Who is Rubber Chicken on the Masked Dancer? All the clues, hints and theories

Those of you suffering withdrawal symptoms from The Masked Singer have a treat coming to your screen this week, in the shape of the spin-off series The Masked Dancer.

It’s fast becoming our latest TV obsession and Rubber Chicken is already proving one of the most intriguing contestants on this year’s show.

Joel Dommett introduced the contestant’s appearances on Sunday, as Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and newbie Oti Mabuse kept a close eye on their moves.

As the 12 celebs battle it out, who could be the star underneath the mask?

We’ve got a few ideas! Here’s the clues we’ve been given so far to their identity…

What clues have been given about X on the Masked Dancer?

• Can’t be cooped up for long
• Always being chased
• Comedian’s punchline
• Can be commanding
• Exotic pets and dogs
• A slapstick comedy song
• Piano

Who is X on the Masked Dancer?

Tinie Tempah

At the beginning we saw the chicken dance on a piano like in the movie Big, which made judges think that the words small or big could relate to the person’s name.

This is what led them to think it was rapper Tinie Tempah, whose real name is Patrick Chukwuemeka Okogwu.

Bill Bailey

The exotic animal clue, as well as the fact that Rubber Chicken loves to dance, made the judges think it could be comedian Bill Bailey.

Of course, he won Strictly Come Dancing with Oti in 2020 and was a favourite among audiences. He also started his own zoo with rescue animals.

Paul O’Grady

Paul O’Grady, the comedian and television presenter, was another guess.

The reason judges think it could be him is because in a clip shown on the show there were lots of running dogs, and Paul hosted the TV show For The Love of Dogs. They also thought that Rubber Chicken’s physicality was similar to his.

Robert Mortimer

The comedic factor of the Rubber Chicken’s performance made the judges guess comedian Robert Mortimer.

Robert is known for his work with Vic Reeves as part of their Vic and Bob comedy double act, and more recently the Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series with comedian Paul Whitehouse.

Who is left on the Masked Dancer?

The people that are left are Carwash, Rubber Chicken, Beagle, Squirrel and Frog.

A total of 12 celebrities will take part each week and just like The Masked Singer, the stars will be totally hidden thanks to their larger than life costumes.

The Masked Dancer continues tomorrow at 7.30pm on ITV.

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