The Masked Singer viewers claim show is ‘hungry for ratings’ as they slam ‘pointless’ cliffhanger: ‘Won’t be back’
The Masked Singer fans have claimed they will no longer be watching the show after the identity of Spag Bol was left on a cliffhanger – urging them to return to the channel tomorrow to find out.
Joel Dommett returned as the host of the ITV mystery singing competition, where Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Davina McCall returned as judges.
Rita Ora was replaced by Love Island host Maya Jama on the panel who was raring to go and unmask the array of characters this season – joined by guest judge Mo Farah.
Excited fans tuned into the show to play along and try to work out who the celebrities were underneath the quirky costumes,
Tonight, Spag Bol was the first to be booted from the competition which meant the judges, audience and viewers at home should have seen who was underneath the mask.
During the VT where the character dropoed clues, McCall could be heard saying “not really Italian, right?” with Farah agreeing: “Putting an accent on.”
The character revealed: “I haven’t always been known as Spag Bol, it has been shortened”, which left Jama wondering: “Maybe they’ve got a nickname”.
The character also let slip: “This dish is enjoyed around the world” to which Jama said: “Maybe world famous”.
Two tennis rackets could be seen laid on a table alongside five tennis balls with 06:00 printed on them, with the character also mentioning being “hopelessly devoted”.
After Spag Bol’s performance, host Joel Dommett turned to the panel to find out who they think is behind the mask.
Ross guessed presenter Anika Rice, Farah predicted tennis player Emma Raducanu, McCall suggested Julia Bradbury, Gilligan wondered if Sapg Bol could be Welsh Hollywood beauty Catherine Zeta-Jones and Jama guessed Judy Murray, mother of tennis player Andy Murray.
Spag Bol then shared a riddle, which was: “Spag Bol is delicious it has to be said, but spilled on the floor it can stain it quite red.”
Whilst many fans were ready to see who was underneath the mask, they were left bitterly disappointed when the show abruptly ended without their mask coming off.
Taking to their X account, one fumed: “You know what, the masked singer can go f itself after the stunt the producers just made with tomorrow’s unveiling.
“Just spent 90 mins watching. More fool them, I’m out now. Won’t watch again”.
Someone else added: “Rather p***ed off now. Cannot be a***d to watch it after this meltdown. Come on, we deserve at least one unmasking after sitting through that drivel”.
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“I’m not watching anymore if it’s a silly cliffhanger. Will use the spoilers instead,” another expressed before a fourth added: “ITV producers just doing anything for money after getting their viewing figures thumped by the BBC. OH OFCOOOOMMMMMM!”
“Will anyone will still care who spag bol is this time tomorrow?” another asked before a sixth said: “ITV making us wait 24 hours for the reveal for LITERALLY no reason. This abysmal behaviour is so on brand for them…”
However, not everyone was unimpressed with the new format as one happy viewer penned: “What an EPIC Twist can’t wait to find out whose behind the Mask of Spag Bol.” (sic)