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Who is behind the costume of Scissors? (Picture: PA)

It’s time to get those thinking caps on again because TV’s favourite guessing game – The Masked Dancer – is back for a new series.

Joel Dommett has returned to front the show, as 12 more mystery celebrities don some elaborate costumes and bust a move, in their bid to outwit judges Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, new judge Peter Crouch and Davina McCall – as well as try and baffle the folks at home.

Among those showing off their moves on the stage is Scissors – but just who is hiding behind that distinctive-looking outfit?

Here are the clues we’ve been given so far to their identity…

What clues have been given about Scissors on The Masked Dancer?

The guessing game is on to decipher who the Scissors might really be – here’s what we have been told so far:

  • Something of a funny girl, sharp
  • Writing on the mirror in lipstick could be to do with RuPaul’s Drag Race
  • Spotted cereal bowl, possibly a Dalmation link
  • Done her fair share of touring
  • ‘These peepers are feline like they could use 40 winks’ – could it be a Pussycat Doll?
  • Sometimes it helps to have a little bit of an X Factor in your life – could they be a former reality TV contestant
  • They could be from Germany given Frankfurt flag was flying in their VT
  • Two of the following are true: Tried to find before finding fame; Burlesque took an unexpected turn and a dumb decision lead to a very fizzy mouth
  • Given the references to the Pussycat Dolls, judges believe Scissors could be Ashley Roberts
  • Doesn’t consider themselves a ‘singer first and foremost’ but has been at the top of the charts again and again… and even maybe knocked Elvis Presley off the top spot
  • They’ve won (or been a part of a TV show that’s won) an Emmy for a dancing-related TV show
  • Wossy believes they are Danish due to a camera zooming in on a Danish pastry
  • There are rainbow coloured hearts and costumes in the routine, suggesting a link to the LGBTQ+ community
  • They were in a high-profile relationship but are now single
  • Clue is 4,5,8,0,5 – could this be a US postcode?
  • Repetition is a scissor’s bread and butter
  • References to Britney Spears songs and a biopic – someone who starred in Crossroads?
  • A scene stealer
  • Jumping for joy – a possible Glee star?

Who is Scissors on The Masked Dancer?

Sheridan Smith

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (13025282y) Sheridan Smith 'The Railway Children Return' film premiere, Picturehouse Central, London, UK - 10 Jul 2022
Could Sheridan Smith be the Scissors?David Fisher/Shutterstock)

Sheridan has appeared in Funny Girl and been a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race, so the clue’s so far appear to line up.

She has also got a long history as a stage performer, which would make sense as she’s a great dancer.

Dianne Buswell

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Is Dianne moonlighting as a pair of scissors? (Picture: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

The Scissors is a natural dancer, so fans suspected that it could be Strictly’s Dianne Buswell, who is known for her bright red hair.

Prior to taking part in Strictly, Dianne also worked as a hairdresser, so the clues are lining up for the professional dancer.

Kimberly Wyatt

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 29: Kimberly Wyatt attends the 12th annual Grand Prix Ball in aid of the Global Gift Foundation, at The Hurlingham Club on June 29, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by John Phillips/Getty Images)
Is it Kimberly Wyatt or one of her Pussycat Dolls pals? (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Davina McCall was certain that the Scissors were Kimberly Wyatt after a clue pointed to it being one of the Pussycat Dolls.

The Scissors told us in show one: ‘These peepers are feline like they could use 40 winks.’

We know they can all dance – so it is Kimberly or another PCD star under that mask?

Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden
Is Amanda Holden the mysterious dancer?(Picture: WireImage)

After a clue suggested Scissors appeared on a dating show before finding fame, Wossy pointed out Amanda had tried to find love on TV.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge’s first appearance on our screens was as a contestant trying to strike up a romance on Blind Date, back in 1991.

Heidi Range

Heidi Range
Heidi was a part of Atomic Kittens and Sugababes (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Universal Music & Soho House)

Heidi Range from the Sugababes is our next guest.

Seeing as she was part of a pretty successful girl-band, and starred on Dancing on Ice in 2012, could Scissors be Heidi?

Heather Morris

Heather Morris
Guesses have included the Glee star (Picture: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Guesses have also included Heather Morris, the actress who starred in Glee and has also appeared on Dancing On Ice.

The hints to all things American and the cheerleader pom-poms have left some of the judges guessing it’s the actress who plays Brittany on the show.

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The Masked Dancer airs Saturday nights on ITV.

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