'The Masked Singer' fans 'work out' Panda's identity with amazing new theory

The Masked Singer UK season 3 - Panda
'The Masked Singer' UK fans think they know who is hiding in the Panda costume. (Image credit: ITV)

The Masked Singer UK season 3 has got fans guessing once again about which famous faces are hiding in a variety of extravagant costumes — but one contestant that has got fans really talking is Panda. 

The cute and cuddly character has become a firm favorite with viewers after performing a great rendition of Levitating by Dua Lipa in week one. Panda then sang Panda sang Hot Stuff by Donna Summer for her week two performance and it was clear that the celebrity hiding inside the costume is female. 

After hearing the clues about Panda being a "solitary creature" and that this isn't the "first time I’ve been connected to these creatures" fans were adamant that the singer was Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon.

However, it seems viewers have done a U-turn since, and they are now convinced that Panda is former Neighbours star turned singer, Natalie Imbruglia.

The Masked Singer season 3 character Panda

Viewers are convinced that clues lead to Panda being Natalie Imbruglia. (Image credit: ITV)

Before her second performance on the show, Panda said: "Last time, the panel went wild with their guessing, as they explored every option of who I might be, but they'll have to keep trekking if they want to pin a name on this panda."

"Exploring the world and making your way can be a tiring business," she said as she roasted some marshmallows on the fire. However, on the marshmallows it read: "TWDFL," which confused the judges. 

"So it's nice to sit back and take some time out and just take it all in. Nature is good for the mind. Sometimes, I think, if you gaze at the stars long enough, you'll become one of them."

Could Panda's hints about being outdoors and exploring be a nod to Natalie Imbruglia growing up in Australia?

Fans are also convinced that TWDFL is the initials of a play that Natalie starred in called Things We Do For Love... could they be right?

Panda costume

Who is hiding beneath this cuddly costume?  (Image credit: ITV)

Panda also went on to say, "But I also think that no matter the journey, you'll always find your way home again. Building your career takes time and patience, but if you chip away at it, you'll get there in the end. I'm hoping you'll be all starry-eyed tonight after my performance."

Fans are convinced they have rumbled Panda's identity and took to social media to share their thoughts... 

Other celebrity names that have been mentioned by the panel include Kate Hudson, Renee Zellweger, and Amanda Holden — but who is hiding behind the mask?

For more clues on Panda and to see another celebrity unmasked watch The Masked Singer UK on ITV this Saturday at 7pm.

Claire Crick
Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch

Claire is Assistant Managing Editor at What To Watch and has been a journalist for over 15 years, writing about everything from soaps and TV to beauty, entertainment, and even the Royal Family. After starting her career at a soap magazine, she ended up staying for 13 years, and over that time she’s pulled pints in the Rovers Return, sung karaoke in the Emmerdale village hall, taken a stroll around Albert Square, and visited Summer Bay Surf Club in sunny Australia. 

After learning some tricks of the trade at websites Digital Spy, Entertainment Daily, and Woman & Home, Claire landed a role at What’s On TV and whattowatch.com writing about all things TV and film, with a particular love for Aussie soaps, Strictly Come Dancing and Bake Off

She’s interviewed everyone from June Brown — AKA Dot Cotton — to Michelle Keegan, swapped cooking tips with baking legend Mary Berry backstage at the NTAs, and danced the night away with soap stars at countless awards bashes. There’s not a lot she doesn’t know about soaps and TV and can be very handy when a soapy question comes up in a pub quiz! 

As well as all things soap-related, Claire also loves running, spa breaks, days out with her kids, and getting lost in a good book.