The Masked Dancer: all the clues to which celebrities the characters are as fans insist Mark Wright is Zip

THE Masked Dancer kicked off on Saturday night and it immediately proved to be as addictive and frustrating as the original, The Masked Singer.

Twelve new celebrities are hiding behind an array of elaborate characters, and viewers are now hooked on guessing who they all are.

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The Masked Dancer viewers are already sharing their prediction for who the latest batch of mystery celebs are

So far, the panel decided to unmask Flamingo, who turned out to be Louise Redknapp, Viper, who was Jordan Banjo, and Beetroot star Dita Von Teese.

But who are Scarecrow, Knickerbocker Glory, Llama and Zip? We check out all the latest clues from The Masked Dancer.

ZIP



Zip appeared to have some dance moves when he first appeared on Saturday

Speculation has been growing that it’s Mark Wright inside the costume

Former Towie star Mark Wright is firmly in the frame as the Zip after fans spotted references to America, the jungle and DJ’ing.

The 24-year-old used to be a TV presenter in the US, was on I’m A Celeb and has his own Heart radio show.

Several tweeted confidently: “I think Zip is Mark Wright.”

However, others think it could also be JLS singer Marvin Humes, 36, who is now a DJ.

KNICKERBOCKER GLORY



Viewers suspect Knickerbocker Glory is a drag queen

Drag Race star Baga Chipz has been linked to the character by viewers

The Masked Dancer panel highly suspect Knickerbocker is actually a man, possibly a drag queen, after seeing their performance and listening to the clues.

They included: “Pay attention to the details if you want the scoop,” she teased. “I’m like a knickerbocker glory, I have a lot of layers.

“I want to squeeze a bit of zest into the competition.”

The fact knickerbocker also mentioned “maxi challenges” made many viewers think it was someone from RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

One tweeted: “#MaskedDancer Knickerbocker said maxi challenge and was lipsyncing definitely a drag queen! Accent sounded fake. I thought baga chips or the Vivienne!”

Another added: “So confident that Knickerbockerglory is Baga Chipz. I know I’m right. 100%! When I’m proved wrong I will delete this tweet.”

However, others thought it could be Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, who is also known to dress in drag for theatre performances.

That would certainly be a surprise for new panelist, Strictly pro Oti Mabuse.

LLAMA



Llama could have a connection to Strictly Come Dancing according to some viewers

They think Zoe Ball could be behind Llama’s mask

Some viewers think Llama has a Strictly connection as well, with many suspecting the clues link up to former contestant Zoe Ball.

Zoe, who recently departed spin-off show It Takes Two, was the name on many people’s lips after clues which included: “I’m a country girl at heart… eating all my greens because, after all, you are what you eat.”

Llama also referenced calming down since moving to the country, and the panel picked up on another clue that could link to her dad, Johnny Ball.

One viewer tweeted: “Zoe Ball’s, a good shout for, Llama… The clue could’ve been for her dad being good with numbers, or husband being good with music… Hmmm… #TheMaskedDancer.”

Another added: “llama is zoe ball im saying it now.”

SCARECROW



Scarecrow impressed the panel with their moves

Some fans think it could be Stacey Solomon

Scarecrow impressed the panel and viewers at home, making it straight through to the next show.

Their clues included references to recycling, housekeeping, posing and a magic wand.

Viewers had a range of options for who the mystery celebrity could be, with one tweeting: “The scarecrow is stacey soloman surely! #MaskedDancerUK”.

Another added: “I’m thinking @_ClaireRichards is Scarecrow #MaskedDancerUK”

A third tweeted: “Now what a coincidence that Oti is on the same post as scarecrow who I think is joe sugg since he was on strictly.”

BEAGLE



Beagle blew the panel away with their Charleston-inspired dance

McFly’s Harry Judd won Strictly Come Dancing in 2011

Beagle embraced the 1920s era in an entertaining charlston number.

Davina thinks the flying references links to McFly and suggested Beagle was Harry Judd.

Harry Judd appeared in Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 and won.

One fan said: “I think that beagle could be @RichardHammond because of the racing against his co-hosts.”

Another predicted: “Beagle is James Blunt.”

SQUIRREL



Is Squirrel an impersonator?

Oti and Mo are convinced it’s Emily Atack

This adorable rodent described herself as someone who has “street cred and curve appeal.”

Another clue about impersonating led the panel to wonder if Squirrel was an impersonator.

Both Oti and Mo thought Emily Atack could be Squirrel due to the famous family reference and impressionist clue.

During Squirrel’s fun dance to Taylor Swift’s Shake it off, Mo said he believed Squirrel is someone who was in a girl group.

However, a few fans on Twitter think Maisie Smith is behind the furry mask.

CAR WASH



Car Wash was soaking up the glory of going through to next week

Is Car Wash a member from Busted?

Cash Wash cut some impressive shapes to Christina Aguilera’s Car Wash.

Davina praised Cash Wash’s costume-ography as they put on a good show.

She suggested Car Wash is a popstar, possibly one from Busted.

Whereas Oti thought it may be a member from Take That.

Fans on Twitter think Car Wash maybe someone from Blue.

RUBBER CHICKEN



Is that you Bradley Walsh?

Could Bradley be the dad dancer?

Rubber Chicken played the floor piano in his clue package which led the panel to believe there is a reference to the film Big.

Mo noticed the comic flavour in the music and Davina agreed suggesting a connection to slapstick comedy.

Rubber Chicken embraced disco vibes and “dad dancing” in his upbeat number.

Viewers on Twitter agreed with Oti who suggested Rubber Chicken is comedian and presenter Bradley Walsh

Similarly, Mo suggested Harry Hill.

FROG



Frog took us on an adventure in hip hop number

Mo thinks Frog could be Rebecca Adlington with the swimming references

Frog informed viewers they are “a great explorer” who “loves to travel.”

They also hinted to being in the entertainment industry.

The panel were surprised by Frog’s routine and Michael Jackson inspired moves.

Davina believes Frog could be Carol Vorderman based on their physique.

Whereas Mo thinks it could be famous swimmer Rebecca Adlington.

The Masked Dancer continues tonight at 7.30pm on ITV.