The Masked Singer: Fans claim Viking is James Blunt after ‘Songbird’ performance

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After the latest episode of The Masked Singer, fans are trying to guess which celebrities might be behind the elaborate costumes.

On Saturday’s (2 January) episode, former Spice Girls star Mel B was unveiled as the second contestant, in her disguise as Seahorse.

On social media, many appear to have drawn the conclusion that Viking, who also appeared on the episode, is singer James Blunt.

Many said they had spotted a number of clues around the character’s impressive performance of “Songbird” by Fleetwood Mac, which received a standing ovation from the judges.

“I’m convinced Viking is James Blunt because it sounds exactly like him,” one claimed.

One suggested that the comment, “I may be a Viking but I also wear another kind of armour” was a reference to Blunt’s time in the army.

Another seemed to believe that the emphasis on “king” was a reference to Blunt serving in the Life Guards.

Fans have previously (incorrectly) guessed that Blunt was behind several different masks in the first series. 

In the first episode, Alien was revealed as pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor after performing a rendition of Dua Lipa’s hit “Don’t Start Now”.

Appearing as judges on the second series of the UK version of the show are Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Jonathan Ross.