Crowned the wiener! Joss Stone’s Sausage is The Masked Singer champion after beating JLS star Aston Merrygold and singer Ne-Yo in the final

• The singer , 33, who was heavily pregnant at the time of filming and has since welcomed her first child, removed her mask after beating Badger and Robin
• Prior to her unmasking, Badger was revealed as Ne-Yo, who finished in second place, while Robin was unmasked as JLS’ Aston Merrygold, who came third 
• Talking after her identity was disclosed, Joss, who revealed as one of her clues that she ate a plant-based diet, revealed why she dressed up as a Sausage
• She quipped: ‘Who doesn’t love sausage and chips! I’m dressed as a sausage, what are you going to do but laugh?!’
• Host Joel Dommett pointed out that Joss was heavily pregnant at the time of filming with her costume disguising her baby bump 
• The star welcomed her first child, a daughter named Violet Melissa, with American musician boyfriend Cody DaLuz earlier this month 
• The judges Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Rita Ora all guessed the wrong celebrity 
• They were also joined by The Masked Singer UK 2020 winner Nicola Roberts on the panel who was able to offer specialist guidance  

Joss Stone was revealed as Sausage after she was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK final on Saturday night.

The singer, 33, who was heavily pregnant at the time of filming and has since welcomed her first child, removed her mask after beating Badger and Robin.

Prior to her unmasking, Badger was revealed as singer Ne-Yo, who finished in second place, while Robin was unmasked as JLS star Aston Merrygold, who came third. 

Crowned the wiener! Joss Stone was revealed as Sausage after she was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK final on Saturday night

Talking after her identity was disclosed, Joss, who revealed as one of her clues that she ate a plant-based diet, revealed why she dressed up as a Sausage.

She quipped: ‘Who doesn’t love sausage and chips! I’m dressed as a sausage, what are you going to do but laugh?!’ 

Host Joel Dommett pointed out that Joss was heavily pregnant at the time of filming, the star welcomed her first child, a daughter named Violet Melissa, with American musician boyfriend Cody DaLuz earlier this month. 

Talking about why she decided to take part, Joss said: ‘Why not?! Life can be so serious, we should just dress up as chips and sausage to have a sing song.

Runner-ups: The singer, 33, who was heavily pregnant at the time and has since welcomed her first child, removed her mask after beating Badger (Ne-Yo), L, and Robin (Aston Merrygold), R 

Costume choice! Talking after her identity was disclosed, Joss, who revealed as one of her clues that she ate a plant-based diet, revealed why she dressed up as a Sausage

‘This has been the funniest and most hilarious job I have ever had, I’ve laughed so much!’ 

Joss also took to her Instagram to announce the news as she shared a shot of herself on the show.

She penned: ‘Well what a relief to no longer be a secret sausage! It was hard to keep it in as you can imagine. it’s one of my proudest moments!! 

‘Big thank you to @staceysolomon and @sheridansmithster for taking the heat whilst I hid in the kitchen. This truly was the funniest gig I have ever done I am so happy to be part of it. What a laugh and a half!’ 

Yay! Joss also took to her Instagram to announce the news as she shared a shot of herself on the show 

Hilarious: She quipped: ‘Who doesn’t love sausage and chips! I’m dressed as a sausage, what are you going to do but laugh?!’

Fun times: Talking about why she decided to take part, Joss said: ‘Why not?! Life can be so serious, we should just dress up as chips and sausage to have a sing song.’ 

Wrong! Prior to her unmasking, judges Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Rita Ora all wrongly guessed who the contestant could be, they were joined by 2020 winner Nicola Roberts 

Prior to her unmasking, judges Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Rita Ora all guessed who the contestant could be.

The foursome were joined by 2020 winner, Nicola Roberts, on the panel who was able to offer her guidance.

The judges all guessed the wrong celebrity with Jonathan saying Sheridan Smith, Rita guessing Leona Lewis, Nicola questioning whether it was Stacey Solomon, Davina guessing Fergie and Mo predicting Beverley Knight. 

2020 winner! Nicola was revealed as Queen Bee, after she was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK in 2020 (pictured) 

Heavily pregnant: Host Joel Dommett pointed out that Joss was heavily pregnant at the time of filming with her bump disguised in her costume 

Congratulations! The star welcomed her first child, a daughter named Violet Melissa, with American musician boyfriend Cody DaLuz earlier this month 

In 2012, Joss was said to be the fifth richest British singer under 30 with an estimated net worth of £10 million. She has hits such as Super Duper Love, Right to Be Wrong and Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now.  

As well as her music career, Joss is also close friends to Prince Harry and attended his royal wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018. 

The singer has been friends with both Prince Harry, 36, and Prince William for years due to her humanitarian work. She was also a guest at the Duke of Cambridge’s wedding to Kate Middleton in 2011.  

