The Masked Singer's biggest secret is OUT! The identity of the elusive Mole has finally been unmasked, and it turns out to be none other than an X Factor legend! Get ready for a shock, because the familiar face behind the mask is Olly Murs.
For weeks, viewers have been trying to crack the code, guessing which celebrity was hiding under the Mole costume on the popular ITV singing competition. And this week, the mystery deepened as Olly Murs, who first rose to fame on The X Factor in 2009, was revealed to be the very person tasked with being a 'sleuth' himself, trying to deduce the identities of the other contestants. It's a clever twist that had many fans completely fooled!
Olly, 41, who has graced our screens on various ITV shows like This Morning and Lorraine this past week, finally unbuttoned his Mole persona on Saturday night's electrifying episode. After the big reveal, he chatted with host Joel Dommett, confirming that a cryptic newspaper clue he'd given was actually a nod to his hit song, "Wrapped Up." Following his unmasking, Olly then joined the judging panel – Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Maya Jama, and Jonathan Ross – as a guest panellist for the remainder of the show.
But here's where it gets controversial... The reveal sent social media into a frenzy, with fans expressing their utter astonishment. One viewer on X (formerly Twitter) exclaimed, "Mole Dommett being OLLY MURS was not on my bingo card." While many were surprised, some felt it was a bit unfair. Another fan voiced their frustration, stating, "NAH sorry that is absolutely cheating! How are we supposed to guess who the mole was if there was ZERO clues? Never in a million years would anyone have guessed Olly Murs." This raises an interesting question: Should the Mole be a genuine mystery for the audience, or is it fair game for a celebrity with a connection to the show to be in on the secret?
Before the big reveal, the Mole's clues had viewers speculating wildly. A muddy boots sign on Lorraine led to guesses of detectives, and a reference to "banking on a deal" on This Morning had many convinced it was Bradley Walsh, known for his detective roles and game show appearances like Blankety Blank and The Weakest Link. Other popular theories included Stephen Mulhern, with one fan humorously dubbing him "Stephen Mole-hern." Some even considered the possibility of a female contestant, with Scarlett Moffatt being a popular guess due to her I'm a Celebrity connections with Joel.
And this is the part most people miss... The genius of this twist is how Olly, as the Mole, could have subtly planted red herrings while also genuinely trying to guess the other celebrities. It adds a whole new layer of complexity to the show that we might not have fully appreciated until now.
What do you think? Were you shocked by Olly Murs being revealed as the Mole? Did you guess it, or were you completely blindsided? Let us know in the comments below – we'd love to hear your reactions and if you agree with the fans who felt it was a bit of a cheat!
