Masked Dancer viewers say Pearly King is famous Strictly star after big clue
MASKED Dancer fans have been left convinced that Pearly King is in fact a Strictly Come Dancing star.
After the masked celebrity performed on Saturday night, viewers rushed to social media to say who they think is behind the mask.
Fans think Pearly King could well be former Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli, with one person writing: “Pearly King:” and then sharing a snap of Bruno.
Another penned: “The initials in the graffiti behind Pearly King are all artists that Bruno Tonioli has choreographed – DD = Duran Duran, FM = Freddie Mercury, BG = Boy George, RS = Rolling Stones. Binoculars = opera glasses – Bruno loves opera.”
Another penned: “Pearly King is Bruno.”
Bruno, 66, was part of Strictly for 18 years but quit the hit show earlier this year.
Tonight, a big clue was given as Pearly King revealed their actual voice which threw fans off, and Bruno wasn’t the only guess.
The likes of Danny Dyer and Queen’s Brian May have been linked to the sharp-suited lion and last week another entered the mix: Jake Wood.
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The former EastEnders star would fit the bill, primarily because of the character’s close association with the East End of London, where Enders is set.
One viewer wrote on Twitter: “Jake Wood from EastEnders is Pearly King.
Another posted: “Anyone reckon Pearly King could be Jake Wood (max from EastEnders).”
A third said: “Pearly King is Jake Wood.”
Another famous face fan think Pearly King could be is Italian chef Gino D’Acampo.
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Fans believe there was also a clue that it was Gino because of his link to winning I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Pearly King teased that he’d worked alongside someone with a “golden mane,” making viewers believe he was referring to Holly Willoughby.
Taking to social media to air their thoughts, one person penned: “Its Gino! He was King of the jungle #TheMaskedDancer.”
Another person added: “Yeah, I think Pearly King is Gino D’Acampo.”