The Masked Singer UK 2024 returned as twelve mystery celebrities took to the stage wearing utterly bonkers costumes to disguise their identity.
The 12 brand-new outrageous characters looked crazier than ever, and one costume who was unmasked in week three was Rat.
Let's see who was hiding behind Rat's mask...
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024?
The judges and nation were stunned as Rat was revealed to be Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas after a sing-off with Dippy Egg.
After her unmasking, she said: "I would say it's one of the best times of my life. I enjoyed every minute of it, it's way out of my comfort zone and I totally loved it."
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024? Songs...
Week one: Rat sang "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" by Vengaboys.
Week three: Rat sang “Nellie the Elephant” by Toy Dolls.
Sing-off performances:
Week three: Rat sang "Y.M.C.A." by Village People.
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024? Show clues...
Week one clues:
Voiceover clue: "All right there? It's me Ratty. And it's all systems go. People think rats are pests, but that's just pure garbage. I'm the handiest rodent you'll ever meet. Getting teenage kicks from scratching out this living. You could say I peaked too soon. You've got to start early to win this rat race. mate. I love making sure everything's squeaky clean. It keeps me old mum happy. What's in the pipeline for me, you ask? Time's tick-tocking, and I'm on the clock. Time to take the plunge."
Riddle Me This clue: "There is no regret when I say what I say, because all I've achieved, I've given away."
Item clues:
- Tag saying "Launderette service wash"
- Clock saying quarter past three
- Rat's Squeaky Services van
- Number plate reading RAT10 F4
Week three clues:
Voiceover clue: "It's me, Ratty. I'm flushed with success. After last week's performance smiling whisker to whisker, the panel's guesses, they haven't caught me yet. Practicing my lines alone is one thing, but rodents like to run around with others. I'll tell you what, doc, I'm a champion companion. I've regenerated more than once, made a name for me self. But who wants one name when you can have three? You find all sorts of stranger things down here. And I'm ready to make me mark on this competition. Time to make the fur fly."
Truth or Custard Pies clue:
1. "The trapeze doesn't bother me. It's not the first time I've crossed a dangerous path." (Custard Pies)
2. "If you ask me, the circus entrance could do with a fresh lick of paint." (Truth)
Item clues:
- Sailboat
- Shirt with 'Alan' on the pocket
- Paint rollers
- Tattoo gun
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024? Guesses...
Jonathan Ross said Ronni Ancona, Charlie Simpson guessed Claire Sweeney, Davina McCall suggested Shirley Manson and Mo Gilligan went with Mel C.
Final guesses:
Jonathan Ross guessed Carol Smillie, Olly Murs said Kerry Katona, Davina McCall went with Jodie Comer and Mo Gilligan suggested Claire Sweeney.
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024? First clue...
For the first time in Masked Singer history, we heard from each of the characters ahead of the show's launch. Were there any cryptic clues hidden within their opening statements?
Rat's first clue was: "The nerves I had for The Masked Singer are the worst nerves I've had in my entire life" and their description read: "Get ready to scream and jump on a chair."
This could have meant that the celebrity is no stranger to performing in front of a crowd or feeling nervous, but it seems that being on The Masked Singer still might be out of their comfort zone.
Given that Shirley Ballas is a professional dancer, we were correct on the fact that she is familiar to performing in front of crowds!
We also thought Rat's description could have implied that the celebrity may have a phobia of rats and they were trying to conquer their fears by taking part in the show.
Who is Rat in The Masked Singer UK 2024? Costume clues...
Rat is dressed as a builder with blue overalls and a set of tools. They have two patches on their overalls and a checked cap and scarf which looks like it could be Scottish.
We guessed that Rat may have been a bit of a handyman in real life and thought DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles could have put down the hammer and grab a microphone instead. How wrong were we!
Property expert Kirstie Allsopp and DIY legend Tommy Walsh was also on our cards to be Rat.
After Rat was unmasked, it's clear that we were majorly off with our guesses!
All episodes of The Masked Singer UK 2024 are available to watch on ITVX.
