Who is Air Fryer on The Masked Singer season 5? Theories, clues and songs

But who's behind the mask?

Viewers won't find out until Air Fryer is unmasked, but we can expect more clues from the celeb on Saturday night's show, which will be the 7th episode and the semi-final.

Following the performances, not one, but two celebs will be unmasked as Lorraine Kelly joins panellists Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Rita Ora.

They'll follow behind the seven celebs who were revealed in previous weeks, including Melody Thornton, Nicky Campbell, Dionne Warwick, Alexander Armstrong, Shirley Ballas, Julia Sawalha and Lorraine Kelly.

As season 5 continues, read on for everything we know about The Masked Singer season 5 character.

Who is Air Fryer on The Masked Singer UK? Clues, guesses and songs

Here for a FRYING visit... it's Air Fryer!

2023 was the year of the air fryer, so it's no surprise one of the characters this year is the household appliance everyone has grown to love.

Air Fryer has had some epic performances, but who is behind the mask? Read on for all the clues, guesses and songs they have performed on The Masked Singer season 5.

Songs:

• Week 2 - Kings & Queens by Ava Max
• Week 4 - The Final Countdown by Europe
• Week 5 - The Lonely Goatherd from The Sound of Music
• Week 6 - Defying Gravity from Wicked

Clues:

• "Being on The Masked singer is petrifying and freeing all at the same time."
• "Psst, here! It's me, silly, Air Fryer. Celebrity chefs doing all the hard work. We all know it's us air fryers."
• "We've been judged and put to the test and the results are in. We're highly rated, a top of the range model."
• "Turning my power to max because you can't eat it unless I heat it. Tonight's performance is gonna sizzle."
• "Dressed to impress, but these sparkles cost extra."
• "My voice is well known, you can probably tell, but I once needed help from a girl from Chigwell."
• Telephone with an open book that reads: "Missed calls message 1: Are you Paul? Message 2: Hi from Mike."
• "Ooh, you're sizzling! Last week was fabulous! Defrosting. It was so-o-o-o-o cool."
• "I'm going to pop it to you, this air fryer is a best-selling oven. Forget other brands 'cos we've had a surge in popularity recently. But it's funny because this technology's been around for ages! I'm not talking hot air. Buy an air fryer today."
• "I cannot wait to sing tonight. I've been waiting for a moment like this. Ready to let off steam!"
• "Wow, my sun hasn't stopped spinning since last week's performance. The panel's guesses are cold!"
• "Us air fryers are highly versatile ovens. Clever devices that learn from older models. And we work very well with icons and idols."
• "We win some, we lose some. But truth is...we have won a really big one! I'm baked! Too busy thinking about tonight's performance."
• Air Fryer's week 5 item clues included a makeup kit, a Nun and a penguin snow globe.
• A market stall was also spotted in the background of one video.

Guesses:

• Andi Oliver
• Queen Latifah
• RuPaul
• Sophie Dahl
• Jacqueline Jossa
• Scarlett Moffatt
• Jessie J
• Gemma Collins
• Dannii Minogue
• Kylie Minogue
• Leona Lewis
• Russell Crowe
• Rebel Wilson
• Alexandra Burke
• Shania Twain
• Anne Hathaway
• Beverley Knight
• Catherine Tate

Is Andi Oliver Air Fryer on The Masked Singer?

A lot of viewers think British Chef Andi Oliver could be behind the costume.

Taking to social media, one wrote: "I think Air Fryer is the TV chef Andi Oliver. She used to be a singer. All the references to cooking and the hairdressers scissors could be an ironic nod to the fact she has no hair?"

Another added: "Air Fryer is Andi Oliver. She used to be the lead singer of Rip Rag + Panic."

While a third wrote: "Air fryer Andi Oliver, she’s been a singer, a chef, a judge on master chef and scissors could be because she doesn’t have any hair."

Is Queen Latifah Air Fryer on The Masked Singer?

Armchair detectives believe they've sussed out the identity of The Masked Singer's Air Fryer – they believe it's rapper and actress Queen Latifah.

Many have pointed out several clues which they believe allude to the star.

One suggested that the Bumblebee nightlight clues could refer to her movie The Secret Life Of Bee, while another thought the Oscar statue could be a nod to her 2001 win for Chicago.

Others have commented on the Air Fryer costume, with one writing online: "A very popular Air Fryer recipe book is written by a women named Dana Owens and Queen Latifah's real name is Dana Owens."

Queen Latifah, is that you?

Is Dawn French Air Fryer on The Masked Singer?

Some viewers have been sharing their speculation online, with some X (formerly Twitter) users thinking Air Fryer could be comedian Dawn French – a celebrity none of the judges have guessed.

Over the weekend, one user wrote: "Just catching up on The Masked Singer [and] I think Air Fryer is Dawn French. #TheMaskedSingerUK", with many agreeing with them in the comments.

When Air Fryer first took to the stage, one user immediately shared their thoughts and wrote: "You can't tell me Dawn French isn't the Air Fryer on Masked Singer."

Is Jessie J Air Fryer on The Masked Singer?

Many viewers have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their thoughts on who they think Air Fryer is, and a lot of them have come to the consensus that it is Jessie J.

"That's gotta be Jessie J on The Masked Singer," one user posted.

Another wrote: "Air Fryer is Jessie J. Convinced. And if I’m wrong I’ll hang my head in shame for a very long time… I've only seen her live 22 times & listened to her music on repeat for more hours of my life than I'd care to admit… #MaskedSingerUK."

When is The Masked Singer on TV?

The Masked Singer returned to screens on ITV1 and ITVX on Saturday 30th December 2023, and its next episode will air on Saturday 10th February at 7:15pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

The Masked Singer airs on Saturdays on ITV1, ITVX and STV.

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