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"I CRIED AT THIS UNMASKING!" All our guesses for The Masked Singer in one place.

Another season of The Masked Singer Australia is nearing its end, and in this season, we have gotten knee-deep into the guessing games and conspiracy theories.

Originally, 10 mystery celebrities took to the stage to sing their hearts out, while dressed in quirky (and arguably terrifying) costumes. 

Recently, two new wildcards worked their way into the fold and the move completely threw a spanner in the works. 

Viewers at home and judges have been attempting to decipher exactly who they are. This year, Dave 'Hughesy' Hughes, Spice Girls singer Mel B, The Bachelor alum Abbie Chatfield, and Big Brother star Chrissie Swan were tasked with figuring out the masked singer's identities. 

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Nine masked singers have been uncovered, and the reveals so far have been... surprising. Very surprising.

Below is a roundup of all the hints, theories and uncovered celebrities under each mask. 

Masked Singer: Who is Microphone? Revealed.

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Clue 1: "I'm Microphone and I'm here to bring some real glamour. I didn't start in a place like this, in fact, I took quite a different path and doubted my own abilities but I eventually learned to believe in me."

Clue 2: "Microphones are meant for those special, uplifting moments. We know the dark times too, but you only see the purple patches. I believe you make your own future, but a bit of luck never hurts either! I was almost involved in a life of crime, and my parents would have been proud! I got two years, but thankfully I had the best lawyer money can buy."

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The newest wildcard, Microphone, joined the show in episode five and brought along with them a whole new set of clues. During episode nine, the masked celebrity was revealed to be none other than former Destiny's Child member, Michelle Williams. 

As soon as judge Abbie Chatfield saw Williams beyond the microphone get-up, she was reduced to tears. Mel B declared the pop star an "icon" and Williams responded by telling the former Spice Girls member that she was the "blueprint". 

Later on Instagram, Chatfield shared a post of the pair, writing: "DO YOU ALL UNDERSTAND WHY I CRIED AT THIS UNMASKING?! A member of Destiny’s Child AND A SPICE GIRL IN THE SAME ROOM?? Overwhelming."

Williams initially performed 'Ain't Nobody' by Rufus & Chaka Khan and for her final performance, she gave a stellar rendition of Journey classic, 'Don’t Stop Believin'.

Mel B was always convinced Microphone was Michelle Williams while the rest of the judges guessed Brandy, Sarah Ferguson and Halsey.

Masked Singer: Who is Gnome? Revealed.

Image: The Masked Singer. 

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Clue: Hi, I'm Gnome and I'm bringing the magic to this competition. I do love a green and pleasant land, but I'm more of a city Gnome, it is my garden of earthly delights. This is where you will find my desires. Not every Gnome gets involved in politics, but I do know a lot about presidential voting! Don't confuse me with a goblin, we only have the name in common and it makes me double boiling mad! Tonight the Gnome is coming on hot! 

One of the tallest and largest masks seen on stage was Gnome, and it was revealed to be none other than MasterChef judge, Matt Preston. 

After performing The Monkees’ iconic 'I’m A Believer', the celebrity chef was shocked when Chrissie Swan guessed his true identity. "You are psychic Chrissie; you always have been," Preston said, adding: "There was no way I was going to get past you."

Explaining why he decided to compete in The Masked Singer, he said: "It was one of those moments you go, 'okay, I have to do this. I have to do this!'"

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Masked Singer: Who is Mirrorball?

Clue 1: "Mirrorball is ready to spin their way onto The Masked Singer Australia stage – but will they reflect the celeb under the mask?"

Clue 2: "I’m Mirrorball, I was born to do what I do and my parents knew it. But when the spotlight’s not on me, I don’t react. I’m proud and determined, close to grand in fact. Even when everything turns to ashes I go on unharmed. When you’re in the spotlight, you can be grilled by total strangers, that’s something you can bank on. I am the Mirrorball and now is my time to shine."

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In the past, a mirror ball has been awarded to winners of Dancing With The Stars, and considering the clue references spinning, it could point to a famous dancing figure.

Fans of the show have guessed a range of celebrities – from Jessica Mauboy, to Courtney Act, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Bec Hewitt and Kyly Clarke. 

In Mirrorball's short clip, she was standing in between one Mexican flag and another flag with the number 48 on it... strangely, the number turned to ashes and a bodyguard thought, "That's hot". We also saw two framed photos on top of a piano. One was of John Travolta and the other was of Uma Thurman. That film was released in 1994. 

Ex-Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton has been the most popular guest as she is a powerhouse singer, is of Mexican heritage (HELLO? Mexican Flag in the clues!) and starred in the 2005 movie Be Cool – which is a film Uma Thurman also appeared in. 

News.com.au also reported that the Pussycat Dolls have sold more than 50 million records worldwide, and The Masked Singer advertisements claimed one of the season's contestants has achieved this. 

