Masked Singer's Double Agent Mole Dommett Finally Revealed as Olly Murs
In a surprising twist on The Masked Singer UK, the elusive character known as Mole Dommett has been unmasked as British singer Olly Murs. The revelation came during Saturday's episode, marking a dramatic conclusion to the late-entry contestant's brief but memorable stint on the popular ITV show.
Mole's Elaborate Unmasking and Judging Panel Debut
Host Joel Dommett had introduced Mole Dommett as a "double agent" just last week, with the character's unique role involving sneaking clues to viewers about other contestants through their video tapes. Despite only making occasional appearances, producers confirmed that Mole would receive the same elaborate unmasking treatment as regular contestants.
Following his reveal as the X Factor star, Olly Murs immediately took his place alongside established judges Davina McCall, Maya Jama, Jonathan Ross, and Mo Gilligan on the panel. However, some fans expressed frustration with the limited clues provided about Mole's identity, with only a subtle reference to Murs' 2014 track "Wrapped Up" offered as a hint.
Red Panda's Dramatic Unveiling as Comedy Legend Harry Hill
Elsewhere in the same episode, another significant reveal occurred when Red Panda was unmasked as comedy legend and TV Burp star Harry Hill. The character's journey had been particularly dramatic, having been noticeably absent from the season's opening episode due to sensitive circumstances.
Red Panda's initial performance was pulled from the launch show just hours before transmission following the tragic fire at the Le Constellation bar in Switzerland on New Year's Eve, which claimed approximately forty lives. The decision was made out of respect, as Red Panda's planned performance of Disco Inferno and accompanying fire station-themed video tape were deemed inappropriate given the timing.
Fan Reactions and Behind-the-Scenes Developments
Viewers expressed both shock and satisfaction at Harry Hill's reveal, with many commenting that it finally put an end to years of speculation. Social media responses included remarks such as "Finally I can stop guessing Harry Hill for every contestant ever" and "After many years of people guessing Harry Hill they fumble so bad."
Despite the official postponement, Red Panda's week one performance was reportedly leaked online through a Scottish catch-up service and subsequently shared across digital platforms. The character eventually made their proper debut with a performance of Bat Out of Hell, with judges initially guessing Alan Carr might be behind the mask before viewers correctly identified Harry Hill.
Fans noted that Red Panda's delayed start put the contestant at a disadvantage, with comments including "Good to finally see Red Panda, but they still cut out the reprise of the first performance" and questions about whether the original performance would ever be officially released.
Season Unmaskings Continue
Olly Murs and Harry Hill join a growing list of celebrities revealed during the current season, which has already included Sex Pistols star John Lydon, rapper Professor Green, singer Kate Nash, and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke. The dual revelations in Saturday's episode provided particularly memorable moments in what continues to be one of British television's most talked-about entertainment programs.
