ITV The Masked Singer's Pufferfish identity revealed as 'iconic' singer crowned 2025 winner
After seven weeks of guessing games, the final three contestants were finally unmasked in the grand finale of The Masked Singer on Saturday (February 15) - with the 2025 winner also crowned.
The final saw Wolf, Dressed Crab and Pufferfish each perform again in a bid to win over the audience and judging panel, before revealing their identities for the first and last time.
It was revealed that former Wet Wet Wet frontman Marti Pellow was hiding behind the Wolf costume, whilst American singer Gregory Porter was under the Dressed Crab costume.
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Pufferfish was crowned the series winner, after a stunning performance which saw her joined on stage by 2024 series winner Danny Jones, who was stepping in as a guest judge tonight.
The pair performed a beautiful duet with a rendition of Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler, which was hailed a 'winning performance' by fans of the ITV show.
The judges guesses for Pufferfish, who was using an American accent, had included Nicole Scherzinger, Samantha Barks, Lea Michele, Kate Moss, Gillian Anderson and Gwen Stefani.
And it was in fact musical theatre singer and actress Samantha Barks, 34, who starred as Elsa in the acclaimed production of Frozen in the West End, who was unmasked as Pufferfish.
Samantha rose to fame after placing third in the BBC talent show-themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008.
Taking to X after her identity was revealed, one viewer @OrangeDecMan96 said: "I knew it that Pufferfish is Samantha Barks! #MaskedSingerUK," as @mishybabez_ wrote: "Samantha Barks is Pufferfish yesss well deserved winner. What a powerful voice she has #maskedsingeruk."
@teenamassam said: "Congrats to Samantha Barks (Pufferfish) winning…#maskedsingeru," as @blue_laur11 wrote: "Pufferfish is Samantha Barks !! She's got an amazing voice !! Worthy winner #MaskedSingerUk."
@TheRealZoeMBE also said: "Samantha Barks.. a pufferfish, an icon and a WINNER! what a series #MaskedSingerUK."
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