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PIRANHA, Cricket or Bigfoot will be crowned tonight’s winner of The Masked Singer — and the panel are hoping for royal contestants next year.

As the wacky music guessing game prepares to wrap up another bonkers series, Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan have even higher hopes for the sixth.

Big Foot, Cricket and Piranha are the three Masked Singer finalists
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Big Foot, Cricket and Piranha are the three Masked Singer finalistsCredit: ITV
Judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan have high hopes for the sixth series of The Masked Singer
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Judges Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan have high hopes for the sixth series of The Masked SingerCredit: ITV

The loftiest names may not be unrealistic, either, given that soul ­legend Dionne Warwick, Strictly’s Shirley Ballas and Eighties pop icon ­Tiffany have been unmasked this year on the ITV favourite.

TV host Alexander Armstrong, broadcaster Nicky Campbell, Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and actresses Julia Sawalha and Keala Settle have also appeared.

Ross, 63, said of next year’s possible contestants: “Any royal would be good fun. Mike Tindall would be good. If Kate’s got some spare time and wants to do it, she’d be great!”

He added: “Richard Madeley would be good, I think, behind a mask and I’d love to see Gordon Ramsey, because he’d lose his temper when we were guessing wrong about him.”

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And he joked: “Ed Sheeran? He could do it. His career could do with a boost!”

This year’s guest judges have also included big stars Dame Joanna Lumley and Sir Lenny Henry.

Comedian Rob Brydon will join tonight’s panel and show host Joel Dommett said: “If I was in the casting, the ultimate [contestants] would have to be Ant and Dec.”

The judges, meanwhile, offered their verdicts on tonight’s hopefuls. On Bigfoot, Ross said: “He’s a great performer.”

Davina said of Cricket: “He just knows how to command an audience.”

Masked Singer fans are convinced that Cricket is a legendary ITV star after spotting clues

Rita said: “Piranha has given us the best vocals in the history of The Masked Singer.”

Judges wants a Royal like Mike Tindall to compete next year
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Judges wants a Royal like Mike Tindall to compete next yearCredit: Getty

Big Foot

Favourite contenders

Could Bob Mortimer be Big Foot?
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Could Bob Mortimer be Big Foot?Credit: Getty
Fans think Bradley Walsh could be Big Foot
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Fans think Bradley Walsh could be Big FootCredit: Getty
Alex Brooker may be the man behind Big Foot's mask
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Alex Brooker may be the man behind Big Foot's maskCredit: Getty

EXCLUSIVE SUN CLUE: “I’m no stranger to winning big.”

OTHERS: The furry character hinted he may be from Southampton and mentioned working with a rhino in a sporting capacity.

He has referenced Hogwarts and cowboy boots and said: “Now I’m ready to take it to the Maximus.”

Cricket

Favourite contenders

The Cricket could be Simon Webbe
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The Cricket could be Simon WebbeCredit: Getty
Is Jay Blades cricket?
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Is Jay Blades cricket?Credit: Getty
Could Lemar be The Masked Singer's Cricket?
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Could Lemar be The Masked Singer's Cricket?Credit: Getty

EXCLUSIVE SUN CLUE: “I’ve mixed with hip-hop royalty.”

OTHERS: Bottle of liquid with “2002” on it.

The comment: “My scores aren’t just all about cricket” and a note reading, “Next match: Haringey versus Herne Hill”.

A mention of “fire breathing” and “big top with the big mouse”.

Piranha

Favourite contenders

Fans think they've worked out that Danny Jones is Piranha
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Fans think they've worked out that Danny Jones is PiranhaCredit: Rex
All hints are pointing to Jamie Cullum as Piranha
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All hints are pointing to Jamie Cullum as PiranhaCredit: Getty
Jordan Knight is a fan favourite to be revealed as the Piranha
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Jordan Knight is a fan favourite to be revealed as the PiranhaCredit: Getty

EXCLUSIVE SUN CLUE: “Us Piranhas weren’t born to run!”

OTHERS: “The motion (of being underwater) makes me a little sick.”

A map highlighting Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

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A connection to the Royal Albert Hall and the Brit Awards.

A “Stop” and “Go” sign and a magpie.

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