The guessing game is in full swing once more as The Masked Singer UK returns to ITV screens tonight, Saturday, 10th January 2026. Viewers are utterly captivated by the mystery of Conkers, with a growing online consensus pointing squarely at pop star and presenter Olly Murs.
The Clues That Have Fans Talking
During Conkers' first appearance, a series of cryptic clues were presented to the panel and audience. These have been meticulously picked apart by eagle-eyed fans on social media platform X. The clues included the song 'Castle on the Hill' by Ed Sheeran playing over footage of a castle, the phrases 'up for any challenge' and 'ghosts don't scare me', and a reference to the legendary knight Sir Lancelot.
Fans argue these hints align perfectly with Olly Murs' career and personal life. The 'Castle on the Hill' connection is seen as a direct nod to his headline performance at Lincoln Castle in June 2025 as part of his '15 Years of Hits' tour. His reputation for being 'up for any challenge' stems from his initial rise to fame on The X Factor and his subsequent participation in events like the Great North Run.
Why Olly Murs Fits the Bill
The ghost reference is believed to hint at Murs' own song titled 'Go Ghost'. Furthermore, other subtle clues mentioned by viewers, such as a 'Lego heart' and the phrase 'hit my Mark', are linked to his role co-presenting a show on Heart Radio with his friend, Mark Wright.
One fan posted on X: "I’m saying Conkers is Olly Murs disguising his singing voice! Lego heart + 'hit my Mark' - he presents a Heart radio show with Mark Wright. 'Ghosts don't scare me' - he has a song called Go Ghost." This sentiment was widely echoed, with others simply stating, "Ain’t that olly murs," and, "Sure sounds like Olly trying to disguise his voice."
The Competition Heats Up
Conkers is not the only character keeping the panel busy. They remain in the competition alongside Moth, Can of Worms, Red Panda, Arctic Fox, Toastie, Sloth, and Gargoyle. The panel, consisting of Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross, and Maya Jama, will have their work cut out as host Joel Dommett introduces a new round of performances and clues tonight.
The revelation comes hot on the heels of last week's unmasking, which left audiences stunned when Teabag was revealed to be rapper Professor Green. The show continues to deliver surprising celebrity reveals, maintaining its position as a prime-time Saturday night hit.
The Masked Singer UK airs tonight at 7pm on ITV1. Will the fans be proven right about Conkers' true identity? All will be revealed in due course as the bizarre and brilliant guessing game continues.
