THE Masked Singer fans are convinced they've cracked who Bear really is - and he's a Ted Lasso star.
With just one more day to go until the next episode of the fan-favourite ITV guessing show, viewers are still trying to figure out who's behind the masks.
But eagle-eyed fans are now sure they've correctly guessed who is really behind Bear.
The character is dressed up in regal clothing on this year's series of The Masked Singer UK, which is almost Shakespearean, rocking a red medieval outfit with white puffy sleeves and a white ruffed collar around their neck.
One of the clues shared in a riddle on the show was: "I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil."
Flooding social media with comments, fans are sure it's Anthony Head underneath the costume.
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Posting on X, one said: "Kick start? A reference to Ted Lasso maybe? Anthony Head, is that you?"
A second wrote: "I think Bear is the leader of the Krillitane AKA Anthony Head."
"Bear has to be Anthony Stewart Head. He has been in musical theatre. Did the coffee adverts for Gold Blend," said a third.
While a fourth commented: "I’m still adamant that Bear is Anthony Head."
Anthony Head is a British actor and musician who got his career break starring in TV commercials for coffee brand Gold Blend.
He is best known internationally for portraying the role of Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer between 1997 and 2003.
The 70-year-old is also an established comedy actor having starred in Little Britain and The Inbetweeners.
While starring in BBC One's The Split, Anthony also played former Richmond F.C owner Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.
The Masked Singer is available now on ITVX.
The Masked Singer Judges and Host
The Masked Singer has been a smash-hit for ITV since launching in 2020. Here's a look at the show's familiar on air team.
Judges
Current:
- Jonathan Ross: Presenter and film critic Jonathan has been part of The Masked Singer since its first series.
- Davina McCall: Long Lost Family co-host Davina is also one of the show's original panellists.
- Mo Gilligan: Comedian and presenter Mo joined in series two, replacing US star Ken Jeong.
- Maya Jama: Love Island presenter Maya is set to join in series six, replacing Rita Ora.
Former:
- Rita Ora: Singer and actress Rita appeared as a judge for the first five series. Her departure from the show was confirmed in September 2024.
Host
Joel Dommett: Joel has presented every series of The Masked Singer so far.