ITV’s The Masked Singer left fans shocked and frustrated after the judges failed to guess the identity of Bush, despite viewers calling it from the very beginning!
Natalie Cassidy Unmasked as Bush
The semi-final of The Masked Singer aired on Saturday, February 8, bringing with it a thrilling double elimination. Judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, and guest judge Richard E. Grantattempted to crack the code, but their guesses were way off when it came to Bush.
First, Bear was unmasked as rapper Example, with Maya impressively guessing right. But then came the big reveal—Bush was none other than EastEnders legend Natalie Cassidy!
Fans Roast the Judges for Missing the “Obvious” Clues
Despite Cassidy’s show-stopping performances of ABBA’s “Thank You for the Music” and Lisa Loeb’s “Stay”, the judges completely missed her identity. Meanwhile, fans had been confidently predicting it from day one—and they did not hold back their frustration online.
One fan ranted:
“Called it from day one. OF COURSE it was Natalie Cassidy. We all knew… apart from the judges!”
Another added:
“How the judges never got who Bush was is honestly shocking.”
One viewer even suggested a full shake-up of the panel:
“The judges should be replaced with X users. They guessed Natalie Cassidy from day 1. Sack the judges!”
Natalie Cassidy Declared a “National Treasure”
While the judges missed their chance, fans celebrated Cassidy’s incredible run, hailing her as an “icon” and “national treasure.”
One viewer gushed:
“Natalie! Icon! Knew it from day one… just brilliant.”
Another praised her for competing against professional singers, saying:
“Natalie Cassidy has cemented her national treasure status! Bush was such a cute character—she put her heart and soul into it, so much fun. And reaching the semi-final amongst a group of professional singers? She more than held her own! What a star.”
With the Masked Singer final just around the corner, fans will be watching closely—and hoping the judges do a better job next time!
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