The Masked Singer: Fans think Loose Women star Brenda Edwards could be celebrity behind Toastie
Fans of The Masked Singer think they’ve sussed out Loose Women panelist Brenda Edwards as one of this year’s hidden stars.
The hit ITV show returned earlier this month with 12 new hidden celebrities taking to the stage on outlandish costumes. As one of the biggest guessing games on television, viewers are having fun with guessing which stars are underneath the mask.
Three celebrities have been unmasked so far, with presenter Alex Jones revealed as Disc Jockey in episode one followed by Professor Green be revealed as Teabag in episode two. Lats weekend saw Sex Pistols legend John Lydon unmasked as Yak.
With nine masked singers still in the competition, fans at home are putting clues together to figure out the identity of the secret celebs.
One name that has got fans talking if the character Toastie, with some viewers convinced that Loose Woman star Brenda Edwards is behind the mask. Toastie took to the stage in episode two of the to perform Walk This Way by Aerosmith before returning in episode three to perform Run To You by Whitney Houston.
The judges and viewers at home were blown away by Toastie’s voice, with many thinking that it could be Brenda, who finished fourth on The X Factor in 2005.
Toastie’s clues so far have included them mentioning facing “stern critics” in the past, which could be a nod to Simon Cowell, Louis Walsh, and Sharon Osbourne on the ITV singing competition show.
One fan said: “Just love hearing Toastie - am certain it’s that same voice I first heard back on #XFactor in 2005. She has performed at Bolton Wanderers Stadium, sang at the Royal Variety Performance - has to be Brenda Edwards!”
Another fan said: “I'm even more convinced this week that Toastie is Brenda Edwards after that performance!”
However, other names linked to the Toastie character by fans so far include Brenda’s Loose Women co-star Judi Love, singer Mica Paris, and music legend Anastasia.
The Masked Singer continues at 7pm on Saturday night on ITV1 and STV Player. You can catch up on the series so far on ITVX or STV Player.