Get ready for a jaw-dropping reveal that’s left fans reeling! The Masked Singer just pulled off one of its most shocking unmaskings yet, and it involves none other than an X Factor legend. But here’s where it gets controversial—was this a clever twist or a total cheat? Let’s dive in.
In a move that stunned viewers, Olly Murs, the 41-year-old singer who rose to fame on The X Factor in 2009, was unmasked as the mysterious Mole Dommett on the latest episode of ITV’s hit singing competition, The Masked Singer. What makes this revelation even more intriguing is that Murs had been playing double duty—not only as a contestant but also as a sleuth, appearing on other ITV shows like This Morning and Lorraine throughout the week, dropping cryptic clues that left fans scratching their heads.
After the big reveal, Murs chatted with host Joel Dommett, explaining that one of his clues—a newspaper reference—was a nod to his hit song Wrapped Up. He then joined the judging panel alongside Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Maya Jama, and Jonathan Ross as a guest panellist for the week. But this is the part most people miss—despite his efforts to mislead, many fans felt there were zero clues pointing to him, sparking a heated debate online.
Social media erupted with reactions, ranging from sheer shock to outright frustration. One fan tweeted, “Mole Dommett being Olly Murs was not on my bingo card,” while another admitted, “Olly Murs is a surprise, tbf.” But not everyone was impressed. One viewer raged, “NAH, sorry, that is absolutely cheating! How are we supposed to guess who the mole was with no clues? Never in a million years would anyone have guessed Olly Murs.”
The controversy doesn’t end there. Just days before the reveal, Mole Dommett held up a muddy boots sign on Lorraine and quipped, “Forget Vera, Morse, or Marple, Joel knows this Mole is definitely up for a challenge and I’m always fair and square.” Later, on This Morning, he dropped a radio and referenced “banking on a deal,” leading many fans to speculate it was Coronation Street star Bradley Walsh. One Reddit user even theorized, “I’m going Bradley Walsh. He mentioned detectives, and Bradley plays one. Mentioned squares—Blankety Blank. And banking on a deal could be Weakest Link, he was a contestant I believe.”
Others guessed Stephen Mulhern or even Scarlett Moffatt, with one viewer questioning, “Do we know that Mole is definitely male? I’m thinking it could be Scarlett Moffatt. She did I’m a Celebrity with Joel and hosted I’m a Celeb Extra Camp.” But in the end, it was Murs all along, leaving fans divided over whether the twist was genius or just plain unfair.
Here’s the burning question: Did The Masked Singer play fair with this reveal, or did they pull a fast one on us? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—do you think Olly Murs’ unmasking was a clever surprise or a clue-less cheat? And while you’re at it, stay in the loop with all the latest showbiz news by joining The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or following us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Threads. Trust us, you won’t want to miss what’s next!
