Charlie Simpson

The Masked Singer final aired tonight (February 18) with fans 'screaming' at their televisions when Rhino removed his mask, finally revealing his identity.

Fans believed this links to their film Wedding Crashers, which could be a nod to the boyband's song Crashed the Wedding. He was incredible from the very first performance and I knew it was him. And there's a really famous lyric from this band that this band is from. During Rhino's clues on tonight's programme, a math problem was shown, with the answer being 3000. Taking to Twitter on viewer said: "Omg, Masked Singer is only show that has me screaming at the TV. For weeks, many believed it was him hiding behind the Rhino mask after picking up on the telling clues.

Rhino performed for a final time as millions tuned into watch The Masked Singer final on Saturday night.

[ Rhino ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/masked-singer-rhino-charlie-simpson-26044121)made his debut on the hit ITV show, covering Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars for his first performance. As well as Charlie's singing voice giving him away, fans' convinced it was him had their theory backed up by several clear hints in Rhino's many VTS during his time on the programme. If you can't see the form below, click [Loose Women's Ruth Langsford 'exposes' Coleen Nolan for savage off-camera jibe](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/ruth-langsford-loose-women-coleen-26239504) [*ITV Vera viewers call out drama over 'impossible' Newcastle error in latest episode](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/vera-itv-newcastle-holy-island-26167295) [*Riley Jones 'misses' Vera episode as fans urge him to stay safe](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/riley-jones-vera-itv-twitter-26242704) [Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn showing up in a VT ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/masked-singer-rhino-charlie-simpson-26179804)in a nod to Crashed The Wedding and a 'show for everyone' - a clear refence to Busted's Ticket for Everyone tour, they are happy to argue their theory with anyone who challenges it. And that was all it took for many viewers to decide that [ Rhino was Charlie, ](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/masked-singer-rhino-charlie-simpson-26216861)largely down to the Busted star's instantly recognisable voice.

The Masked Singer UK final was on Saturday night and three celebrities behind the mask sang to be named the 2023 champion.

"It's time to put the wild into wild west. Well howdy doody, it's the last chance to guess who I am," Rhino said in the VT. Fox, who was played by Denise Van Outen, said how lovely it was to be back on the show and said: "I can detect a slight northern accent. "I think it could James Blunt, you know." But now it's over to you." "I've had the best time. And I'm so pleased I am." When Mo revealed that he genuinely thought she was Shania Twain, Natalie took it as a compliment and said: "I'm so buzzing." Three members of Busted" referencing the three arrows Jonathan mentioned earlier. In the end, Natalie Appleton was indeed unmasked as Fawn and the first to be revealed tonight. The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. Busted's Charlie Simpson was revealed to be Rhino as he won The Masked Singer 2023 final.

The Masked Singer 2023 came to an end this weekend, with Rhino, aka Charlie Simpson, crowned as the winner.

[Piece of Cake](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-piece-of-cake-season-4/). [subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article). [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or [Streaming Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/streaming-guide/), or visit our dedicated [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) hub. [Jellyfish](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-jellyfish-season-4/), and Richie Samnbora was unveiled as the show's [Jacket Potato](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-jacket-potato-season-4/). Season 4 kicked off on New Year's Day with the first set of contestants taking to the stage. [RadioTimes.com](https://www.radiotimes.com/) poll, [Busted star Charlie Simpson was top of fans’ list to be Rhino on The Masked Singer](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/the-masked-singer-rhino-charlie-simpson-exclusive-newsupdate/), while most [fans thought Phoenix was Doctor Who star David Tennant](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-phoenix-doctor-who-david-tennant-exclusive-newsupdate/). On whether his bandmates knew Rhino was him all along, he added "My band mates in both Busted and Fightstar guessed it was me within the first two seconds of hearing Rhino sing. [Knitting](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-knitting-season-4/) was unveiled as Steps star Claire Richards, and actress Daisy May Cooper was revealed to be behind the mask of [Otter](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-otter-season-4/). Her unmasking was followed by [Cat & Mouse](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-are-cat-mouse-season-4/), who were unveiled as Shirlie and Martin Kemp, [Rubbish](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-rubbish-season-4/) (Stephen Hendry), and [Pigeon](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-pigeon-season-4/) (Katherine Ryan). I had no idea who I was actually up against and didn’t really hear the other people sing as we were kept away from each other during filming," Simpson said after being unmasked. [Fawn](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-fawn-season-4/), [Rhino](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-rhino-season-4/) and [Phoenix](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-who-is-phoenix-season-4/) took to the stage for one last chance to impress judges [Davina McCall](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/davina-mccall-masked-singer-judge/), [Mo Gilligan](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/talent-shows/mo-gilligan-the-masked-singer-judge/), [Rita Ora](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/rita-ora-the-masked-singer/) and [Jonathan Ross](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/jonathan-ross-the-masked-singer/). [The Masked Singer fans think Phoenix is Doctor Who star](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-phoenix-doctor-who-david-tennant-exclusive-newsupdate/) [The Masked Singer fans say Jacket Potato is EastEnders star](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/masked-singer-jacket-potato-shane-richie-newsupdate/)

Rhino was unveiled in tonight's final of The Masked Singer, as they took on the other two finalists on the ITV show, Fawn and Phoenix.

