
'The Masked Singer UK' episode on Saturday evening took an unexpected turn when Grammy-winning artist Macy Gray, disguised as 'Toad in the Hole,' stormed off stage after being eliminated.
- Jan 13, 2025
AceShowbiz - Saturday evening's episode of "The Masked Singer UK" delivered a shocking twist when the beloved American singer Macy Gray, hidden behind the "Toad in the Hole" costume, stormed off stage following her elimination. Gray lost out in the sing-off against "Bear," prompting an angry departure that left viewers and producers scrambling.
The audience had opted to save other performers, forcing Gray into a head-to-head sing-off with "Bear." Despite giving a heartfelt performance of Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love," the judges opted to keep the "Bear" in the competition.
Possibly upset by her early exit, Macy abruptly left the stage without revealing her identity, leaving filming into chaos. The Sun reported that producers spent nearly an hour persuading the "I Try" singer to return.
Gray's abrupt exit was cut from the final edit broadcasted on Saturday night, January 11 yet it quickly leaked on social media and sparked backlash, with comments labeling her a "sore loser" and "miserable diva."
The Sun cited sources suggesting that Gray felt "blindsided" by her early departure, especially after reaching the final of the US version of the show in 2023 as "Sea Queen."
When Gray eventually returned to the stage to reveal her identity, she appeared visibly upset, offering only one-word responses to the struggling host, Joel Dommett.
The tension was palpable as panel member Jonathan Ross jokingly apologized to Macy for Joel's choice of shorts, attempting to ease the atmosphere. Dommett thanked Gray for her participation, but fans were left commenting on the awkwardness of the situation.
Gray is widely recognized for her distinctive raspy voice and celebrated musical career, boasting ten studio albums and a Grammy Award. Her cinematic contributions include roles in films such as "Training Day," "Spider-Man," and "For Colored Girls."
As the competition heats up, "The Masked Singer" will return next Saturday at 7 pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Fans can look forward to more surprising revelations and performances, hoping the tensions from this week have subsided.