Bookies 'reveal' Masked Singer contestants' identities so far

As far as modern TV goes, The Masked Singer is certainly one of the most surreal programmes out there.

The popular ITV show returned for its latest series earlier this week (January 1) and fans are already sharing their theories as to which famous faces are behind the masks.

With a number of huge names from stage, screen and music having been revealed in past episodes, fans can’t wait to discover who’s who.

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To help you in this celebrity guessing game, has released the names most likely to be behind each mask.

Michael Owen and Paul O'Grady are among celebs listed so far.

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spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: "After just one weekend of this edition of the Masked Singer, armchair sleuths already seem confident of some of the celeb identities behind the amazing costumes.

"Doughnuts and Poodle are tipped to be footy legend Michael Owen and TV presenting royalty Paul O'Grady at 4/9 and 8/11 respectively - while other odds-on favourites include Irish actress Aisling Bea to be Mushroom at 5/6 and fiery American tennis star John McEnroe to be Bagpipes at 5/6.

"Other characters who are bamboozling viewers a bit more include Lionfish and Firework, where comedian Eddie Izzard and actress Michelle Keegan are 11/10 and 6/5. Meanwhile Aussie pop royalty Natalie Imbruglia is Evens to be the cute Panda."

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