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Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Samantha Barks pregnant with second child as she debuts bump in royal show
The Masked Singer UK winner Samantha Barks has confirmed she's pregnant with her second child as she prepared to perform at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert Samantha Barks has announced she's about to become a mother for the second time. At 34, the West End star - who won The Masked Singer earlier this year - is expecting her second child with Alex Michael Stoll. The pair are doting parents to their 19-month-old son, Rafael, but Samantha confirmed that another little one is on the horizon as she geared up to perform at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember event. "I'm nearly nine months pregnant, it's gonna be me and baby performing for royalty tonight. It's our first adventure!" she said. Samantha also acknowledged her previous royal engagements as she readied to belt out the wartime anthem We'll Meet Again. She said: "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 reflected on the unifying force of music particularly for the concert's tribute, as she shared: "Music brings us all together, it still does, even tonight, it brings us back to those days - the power of music. "A song like We'll Meet Again, it's so poignant and beautiful and I'm really looking forward to it." Samantha initially stole hearts when she competed in BBC's I'd Do Anything in 2008, where she vied for the role of Nancy in Oliver and came third, just behind Jessie Buckley and Coronation Street star Jodie Prenger. Not long after, she took on the role of Eponine in the London production of Les Miserables, and later reprised the role in the 2012 film adaptation, sharing the screen with big names like Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne. From 2021 to 2024, she graced the West End stage as Elsa in the production of Frozen and also lent her expertise as a judge on ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream, joining fellow judges Alan Carr, Amber Riley and Jessie Ware. Speaking about returning to her role in Frozen, she said last year: "With most parts I've played, there has been an expectation because the character is known in some way. I choose to not take that on. I want to do a good job and I want people to enjoy it, but it's not really a helpful emotion to take on in terms of thinking about what people might expect. "Every other part I've played has a love interest, and that has been like the main focus. This is not that at all… Elsa is a really complex part. And she's so isolated, so that's very interesting. It's a lot of 'conceal and don't feel' until she has that moment of self-acceptance and self-love.'
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
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. 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' 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."
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pufferfish crowned winner of The Masked Singer 2025
Pufferfish has been crowned winner of The Masked Singer. The triumphant celebrity, masking 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. She told the panellists: 'I've had the best time, I really have had the best time.' 🎭 ✨ YOUR Winner, YOUR Queen: @SamanthaBarks — #MaskedSingerUK (@MaskedSingerUK) February 15, 2025 The runner-up, Dressed Crab, was Grammy award-winning singer Gregory Porter, who said the show 'was just straight-up fun.' 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. The first set of performances saw Wolf give a rendition of the song Poker Face by Lady Gaga while Pufferfish sang Baby One More Time by Britney Spears. 🎭 ✨ Could it be anyone else?! DRESSED CRAB is @GregoryPorter We ❤️ you!!! — #MaskedSingerUK (@MaskedSingerUK) February 15, 2025 Panellist Jones guessed the singer behind the fish mask could be singer Perrie Edwards, while Jonathan 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 a duet. 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 (Danny Jones). 🎭 ✨ WOLF is @martiofficial Who guessed it?! 👀 — #MaskedSingerUK (@MaskedSingerUK) February 15, 2025 The last finalist, Dressed Crab, was joined by Airfryer (Keala Settle) and the duo performed Ain't No Mountain High Enough, as sung by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Scottish singer Marti Pellow was the first finalist to have their identity revealed. After taking off the Wolf mask, the former lead singer of pop group Wet Wet Wet said: 'I've had a fantastic time. It's just been an incredible experience for me.' Barks' final performance was One Night Only from the musical Dreamgirls.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ITV The Masked Singer flooded with same complaint minutes into final as star goes 'missing'
The Masked Singer has been flooded with complaints minutes into the final as one star appears to be missing. After seven weeks of hiding behind their elaborate masks, Saturday's grand finale (February 15) will finally see Wolf, Crab and Pufferfish unmasked for the first time - with one of them crowned the 2025 winner. So far this series, nine celebrities have been unmasked including the likes of Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway, Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith and American singer Macy Gray. 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' The final three contestants will battle it out tonight with two performances, including 'one-of-a-kind' duets with three of the previously unmasked stars from this year's series. The winner of The Masked Singer is chosen by the audience and the judging panel, made up of newest judge Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan, who are often joined by guests each week. But as the finale kicked off, fans of the hit ITV singing contest noticed that regular judge Mo was missing, and was instead replaced by last year's The Masked Singer winner, McFly star Danny Jones, who won the 2024 series champion as Piranha. Comedian Mo, who joined the show in 2021, was also noticeably missing from the semi-final of the show last weekend, which led fans to complain about his whereabouts and the lack of explanation for his absence. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, one viewer @cazcoup1 asked: "Where's Mo no mention of why he isn't there again," as @kevwgs echoed: "Why is Mo not on the panel? Him and Davina are the best judges #MaskedSingerUK." @claire_bear1273 also asked: "Where is Mo tonight on #maskedsingeruk," @mademetoxic said: "What happened to Mo btw. #MaskedSingerUK." @SufcLee wrote: "although thats weird, mo gililgan, where is he. done all the series & missed the final 2 episodes #MaskedSingerUK." @Survivinthe20s asked: "Was Mo just cancelled off the happened? #maskedsingeruk," as @kellyloumugg also wondered: "Where the hell is Mo? #maskedsingeruk."