The judges have guessed Chloe Lattanzi, Samantha Jade, Kyle Richards, Lindsay Lohan, and Miley Cyrus.

Masked Singer: Who is Zombie? Revealed.

Emma Watkins as Zombie. Image: Network 10.

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Clue 1: "Zombie joins us from beyond the grave. Typically, zombies are dead and slow, but rest assured our Zombie will put on a lively performance! It’s a no-brainer!"

Clue 2: "I'm Zombie and my performances will live forever. I used to feel entitled but I'm not as green as I used to be… or as orange. Would you care for a baked potato? I'm a Zombie, I’m not wicked but I'm not magical either. I was once upon a time. I'm Zombie and I'd rather die than lose The Masked Singer." 

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To some, the unmasking of Zombie during episode five was not surprising in the least – as it turned out to be former Wiggles star, Emma Watkins, hiding underneath the creepy mask.

Chrissie Swan correctly guessed who Zombie was, and Watkins joked that she should move on quickly from her scary mask so she doesn't spook anymore fans. 

"I'm really nervous about singing, I grew up as a dancer so I really only learned to sing through the Wiggles and so I was always very afraid to sing in front of people," Watkins said on stage after being unmasked. 

"The idea of this show was absolutely perfect, I'm actually very grateful to Zombie and I owe her everything."

Originally, we guessed that the celebrity hiding behind the mask might have been an actor who played a character that had famously died. Another theory was that Zombie was part of The Wiggles, considering the reference to "baked potato" (WE WERE RIGHT!). 

Judges guessed Idina Menzel, Heidi Klum, Janine Allis and Kate Ritchie for the Zombie.

Masked Singer: Who is Blowfly? Revealed.

Image: The Masked Singer.

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Clue 1: "I'm Blowfly, you know there are flys like me all over the world but I'm Aussie as. There's nothing I like more than cruising in a big V8, or maybe a high-five. Blowflies know the highs and the lows. Those days of innocence are behind me and now I am the possessor of much wisdom. For a Blowfly, I don't take crap from no one and that's why I'll win The Masked Singer.

After their performance last week, it's become as clear as day (to us) that Blowfly was none other than Shannon Noll... And we were CORRECT (along with the rest of the nation who was absolutely convinced Blowfly was Nollsy as well)!

Abbie Chatfield had also been convinced for weeks of Blowfly's identity. 

Not only were his vocals recognisable to any true blue Aussie, but all the clues pointed to the Australian Idol winner.

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Judges have already taken a stab at it by guessing Freddie Flintoff, Daniel Ricciardo, Charli Robinson, and Stevie Nicks. (Come on, judges!)

Masked Singer: Who is Thong? Revealed.

Image: The Masked Singer. 

Clue 1: "Move over Pavlova, because there's a new Aussie icon stepping up this season! The iconic double plugger, Thong! Will they flip or will they flop?" 

Clue 2: "I love a Barbie and I also like a Banquet. Not at this beach though... I hope there is fish, I really love fish."

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Possible theories: We took a wild guess and guessed Ash Barty was behind the mask. Fans were convinced the masked up Thong was Barbie actor Margot Robbie though, as she got her start on Neighbours in the early 2000s.

During episode three, it was revealed Thong was none other Aussie icon and Australian Survivor champion Pia Miranda

Throughout her time on the show, she performed 'Footloose' and Pink’s 'So What'. Thong was the third celebrity to be revealed on this season of the show. 

The judges failed to guess which celebrity was behind the mask by putting forward suggestions of Bindi Irwin, Iggy Azalea and MasterChef’s Khanh Ong.

Masked Singer: Who is Knight? Revealed.

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Clue 1: "I am the Knight, the closest that Australia has to true royalty. I am a Knight but I prefer the evening. To get where I am I had to fight my way through, travel to true respect. This is my trusty steed, far happier to see me now than in the past. I like it more than horseless carriages.

Clue 2: "Easy there lightning, I have other plans. I wouldn't say I was unforgettable but I am more often forgotten than not. Still, the good people of Switzerland almost sent me flowers, golden ones, but I prefer deep purple. I am the Knight but I shall be the little king of Masked Singer."

On night one of The Masked Singer, Knight was revealed to be none other than Neighbours veteran, Ryan Moloney

He famously played the character Toadie on the recently-ended Aussie soap. Moloney managed to sneak past the guessing panel, who guessed Shannon Noll, Nick Cummins, Brendan Fevola and David Hasselhoff. 

Masked Singer: Who is Tiger? Revealed.

Jamie Durie as Zombie. Image: Network 10.

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Clue 1: "I'm the Tiger, beautiful but powerful and dangerous. Although I am a Tiger, I do have links to lions. Either way, I love nature. The thunder doesn't scare me, I just block it from my mind. But I do prefer the sun. I'm comfortable in the jungle, or even a nature strip. I am the Tiger, and I will tear this competition apart."

