Who is Bear on the Masked Singer? All the clues and guesses so far

13 January 2025, 11:15

By Alice Dear

Who is Bear? Here's everything you need to know about The Masked Singer star's identity, from clues to guesses and theories.

The Masked Singer returned for 2025 on Saturday, January 4, for it's sixth series hosted by Joel Dommett and judged by Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan.

With a new series could a handful of bizarre new characters, including Spag Bol, Bush, Pegasus, King Fisher and Bear - but which celebrities are hiding behind each mask?

The Bear character was revealed ahead of the series launch, with the first picture showing a brown bear wearing period clothing and holding his arms up as if performing - leading many fans to believe they have some sort of connection with Shakespeare.

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But who really is behind the Bear mask? What clues have been revealed so far and what are the judges and viewer's guesses? Here's everything you need to know.

Who is Bear on the Masked Singer?

Until Bear takes their mask off, the true identity of the celebrity behind the voice will not be revealed, however, that doesn't stop us from dissecting each clue and making some guesses.

Each week when Bear performs, they will leave small hints and clues as to who they are by their costume, song choice, and revealing VT (where most of the answers lie).

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What clues has Bear given on the Masked Singer?

Here's all the clues Bear has dropped on The Masked Singer so far:

• The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition
• I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil
• Friends, 'bro-mans', Masked Singer fans, lend me your ears
• Will I raise to the occasion? Bear in mind I've done it before
• On the West End, I trod the boards when I was but a cub
• There's a real art to this Masked Singer business, you know
• Hard work and focusing on the end goal of what's needed
• Let's hope I avoid a comedy of errors
• What a way to kick-start the competition
• Will it be comedy? Funny you should ask! Tragedy? Well, I've done more than just watch the Scottish play
• Don't let my theatrical appearance throw you, one doesn't mind getting a bit muddy
• I've limbered up, and I'm ready to get to grips

The songs that Bear sings could also be a clue into their identity! Here's all the songs they've performed:

• Week 1: 'You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two' from Oliver!
• Week 2: 'Miami' by Will Smith

Who do people think Bear is on The Masked Singer?

Here's who the The Masked Singer judges have guessed Bear is so far:

• Davina McCall: Patrick Stewart, Ade Edmondson
• Mo Gilligan: Tom Davis, Richard Osman
• Maya Jama: Gordon Ramsay, James Corden
• Jonathan Ross: Christopher Biggins, Richie Blackwood

And here's who the viewers of The Masked Singer think Bear could be:

• Anthony Head
• Don Warrington
• Brian Cox
• Alan Titchmarsh
• David Harewood
• Example
• William Kirk