The Masked Dancer fans believe they have already worked out the identity of one of the celebrities.
The ITV show returned to screens today (September 3) for its second season, welcoming judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Oti Mabuse alongside newcomer Peter Crouch to guess the identity of the dancers.
The first dancer who took to the stage was Candlestick and after just minutes in, fans were convinced the celeb behind the mask was none other that Judge Rob Rinder.
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Clues given before their performance included: “I hold court” along with “I might be an authority,” leading fans to theorize that it must be the criminal barrister showing off his best moves.
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“Was Judge Rinder not the candle from Beauty and the beast on a musical talent show recently? #themaskeddancer,” asked one Twitter user.
Another theorized: “Judge Rinder just won All Stars Musicals as the candle from Beauty and the Beast. Him describing his performance as “Wicked” is a reference to this.”
“Candlestick is Judge Rinder! Just ice… justice #themaskeddancer,” echoed a third.
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Someone else added: “#TheMaskedDancer Rob Rinder is Candlestick!,” as another agreed: “Candlestick – Judge Rinder. Feel like it’s to obvious though #themaskeddancer.”
It seemed the audience weren’t alone with this theory as Oti said: “You were talking about court and having authority then I thought, maybe this is judge Rob Rinder.”
Jonathan explained he thought Candlestick must have had dance experience and this, combined with them “knowing what it’s like to lose,” led him to theorize the man behind the mask is Olly Murs who finished in second place on The X Factor.
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Agreeing with this, one user took to social media and speculated: “100% think candlestick is @ollymurs… knee clue related to his knee surgery and the mention of Tinseltown is reference to “I blame Hollywood” track!! #maskeddancer.”
“Candlestick I’m thinking @ollymurs as he had knee surgery #TheMaskedDancer,” penned a second.
While another said: “Metal knee. Candlestick is @ollymurs,” before adding: “Ok reasons why I’m fully convinced at this point: 1. The knee 2. “Via Tinseltown” is reference to him being in America for Judges Houses 3. Multiple references about not winning 4. Platinum selling albums.”
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