During episode four, it turned out that Tiger was none other than TV star Jamie Durie. The star was unveiled after duelling with Popcorn and performing a rendition of 'In the Air Tonight' by Phil Collins. 

We guessed Tiger to be a famous athlete, but fans were convinced the masked singer was an actor after they performed an intense rendition of 'Feeling Good' by Cy Grant.

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Some of the guesses from viewers were Tim Campbell from Home and Away, Jason Donovan, who got his start on Neighbours, along with Russell Crowe, Timomatic, and Chris Hemsworth. 

The judges guessed Jamie Durie, Paul Gascoigne, Jett Kenny, and Tom Cruise (!). 

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Masked Singer: Who is Popcorn? Revealed.

image: The Masked Singer Australia.

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Clue 1: "Hi, I'm Popcorn, let’s have some fun! I went from nothing to huge in the blink of an eye, or that's how it seems to you but there’s a lot of work in being an overnight success. Wikipedia says Popcorn’s ancestors come from Mexico, I don’t think that's true but maybe it is because I’ve been in a lot of places. It’s hard to know where home is, if I got stuck on a desert island who would I want to be with? Kylie of course, and Lady Gaga. I'm Popcorn, and I'm here to have fun!"

After performing 'I Don't Feel Like Dancing' by Scissor Sisters, fans quickly put forth a number of guesses including comedian Joel Creasey. The celeb, who is yet to be unmasked, told the judges that they have a "very strong connection" to a particular island, adding: "But it's not where I found love." 

Viewers eventually came around, and guessed 'Black and Gold' singer, Sam Sparro.

Mel B also guessed Sparro after he performed 'Over the Rainbow'. He later told the former Spice Girls member, "I don't think I would have survived High School without the Spice Girls... you've been a big part of my life."

On Sparro's experience, he said it was "surreal, bizarre, strange, hectic, but a lot of fun".

"I realised I've become more introverted as my life's changed, I've gotten older. So, kind of being able to hide in the beginning, it was fun but then I realised how much I like connecting with people, being able to look at them in the eyes and see who I'm performing to."

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Previously, judges have guessed Gotye, Rick Springfield, Troye Sivan, and Tristan MacManus.

Masked Singer: Who is Caterpillar? Revealed.

Image: The Masked Singer. Clue 1: "I'm the Caterpillar but I see myself as a butterfly. You can find caterpillars everywhere, from coast to jungle. My empire is far and wide. I've travelled the world without travelling far at all. You can find me on the road and even in the air, I'm always on the move. I've been a scholar, I've also been a world champion, but not what you think. And did you know Caterpillars can jump? I'm Caterpillar and I will take the trophy home with me!"

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Caterpillar performed 'Cloudy Day' by Tones and I, where they showed off their impressive vocals. Fans are absolutely convinced they heard the voice of Lisa Curry, who has travelled around the globe thanks to her impressive swimming career... And they were right!

The former Olympian unmasked during episode two, after performing 'Cloudy Day' by Tones and I. 

The judges guessed Carrie Bickmore, Sally Pearson, Emily Seebohm, and Schapelle Corby

Masked Singer: Who is Rooster? 

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Clue 1: "I am Rooster, and I'm cocky for a reason. Some people see me as untamed, I'm okay with that. Maybe that's why I'm so close to doing all the dumb things. Family is important to me, privately and publicly, but I don't like to do a big song and dance about it. As a child, I learned about attitude. It’s kept me out of the darkest places, except once: a place without a chandelier. I'm the Rooster and I'm the boss of this barnyard."

When asked by the judges if they were a "religious person," Rooster's answer was short and sweet: "Where I grew up, I was surrounded by religion." Yup. It's as cryptic as it sounds. 

The celebrity did perform '24K Magic' by Bruno Mars, which left many of us suspecting that Rooster could be singer Guy Sebastian – purely based on vocal chops. 

Judges guessed Keanu Reeves, David Guetta, Russell Brand and John Farnham... which is very different to our guess.

Masked Singer: Who is Snapdragon?

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Clue 1: They were seen holding a sign that read "Snapdragons love Jim Carrey" while a bodyguard approached holding a small chandelier.

Clue 2: "I'm Snapdragon and I’ve got the looks and the bite. Snapdragons may not breathe fire, but we are determined. The world of flowers is tough, we compete for our time in the sun but even then, you don't really see me as I am. That's why some people call me mysterious. I'm Snapdragon, and it’s time for me to blossom."

After listening to Snapdragon's killer performance of 'Sorry Not Sorry' by Demi Lovato, fans are just as sure as we are when we say the celebrity is either Kiwi singer Stan Walker or Sheldon Riley.

The Masked Singer Australia airs at 7.30pm, Sunday-Tuesday on 10 and 10 play on demand.

Feature Image: Network 10.

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