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The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Masked Singer star pregnant with second child as she shows off bump at VE Day bash
THE MASKED Singer winner Samantha Barks has revealed she's pregnant with her second child with her partner Alex Michael Stoll. The West End star, 34, showed off her baby bump at last night's VE Day 80 celebrations, which was attended by King Charles and The Prince and Princess of Wales. 4 Samantha Barks has revealed she's pregnant with her second child Credit: PA 4 Her baby bump was kept under wraps in the a ruffled off-the-shoulder gown Credit: Getty Her baby bump was kept under wraps in the a ruffled off-the-shoulder gown. And just before she took to the stage, Samantha revealed she was expecting. "I'm nearly nine months pregnant, it's gonna be me and baby performing for royalty tonight," she said. READ MORE ON MASKED SINGER "It's our first adventure!" Speaking ahead of her showstopping performance, Samantha continued: "It's my fourth time, actually. It never gets less nerve-wracking, it's always such an honour but I'm nervous! "We have a choir, we have dancers, it's gonna be a really big finish and I'm super proud of it." She added: "Music brings us all together, it still does, even tonight, it brings us back to those days - the power of music. Most read in News TV "A song like We'll Meet Again, it's so poignant and beautiful and I'm really looking forward to it." Earlier this year, The Masked Singer crowned its latest winner with Pufferfish being unmasked as major theatre star Samantha. She from Dressed Crab and Wolf who were also revealed to be major stars. The show's panel - Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Speaking after she was unmasked, the star said to the panel: "I've had the best time, I've had the best time. Underneath the mask I've been smiling the whole time." Samantha, 34, rose to fame in Andrew Lloyd Webber's BBC talent show I'd Do Anything. The programme searched for an actress to play Nancy in a revival of Oliver! She made her film debut in the 2012 adaptation of Les Miserables, starring More recently, she has become the biggest West End star since Elaine Page and is famed for playing Elsa in the theatre production of Frozen. Finishing a close runner-up to Samantha was Dressed Crab who turned out to be soul and jazz star Gregory Porter. 4 Samantha won the latest series of The Masked Singer earlier this year Credit: ITV 4 The theater star beat off tough competition to be crowned the winner Credit: ITV
The Independent
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Pufferfish crowned winner of The Masked Singer 2025
Pufferfish has been crowned winner of The Masked Singer 2025. The triumphant celebrity, who had masked their identity in an elaborate costume, was revealed to be musical theatre star and Les Miserables actress Samantha Barks in the final of the ITV1 show. Barks, 34, who played Elsa in West End musical Frozen last year, said: 'I've had the best time, I really have had the best time. 'Underneath the mask I've been smiling so hard it's hurting my cheeks. It's been amazing. 'Thank you all so much for your lovely comments.' Later, in a post to Instagram, she added: 'The Pufferfish is out the bag!!! 'Thank you so much to everyone at the Masked Singer @itv for being so kind and making it such a fabulous experience. 'I have loved watching everyone playing along and guessing!!'. The runner-up, Dressed Crab, was Grammy award-winning singer Gregory Porter, who said the show 'was just straight-up fun'. The first finalist to have their identity revealed was Scottish singer Marti Pellow, the former lead singer of pop group Wet Wet Wet. Pellow, who had been dressed as Wolf, said: 'I've had a fantastic time. It's just been an incredible experience for me.' TV presenter and comedian Joel Dommett opened the final of the series with a rendition of Blondie's One Way Or Another before introducing panellists Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall and Danny Jones – who won the show last year as Piranha. In the first set of performances Wolf sang Poker Face by Lady Gaga while Pufferfish sang Baby One More Time by Britney Spears. Panellist Jones guessed the singer behind the fish mask could be singer Perrie Edwards, while Ross thought it could be Nicole Scherzinger. Elsewhere, Dressed Crab impressed with a performance of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers, which Dommett said was 'beautiful'. The finalists were also joined by past contestants to sing duets. Knitting (Claire Richards) and Wolf sang With You I'm Born Again, famously performed by Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright, while Pufferfish sang Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart with Piranha (Jones). Porter, in his Dressed Crab costume, was joined by Airfryer (Keala Settle) and they performed Ain't No Mountain High Enough, as sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Barks' final performance was One Night Only from the musical Dreamgirls.
BBC News
16-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Who won the Masked Singer 2025?
