Viewers of ITV's hit show The Masked Singer are buzzing with a major theory, believing they have definitively identified the celebrity behind the elaborate Gargoyle costume.
Spooktacular Clues Point to a Star
The speculation reached fever pitch during the show's special Spooktacular episode, which aired on Saturday, January 17. Host Joel Dommett presided over the panel, which included regular judges Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, Davina McCall, and Mo Gilligan, alongside special guest Ben Shephard.
As the concealed performer took to the stage to perform a rendition of Evanescence's 'Bring Me to Life', a new clue package was unveiled. It contained hints about a past life in a girlband and led Maya Jama to remark that the star seemed to "change their hair a lot."
Why Fans Are Pointing at Toyah Willcox
While the panel threw out guesses including rocker Joan Jett, Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker, magician's assistant Debbie McGee, and former Strictly judge Alesha Dixon, the audience at home had a different idea.
On social media platform X, a consensus quickly formed. "Gargoyle is Toyah," declared one viewer succinctly. Another echoed, "Gargoyle - Toyah Willcox," with a third chiming in with the same identification.
The clues appear to align perfectly with Willcox's career. She shot to fame as a singer in the late 1970s, a period referenced by the earlier clue of the year 1976. With eight Top 40 singles to her name, she fits the musical profile. Furthermore, her memorable stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, where she was partnered with professional dancer Neil Jones, connects her directly to the BBC show mentioned in the original speculation.
The Unmasking Continues
The latest episode saw the unmasking of Welsh presenter and The One Show host Alex Jones as the character Disc Jockey. This followed the previous week's revelation that punk icon John Lydon was behind the Yak costume.
The mysterious photograph of Coronation Street actress Sally Dynevor, presented as an earlier clue for Gargoyle, remains a puzzle for fans to decipher in relation to Willcox. As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on the Gargoyle to see if the public's strong hunch proves correct.
