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The Masked Singer UK 2023 finalists: All the clues and guesses for Rhino, Fawn and Phoenix so far

The Masked Singer UK returns on Saturday, February 18 when the 2023 finalist will be unmasked. Those still in the running are Fawn, Rhino, and Phoenix after Jacket Potato was revealed to be Richie Sambora and Jellyfish as Amber Riley, in the semi-final last week. You can follow live Masked Singer final updates here.

Fawn, Rhino, and Phoenix will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of former Neighbours star and Torn singer Natalie Imbruglia who won the 2022 show after managing to bamboozle the audiences and judging panel as Panda. You can read more about last year's finalists here.

The 2023 final will kick off at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday night and will see judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora continue to decode the finalist's clue packages as they take to the stage one last time.

Read more: The Masked Singer UK viewers think Welsh actor could be behind Phoenix as judges left stumped

But who have the judges guessed so far, who do audiences think is behind the masks and what have been the clues so far? Here's all the clues and guesses for Rhino, Fawn and Phoenix so far.

Who is Rhino?

Rhino on ITV's The Masked Singer (ITV)

Many fans at home have believed from early on that Busted frontman Charlie Simpson is behind Rhino, in week six and seven the judging panel also suspected the singer. Another strong contender is James Arthur.

Some clues for Rhino so far have included:

  • In a VT, a sign appeared that said "Welcome to Cobalt"
  • It also said there was a population of 158,967 people, and the rules were "no spittin', no thievin', and no shoutin'".
  • "I'm chief of this town and happy-go-lucky but one of you guys might think I'm quite muggy."
  • Joel Dommett said he was a "huge fan" of the person behind the mask
  • "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"
  • Yee ha! Cowboy town
  • Admit everyone ticket
  • Rubber band ball
  • Make-up artist's vampire teeth
  • Anagram was Penelope
  • Zombie

You can read all of Rhino's clues, theories and guesses here.

Who is Fawn?

Fawn on The Masked Singer (Bandicoot TV/ITV)

Some viewers believe either Natalie or Nicole Appleton from All Saints could be behind Fawn. Especially thanks to one clue, which you can read more on here. Meanwhile, Kym Marsh and Shania Twain have been popular guesses on the panel.

Some clues for Fawn so far have included:

  • When asked whether she wanted a tea or coffee, Fawn said: "No milk, five sugars".
  • "You might think that a fawn is a young deer but I'm certainly not the baby. Although, like a fawn, I admit that when I was younger I was somewhat awkward. Call me a boffin but Maths was a passion. Now that I'm all grown-up, I'm not awkward at all."
  • "I live in a cottage and not in a palace, I've visited Wonderland but my name isn't Alice."
  • Not the first disguise they've worn
  • In the "background" in her early career
  • "When it comes to who I really am I'm the thorn in their side"
  • "Have you heard about the deer who won the lottery"
  • Always been the joker in the pack
  • Angel and devil stylists
  • "Absence makes the heart grows fonder"
  • Top of the Pops
  • Weakest Link Paddle
  • Beachy stuff
  • "Just hearsay"
  • 12 million
  • November 1st
  • Anagram was platinum
  • Ranking

You can read all of Fawn's clues, theories and guesses here.

Who is Phoenix?

Phoenix (ITV)

Phoenix has probably confused viewers at home the most, with guesses including David Tennant, Kaiser Chiefs lead Ricky Wilson and Welsh actor Michael Sheen. Judges' guesses have included Luke Evans and Michael Ball.

Some clues for Phoenix so far have included:

  • They are 'hot' and have risen from the ashes
  • "I'm all flame and fire, my feathers ablaze, it may intrigue you to learn, I've been a catchphrase."
  • They are good at reinventing themselves
  • Phoenix said they have "treaded the boards"
  • In a VT, Phoenix was seen drinking from a mirror ball juice bottle
  • "You could call me an Apprentice but would an Apprentice appear on the most watched TV show in 30 years?"
  • "I fear deep water, but diving that's another thing"
  • Mind your head
  • Roses in the VT
  • An extra clue of 2006 was given
  • Blue pop
  • 2012 look ahead
  • Office chair stand
  • Past, present and future
  • Anagram is narrator
  • Frequency

You can read all of Phoenix's clues, theories and guesses here.

The Masked Singer UK final airs on Saturday, February 18 at 7pm. For more showbiz and television stories get our newsletter here.

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