In one clue they had said: "I'm chief of this town and I’m happy-go-lucky, but one of you guys might think I’m quite muggy." They also had their make-up artist dress with vampire teeth, with some thinking that could be a hint to their past roles if they were an actor or a song title of one of their own pieces of music. Other clues included a sign that said "Home, 199900 km" whilst it also appeared there was a link to New York City, as a Statue of Liberty figurine and a red apple were shown. "My band mates in both Busted and Fightstar guessed it was me within the first two seconds of hearing Rhino sing. You grow quite attached to your character during the show as you spend so much time with the costume. As the masks came off this evening, Rhino left the whole studio audience and panel - including Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and Rita Ora - shocked.

The Masked Singer's Rhino has been unmasked as Busted frontman Charlie Simpson after the celebrity took on Phoenix and Fawn during the grand final of the ...

Revealing his favourite performance of the series, he said: "I think Use Somebody by Kings Of Leon was my favourite song to sing. I also knew the words better than most of the other songs, so I felt as though I could just enjoy performing it." The whole thing seems like a bit of a blur looking back." Another clue was: "Being a sheriff, sometimes it can feel like you are a puppet of the law and when that happens, you have to learn how to cut the strings." In Rhino's first VT, a sign appeared that said "Welcome to Cobalt" which also said that there was a population of 158,967 people, and the rules were "no spittin', no thievin', and no shoutin'". [Jonathan Ross](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/jonathan-ross), [Rita Ora](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/rita-ora), [Davina McCall](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/davina-mccall) and [Mo Gilligan](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/mo-gilligan) have been speculating which celebrities are hiding behind the elaborate disguises.

There were several simple clues, including a maths sum adding to 3000, referencing the band's song "Year 3000" a school uniform was another clue and a target ...

Fans once again hailed the win on social media, with some saying it was well deserved. Many fans were absolutely sure Rhino was Busted's Charlie Simpson after several obvious clues. @Chels said: "Top 2 are ones I’ve known from week 1 just like I knew Jellyfish was Amber Riley. Phoenix is Ricky Wilson and Rhino is Charlie Simpson" However, many claimed to know one particular act even before the final was close to airing. @Tracey said: “Got Nicola Appleton - now Rhino is Charlie Simpson & Phoenix is Ricky Wilson”

Masked Singer fans were convinced long before he removed his mask that Charlie Simpson was Rhino.

And then, if that didn't give the game away, there was also an appearance of a black and red school tie, the same colour as the ones worn by Busted in their What I Go To School For video. But it was a three-word clue that proved beyond doubt for many that Charlie was Rhino even before he took his mask off. Rhino was one of three acts left standing in The Masked Singer series four final, alongside Fawn and Ricky Wilson's Phoenix and made an early bid for victory with a performance of Lewis Capaldi's Before You Go. Fans of the series had proved very astute at identifying the three finalists long before their masks were removed but it was a three-word clue that proved Rhino's identity beyond all doubt. While many correctly guessed it was Simpson, there were a lot convinced [it was former X Factor singer James Arthur](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/masked-singer-fans-split-rhino-26274772). [many also thought it was one of her three All Saints bandmates](https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/masked-singer-fans-certain-know-26274654).

In the end, Rhino was crowned the winner of the 2023 series of The Masked Singer, edging out Phoenix and Fawn in the final. Pictured: Rhino and Harlequin at ...

Mack opted for actress Jenna Coleman and Ora guessed actress Suzanne Shaw was behind the mask. - Fawn: Natalie Appleton (Singer) - Rhino: Charlie Simpson (Singer) I do recommend.” What an amazing act.” I often forget lyrics to my own songs.”

James Arthur has hit out at fans after Charlie Simpson was unveiled as Rhino and crowned the winner of The Masked Singer during Saturday night's finale.

Fun: 'I was terrified the entire time. Adding of his time on the show he said: 'I was very happy when Joel called my name. 'I think Use Somebody by Kings Of Leon was my favourite song to sing. 'I was terrified the entire time. The thing I was scared most of was remembering lyrics. Assuring fans there were no hard feelings, he said: 'Honoured to be compared to @charliesimpson by the way.