contestants have also included Denise Van Outen, Patsy Palmer, CeeLo Green and Teddy Sheringham.
Denise revealed this week that her daughter Betsy, nine, and her boyfriend Eddie Boxshall were stunned to discover she was the Fox on the show, after she was unmasked on Saturday’s show.
Hidden: Former contestants have also included Denise Van Outen (pictured in her Fox costume), Patsy Palmer, CeeLo Green and Teddy Sheringham
Denise appeared on Good Morning Britain on Thursday. She said: ‘My daughter Betsy had no idea. She watched with her best friend.
‘A lot of her friends at school asked if I was the Fox and she would ask me. As a child watching she thought it was live and didn’t know it was pre-recorded, and I would say to her, “how could I be on TV if I’m sitting right here?”.
‘She was really confused. I kept it a secret from Eddie too.’
Denise has previously been known for her incredible voice as a star in the West End and Broadway and during her time on the show performed a series of energetic dance hits.
Describing why she chose the metallic costume, she said: ‘I wanted to be able to move in my costume, wanted something futuristic.
‘The actual costume was really heavy, took two people to put me in it, and I had to stand there to be polished.
WHO’S THAT BEHIND THE MASK? Confirmed stars and rumoured contestants on The Masked Singer
MONSTER
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Cee-Lo Green
CLUES
Comes from a big monster family who encouraged his singing
Glam rock inspired me… I didn’t want to be another cookie cutter monster
Monster has a distinct American accent
DUCK
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Skunk Anansie’s Skin (week six)
CLUES
Speaks a number of languages, including German and Italian
Once had 850,000 people sing happy birthday to her
Has always been sporty and used to be a long-distance runner
UNICORN
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Jake Shears from The Scissor Sisters (week six)
CLUES
I’ve always been theatrical and tap danced my way through school
Another passion I have is to write… I especially love fantasy and horror
When I was a child, I used to go on holiday on a private plane
OCTOPUS
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Katherine Jenkins (FINAL)
CLUES
I’ve been known to visit some very dangerous locations
Signed a record-breaking deal that left them ‘squids in’
Has experience of the catwalk and wants to be a ‘role model’ to children
TREE
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Teddy Sheringham (week four)
CLUES
Not pitch perfect but would give it a shot (former footballer)
Doing the show for his children (father of two sons)
People speak about one moment (1999 UEFA Champions League final)
PHARAOH
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Alan Johnson (week two)
CLUES
His job was also a piece of furniture (cabinet member)
He admitted to seeing the Queen on a daily basis
A bit of a rebel (famed for winning over MPs)
FOX
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Denise Van Outen (week seven)
CLUES
For 30 years I’ve been collecting teapots
Street smart, nosy and vocal and can be found in the East End
It was a broken heel that led me to my big break
HEDGEHOG
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Jason Manford (FINAL)
CLUES
Had a job where they ‘died at 8.30 every night’
Has a connection with stage shows Phantom of the Opera and Hairspray
Over the years I’ve played to a variety of people
QUEEN BEE
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Nicola Roberts (WINNER)
CLUES
Some kind of child star or famous in her youth
Am I a law breaker? No, I’m a law maker
Had several accents, from American to Geordie to Scouse
DAISY
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Kelis (week five)
CLUES
Plans to stay in the UK for a long time (moved from America)
Food has always been a huge part of my life (trained as a saucier)
Seen in a diner (setting for Milkshake music video)
CHAMELEON
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Justin Hawkins (week three)
CLUES
Voiced a children’s cartoon character (CBBC’s Freefonix)
Picked up three awards at the same event (BRITs in 2004)
My life was a bit like a soap opera (famed for his wild antics)
BUTTERFLY
IDENTITY – CONFIRMED
Patsy Palmer (week one)
CLUES
Seen spinning decks (Patsy is now a DJ)
Left the UK to live where her home was under threat (relocated to LA)
Her marriage was watched by millions (Ricky and Bianca on EastEnders)