 

Ka-ching! In 2012, Joss was said to be the fifth richest British singer under 30 with an estimated net worth of £10 million (pictured in 2016)  

Royal pals! As well as her music career, Joss is also close friends to Prince Harry and attended his royal wedding to Meghan Markle in 2018 (pictured in 2016) 

Fans were left shocked after Joss’ reveal with many viewers believing it was Sheridan Smith or Stacey Solomon under the mask as they praised the singer’s vocals.

One person said: ‘#MaskedSinger I thought Stacey Solomon until the last song then I didn’t know who it was. Well done Joss Stone. It’s better when you can’t guess who it is.’ 

A different fan put: ‘Joss Stone! Shocked. Was convinced it was Stacey. #MaskedSinger.’ 

Another follower commented: ‘Joss Stone what a voice #MaskedSinger I thought it was Sheridan Smith this is what lockdown has done to me.’ 

Stars! Fans were left shocked after Joss’ reveal with many viewers believing it was Sheridan Smith or Stacey Solomon under the mask as they praised the singer’s vocals (L-R) 

While a different account added: ‘Spent 8 weeks telling folk who thought Sausage was Sheridan Smith that it was Stacey Solomon and it turns out to be Joss Stone #MaskedSinger.’   

Prior to Joss’ unveiling, Badger finished in second place with the contestant revealed to be American singer Ne-Yo, 41.

Nicola and Rita correctly guessed Badger’s identity, with Girls Aloud star Nicola, 35, even joking: ‘I was listening to your song today in the show!’  

Ne-Yo performed an incredible version of Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball prior to his unmasking. 

Amazing! Prior to Joss’ unveiling, Badger finished in second place with the contestant revealed to be American singer Ne-Yo, 41

Hilarious! Nicola and Rita correctly guessed Badger’s identity, with Girls Aloud star Nicola, 35, even joking: ‘I was listening to your song today in the show!’

So talented! Ne-Yo performed an incredible version of Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball prior to his unmasking 

Talking after his identity was revealed, he said: ‘I have had so much fun with this, I really have, I will have to do it again but work a little harder to fool you guys!’ 

Ne-Yo soared to fame in 2004 when he wrote Let Me Love You for singer Mario, he has also wrote music for stars such as Beyonce, Alexandra Burke and Cheryl.

The musician went on to launch his own successful music career and has hits such as Miss Independent, Sexy Love and So Sick.  

Elsewhere, prior to Aston’s unveiling, judges Jonathan, Mo, Davina and Rita all guessed who the contestant could be.

Career: Ne-Yo soared to fame in 2004 when he wrote Let Me Love You for singer Mario, he went on to launch his own successful music career and has hits such as Miss Independent, Sexy Love and So Sick (pictured in 2019) 

The foursome were joined by 2020 winner, Nicola, on the panel with the latter and Rita correctly guessing Aston as Robin.

While Jonathan wrongly predicted Alexandra Burke, Davina guessed Nicky Byrne and Mo questioned whether Olly Murs was under the mask.  

Talking after his unmasking, Aston revealed that his JLS bandmates Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill had no idea he was doing the show.

Waving to the camera, the singer joked: ‘So hi guys!’, he also added that he has ‘loved’ the ‘brilliant’ competition.

Prior to his unmasking, Aston sung For Once In My Life by Stevie Wonder while he also teased that his name ‘fits like a glove’, in a nod at Marigold yellow rubber gloves. 

Revealed: JLS star Aston, 33, removed his mask after finishing in third place

Guesses: Prior to Aston’s unveiling, judges Jonathan, Mo, Davina and Rita all guessed who the contestant could be, they were joined by 2020 winner Nicola Roberts 

Talking after the results were revealed, Joss said of winning the 2021 series: ‘I honestly am still in shock. Every night I thought I was going to be unmasked. 

‘I even got my roots and lashes done at the very beginning to be ready. Haha! Silly things we do eh?!

‘If I am honest I didn’t really know the rules of the game before I got there. I thought it was if the panel guess you correctly then you have to be unmasked but no it was the audience that voted for who they liked. Eek! 

‘That made it even more nerve-racking! I just can’t believe I got so lucky to get so far. I think it was the costume that they liked rather than the singing. But hey ho as long as they were smiling and laughing we all did our jobs well.’ 

Guesses: Jonathan predicted Alexandra Burke, Davina guessed Nicky Byrne and Mo questioned whether Olly Murs was under the mask, while Nicola and Rita guessed Aston 

No clue! Talking after his unmasking, Aston revealed that his JLS bandmates Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill had no idea he was doing the show

Talking about her decision to take part, Joss said: ‘I received some very exciting news that made doing the show even more perfect for the time at which it cropped up.

‘Also, I am always up for a laugh and this is one of the most funny and happy making things someone could do with their time.’  

Talking about keeping her identity a secret, Joss added: ‘Very hard. People around me were constantly trying to guess what I was doing in these weeks. 

‘Some people even got mad because I wouldn’t tell them. It’s really been quite funny how crazy people get when you keep secrets from them. Madness!’    

