Masked Singer Fans '100% Certain' Monkey Business Is Comedic Actress
The identity of Monkey Business on ITV's popular Saturday night guessing game The Masked Singer has become the subject of intense speculation, with viewers now overwhelmingly convinced they have solved the mystery. Following two previous performances of classic tracks, the sharp-suited character returns tonight for their third appearance, prompting fans to piece together the elaborate costume clues that all seem to point toward one celebrated British actress.
Clues That Point To Katherine Parkinson
Online forums and social media platforms are buzzing with theories, and the consensus is forming around comedic actress Katherine Parkinson, renowned for her roles in The IT Crowd, Doc Martin, and Humans. A detailed examination of the visual and verbal hints provided during the show reveals several compelling connections to Parkinson's career and public appearances.
The visual clues presented alongside Monkey Business's performances include:
- A shirt featuring cats and lions, which fans initially linked to pop group Atomic Kitten. However, this could equally reference Parkinson's role as journalist Kitty Riley in the BBC's acclaimed series Sherlock.
- A photograph of Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton. While some connected this to Atomic Kitten member Natasha Hamilton, others note Parkinson participated in a BBC festival conversation with actor Giles Terera, who portrayed Alexander Hamilton in the musical Hamilton.
- A pair of rollerskates, directly matching Parkinson's use of them during her performance in the play Deep Throat at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms.
Verbal Hints And Career References
The spoken clues delivered by Monkey Business have further solidified the connection for eagle-eyed viewers. The line 'We make a lot of rivals in this business, but the joke’s on them' is seen as a direct nod to Parkinson's role as Lizzie Vereker in the Disney+ adaptation of Jilly Cooper's Rivals, where her character had a notable romance with actor Danny Dyer.
Additional phrases like 'This is the big wigs', 'a bit of a trial', and 'let’s make sure legal are on standby' strongly hint at her starring role in the BBC Two legal comedy Defending the Guilty, where barristers' traditional wigs are a central visual element.
The clue 'Come back to me when the panel show they’re serious' potentially references Parkinson's numerous appearances on popular panel shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You?. Meanwhile, 'Swapping your office chair for sitting in the big iron throne' cleverly alludes to her recent casting as Molly Weasley in the upcoming HBO Harry Potter television series, a major fantasy franchise, while also playing on a common surname confusion with Game of Thrones actress Megan Parkinson.
Viewer Consensus And Vocal Recognition
The fan community has voiced near-unanimous agreement on social media platforms. One Reddit user emphatically stated, '100% Katherine Parkinson… you can hear her voice too,' highlighting the distinctive vocal tone recognised during Monkey Business's performances of 'Maneater' by Hall and Oates and 'Strong Enough' by Cher. Another supporter added, 'Katherine Parkinson was also in Rivals, which was another clue, so that could be it!'
As the speculation reaches fever pitch, The Masked Singer continues its run on ITV, with the latest episode airing tonight at 7pm. For those who miss the broadcast, the show is available for catch-up on the ITVX streaming service, allowing more time to analyse the clues before the eventual grand reveal.