After weeks of crazy costume filled competition, the winner of this year's Masked Singer has been crowned. The final was an epic showdown between Pufferfish, Dressed Crab and Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama and Davina McCall were joined by Danny Jones who won the competition last year as the final trio gave their last performances on the show, the panel got to work putting their guesses forward for which famous faces could be behind the masks. So who won the competition and more importantly - which celebrities were revealed on the night? Read on to find out more! It was Pufferfish who was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer were some interesting guesses from the panel on which celebrity Pufferfish could be following their rendition of Baby One More Time by Britney Spears, including singers Perrie Edwards and Nicole the end, the famous face behind the mask was revealed to be musical theatre star Samantha Barks. The actress has starred in Les Miserables and also played Elsa in the West End musical Frozen last year. "I've had the best time, I really have had the best time," Samantha said following her win. "Underneath the mask I've been smiling so hard it's hurting my cheeks. It's been amazing."Thank you all so much for your lovely comments."This year's runner-up was Dressed Crab who was revealed to be Grammy award-winning singer Gregory Porter. He said the show "was just straight-up fun".Wolf, who finished in third place, was Scottish singer Marti Pellow. He's the former lead singer of the pop group Wet Wet Wet."I've had a fantastic time. It's just been an incredible experience for me," said Marti. What do you think about the final result? Did your favourite win? You can let us know in the comments below.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ITV The Masked Singer fans say Wolf was 'robbed' after star unmasked as 80s legend Marti Pellow
Fans of The Masked Singer said Wolf was 'robbed' as the character was unmasked as an 80s legend during Saturday night's grand final (February 15). After losing out on a spot in the final two to Pufferfish and Dressed Crab, Wolf finished the ITV singing contest in third place, where it was revealed that he was Wet Wet Wet's former frontman Marti Pellow. The Scottish singer, 59, who ruled the radio in the late 80s and 90s as the lead singer of the iconic pop band, shocked the judges Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and guest judge Danny Jones when he emerged from under the Wolf costume. READ MORE: BBC Breakfast halted as Naga Munchetty announces heartbreaking news READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola declares love for co-star as he admits 'I tried' and needs 'time with family' Throughout the series, Wolf's clues made reference to having had a tough time in the past and defying expectations to follow their career. They said: "It's all about new foundations. If you wanna keep a roof over your head, I should know. Not that I'm bitter about the business." Guesses from the judging panel included Richard E. Grant, Tony Hadley, David Tennant and Mike Skinner. But whilst many viewers at home guessed it was the 80s star hiding behind Wolf's costume, they fear he was 'robbed' of winning the show. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, after Marti's identity was revealed, @Momrocks50 wrote: "Wolf robbed #MaskedSingerUK," as @Momrocks50 echoed: "Wolf was robbed #MaskedSingerUK." @vixen_1 said: "Gutted that my fave #wolf didn't win but he will always be a winner to me #maskedsingeruk," as @Paullyie echoed: "Wolf should have won." @MrLThomas wrote: "How Wolf did not win is beyond. He brought talent and entertainment. #maskedsingeruk," as @MissMarrple agreed: "Away to hell… How's Wolf not in the final?? #maskedsingeruk." @OrangeDecMan96 also said: "I thought Wolf will win! But no. #MaskedSingerUK," as @Pecks1992 added: "Honestly surprised that Wolf finished 3rd; thought he'd win #maskedsingeruk."
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Masked Singer's Davina makes cheeky request during final
The Masked Singer's Davina McCall couldn't contain her love for Marti Pellow after he was revealed to be Wolf during Saturday, 15 February's grand final. Famed for being the lead singer of Wet Wet Wet, the Scotsman finished in third place behind Dressed Crab and Pufferfish, and after unmasking himself Pellow stuck to tradition by performing one last time infront of the studio audience; presenter Joel Dommett and panellists McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama and Danny Jones. Clearly enamoured by the singer, the former Big Brother star took this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask if he wouldn't mind going off-script by belting out his band's biggest tune 'Love Is All Around'. After audibly squealing at the sight of a de-wolfed Pellow, McCall yelled: "Oh my God! Very sexy Marti," before the cheeky request came into play. "I don't know if we're allowed to do this so you'll have to let me know Joel, but I want you to sing that now," she added, referring to 'Love Is All Around'. "Can you make that happen Joel?" Read more: Who are The Masked Singer 2025's finalists? The Masked Singer fans suffer 'second-hand embarrassment' as star storms off stage The Masked Singer clues are too 'obscure' and 'spoil' the show Touching his earpiece, the TV presenter said: "I'm not listening to them, YES YOU CAN DO IT! I have no authority but I'm saying yes!" Before obliging the panellist with a crowd-pleasing rendition, Pellow himself described the Masked Singer experience as "incredible". Following Pellow's elimination from the final line-up, it was down to just Dressed Crab and Pufferfish for the Masked Singer crown. Two-time Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter was then unmasked as Dressed Crab following a studio audience vote. Known for his soul, jazz and gospel music, Porter will tour across 12 UK venues this spring. This opened the floor for winner Samantha Barks to unveil herself as Pufferfish infront of the nation. The West End actress, who has appeared in Les Misérables, Frozen, and Oliver! amongst other productions, commented: "I think for me because I've played Elsa for three years, it's been fun to just do lots of different stuff and every week I just wanted to do a new kind of style or a new kind of song and that was really fun. "But also I feel like I've lived this double life, because I've had these crazy experiences but nobody in my life knows this, I love it!" Numerous fans writing on social media were rather underwhelmed by the outcome, though, citing no knowledge of Barks and her work. "Well done, lady. Sorry don't know you," read one reaction on X. Like everyone is like, who is she?? Including me if you don't do theatre not many will know who she is... #maskedsingeruk — #BLACKPINK 🖤💗 21/5/19 (@lightbebe2020) February 15, 2025 Tbh she could have not had a mask on the whole time and I still wouldn't have known who she was 😂 #maskedsingeruk — Flusty Duster 🌈😇 (@DusterFlusty) February 15, 2025 I can honestly say I've never heard of Samantha Barks #maskedsingeruk — Lorraine 🏴🇬🇧 (@LorraineMX5) February 15, 2025 The Masked Singer is available to stream on ITVX.