Hello! Waving to the camera, the singer joked: ‘So hi guys!’, he also added that he has ‘loved’ the ‘brilliant’ competition

Way back when: Aston pictured with his JLS bandmates on The X Factor in 2008, the group finished in second place 

Joss also admitted that she was ‘so nervous’ every time she performed, she confessed: ‘I was soooooo nervous every time I sang. My little knees were shaking so I had to try to stop that from shaking my voice. 

‘I knew I was going to have to unmask at some point so the last thing you want to do is a bad job beforehand. The songs were tough ones to sing but really fun. 

‘The breathing was a total mission. Just walking in that thing made me out of breath let alone singing too. Honestly that was the biggest challenge.’

Talking about the judges’ guesses over her identity, she quipped: ‘The panel are a bunch of lovelies aren’t they! Their guesses were way off but I loved them because some of them were my favourite singers. 

‘I could not believe it when I heard the names Jennifer Hudson and Beverley Knight. I would love to be able to sing even a little bit as well as they can. 

Doting father: Aston shares two sons Grayson, two, and Macaulay Shay, eight months, with fiancée Sarah Lou Richards  

‘In my wildest dreams I couldn’t control my voice like Jennifer Hudson or have the stamina and fitness of Beverley. So, it was nice to hear those guesses even though they were wrong! Haha!’

Joss sweetly revealed that if she could wear her Sausage costume one more time for an occasion it would be her daughter’s birthday.

Elsewhere, speaking after his identity was revealed, American singer Ne-Yo said: ‘I’ve been a fan of the show from the start! Really, I just wanted to try and see how far I could go without being identified.’ 

Talking about keeping the show a secret, he added: ‘I’m not the chattiest person, even in my personal life. So, for me it wasn’t terribly difficult to keep the secret at all.’ 

Speaking about having any show nerves, Ne-Yo said: ‘The only real nerves involved with performing in my costume for the first time was fear of falling off stage! 

The Masked Singer: Gabrielle was unmasked as Harlequin while Sue Perkins was revealed as Dragon in show’s semi-final last week (L-R) 

‘Initially I couldn’t see very well. But they rectified that problem quickly. After that it was all confidence and swag!’ 

Talking about the judges’ guesses at his identity, he joked: ‘It was so hard not to laugh at some of the panel’s guesses. They REALLY had no clue who I was and I loved it!’ 

He added of finishing in second place: ‘I must say I was sad to go. Mainly because I still didn’t know who anybody was! I tell you, they run a super tight ship over there! But I had an absolute blast. Didn’t last long enough.’ 

Elsewhere, speaking after his identity was revealed, Aston said on why he decided to do the singing competition: ‘I love singing! So what better challenge than to be able to do it behind a mask and it be all about the voice.’

He added about keeping the show a secret: ‘Not as hard as I first thought! It’s actually been quite exciting knowing and my friends and family had no idea.’

Unmasked: Sir Lenny Henry was revealed as Blob during a double elimination earlier in the series 

Aston also revealed that he ‘loved’ his outfit, he said: ‘I loved my outfit and character. 

‘As soon as your mask goes on something takes over and that’s it you’re a whole different… I was about to say person but, yeah, you’re the furthest thing from being a person on this show!’

Joking about the judges and their guesses over Robin’s identity, Aston quipped: ‘Some of their guesses were very flattering and some I was very confused at! The panel are a great bunch and they bring great energy.’ 

Aston soared to fame on The X Factor in 2008 with his band JLS, consisting of the singer, Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill. They finished in second place. 

The band reunited last year for the first time in seven years and are set to go on a 10th anniversary tour after parting ways in 2013. They had great success with hits Everybody In Love and Eyes Wide Shut. 

The Viking! The Viking was revealed to be Morten Harket, after failing to win votes with his version of Coldplay’s The Scientist

Aston shares two sons Grayson, two, and Macaulay Shay, eight months, with fiancée Sarah Lou Richards.  

Last week, singer Gabrielle was revealed as Harlequin with former Great British Bake Off host Sue Perkins unmasked as Dragon.  

Prior to this the previous week, Sir Lenny Henry was revealed as Blob while A-Ha singer Morten Harket was unmasked as Viking. 

Look who it is! Cold Feet actor John Thomson was revealed to be Bush Baby

The Masked Singer: Glenn Hoddle was revealed as the Grandfather Clock

Elsewhere, Cold Feet star John Thomson was unveiled as Bush Baby whilst Seahorse was revealed to be Mel B. 

Glenn Hoddle was the Grandfather Clock and Martine McCutcheon was unmasked as Swan. 

Sophie Ellis Bextor was booted out of the competition first, leaving her Alien alias to be revealed. 

Here she is! Martine McCutcheon was revealed to be the Swan character with Jonathan correctly guessing her identity before the unmasking

Star-studded: It comes after Mel B was revealed to be Seahorse and Sophie Ellis-Bextor was unmasked as the Alien on the premiere episode on Boxing Day (L-R) 

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