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

21 January 2025, 15:45 | Updated: 21 January 2025, 16:08

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

The Masked Singer has returned in 2025 with a host of brand new celebrities hoping to win the acclaimed trophy.

One of the contestants this year is Dressed Crab, whose stunning vocals have enamoured judges Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan.

With various guesses towards his identity– including Billy Porter, Gregory Porter and The Weeknd – we've collated all of the information that hint towards who Crab really is.

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From clues to guesses, here's everything we know about who Crab really is on The Masked Singer.

Who is Crab on The Masked Singer?

It is currently unknown who Dressed Crab on The Masked Singer is, as fans will have to wait until they are eliminated for their identity to be revealed.

As per the rules of the show, the celebrities' face and name cannot be officially revealed until they are unmasked, however this hasn't stopped the judges and viewers at home from trying to guess their identity.

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What clues has Crab given on The Masked Singer?

Here's all the clues Crab has shared on The Masked Singer:

• I don’t want to be beaten, there’s too much at stake, I’ve a taste for the high life, my rival should quake
• Dressed crab is a look that never goes out of style
• My work has lit up the UK
• Good style can make anybody feel like a somebody
• This dressed crab is the style of the season. And like all great trends, I'll just keep coming back
• The panel have designs on who I could be, I think they're trying to stitch me up
• The Masked Singer stage plus moi? You do the math. It was always gonna be runway-worthy
• I've also been seen in fields and on boards. Why am I smiling? You'd have to be Da Vinci to crack this code
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The songs that Crab performs could also hint at their identity. Here's all the songs they've sang so far.

• Week 1: 'Lean on Me' by Bill Withers
• Week 4: 'Let's Groove' by Earth, Wind & Fire

Who do people think Crab is on The Masked Singer?

Davina McCall's guesses: The Weeknd, Billy Porter

Jonathan Ross' guesses: Jamie Foxx, Nile Rodgers

Maya Jama guesses: Billy Porter

Mo Gilligan guesses: Gregory Porter, Seal

Tom Daly guesses: Adam Lambert

Viewers have also thrown some names into the mix with the audience believing Crab could be:

• Terry Crews
• Gregory Porter
• Billy Porter
• CeeLo Green
• Jason Bell
• Randy Newman
• Billy Ocean

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