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The Masked Singer 2023: Who is Rhino? All the clues and theories so far

The Masked Singer UK kicked off on New Year's Day and now has its finalists following a double elimination that saw Jacket Potato who was Bon Jovi member Richie Sambora, and Jellyfish, who was revealed to be Glee star Amber Riley, sent home.

Now just three contestants remain in the competition, Rhino, Fawn and Phoenix. The characters will continue to battle it out on stage in an attempt to bamboozle the judges and viewers at home and win The Masked Singer 2023 title.

Back on the panel this year is Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora, with plenty of guest judges along the way, including Stephen Mulhern and Peter Crouch. Meanwhile, Joel Dommett is back on hosting duties.

Read more: Who has left The Masked Singer UK 2023? Full list of revealed celebrities

But as the competition continues and the semi-finalists prepare their final clue packages, here's everything you need to know about Rhino so far, from their song choices to their clue packages, judges' guesses, and fan theories.

Rhino Songs

Week two: Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

Week four: Try - P!nk

Week five: I Just Can't Wait to be King - The Lion King

Week six: Rhino - Into You by Ariana Grande

Week seven: A Little Bit of Love by Tom Grennan/Use Somebody - Kings of Leon

Rhino Clues

Week two

Striding onto the scene like a cowboy, Rhino said: "I'm the authority in these parts," and walked into a town called Cobalt. This prompted Davina to suggest it was someone from the band Blue. Rhino notably walked past three arrows and then looked at a book that said he was responsible for "2 Bad Jokes".

Rhino's riddle was: "I'm chief of this town and happy-go-lucky but one of you guys might think I'm quite muggy." In an extra clue, host Joel Dommett said that he was a "huge fan" of the person behind the mask.

Week four

Starting his clip with a black and white Western-style video, Rhino said he was a "strange and rare" creature and was used to being "the odd one out". He hinted that he didn't have a temper and the Statue of Liberty and an apple were spotted.

Rhino also added that he was strong and used to breaking through, prompting some judges to think he is a breakthrough act.

Week five

Rhino was interviewed using an inflatable and Jonathan drew reference to the fact that the TV show, Gladiators, used to use similar props. The character described how they were known to "duel on occasion".

Elsewhere in the clue package, there was a sign that read: "Danger, Rising Water" and Rhino also said that he had "battled with the temperature". Rita suggested that he could be referring to the fact that he's on the road a lot.

Week six

  • "Being a Sheriff you can be a puppet of the law"
  • Wanted signs featuring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn
  • A sign called The Rope Reunion
  • Rhino said they were "born to be wild"

Week seven

  • Yee ha! Cowboy town
  • Admit everyone ticket
  • Rubber band ball
  • Large but gentle
  • Make-up artist's vampire teeth
  • Anagram was Penelope
  • Zombie

Judges' Guesses

Jonathan Ross previously thought that it could be singer James Blunt. Meanwhile, Rita Ora was convinced that it was cricket player Freddie Flintoff. Mo Gilligan speculated that Rylan Clark could be behind the mask. And Davina McCall said that it could be comedian and social commentator Russell Brand.

In week four, Mo said rugby player Tom Evans, who also appeared on the The X Factor, due to the strength links and as he is dating American singer Nicole Scherzinger. Davina said Anthony Edwards, as Rhino mentioned he had been in a rush and he played Goose in Top Gun.

Rita said Joe Jonas, who has sold out Madison Square Garden, linking to New York and Jonathan said James Arthur.

In week five, Jonathan Ross guessed that Rhino was Tyson Fury. Then, Rita suggested Charlie Puth, Davina thought it was singer Alfie Boe and Mo concluded that it was Take That's Jason Orange.

In week six the judges guessed Charlie Simpson, Snoop Dog, James Arthur, Max George, Ben Stiller, and Jason Orange.

James Arthur and Charlie Simpson guesses continued in week seven with all the judges! But Mo chucked Robbie Williams into the mix.

Fan Theories

During week one, people thought that Rhino was singer James Arthur. "I think rhino is James Arthur," said one person. Elsewhere, there were also suggestions that Rhino could be Duncan James from Blue, actor Keanu Reeves and Charlie Simpson from Busted.

James Arthur was also being echoed by fans in week four and Charlie Simpson from Busted was also suggested again, with many fans convinced.

Week five and six saw the James Arthur and Charlie Simpson guesses continue to flood in on social media. This continued in week seven, too. Do you think they're right? The Masked Singer continues next Saturday on ITV1 and ITVX. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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