THE Masked Singer fans have claimed they’ve worked out who Conkers is, revealing the reason they believe he sign up for the show.
Viewers of the reality series, which airs on Saturdays, reckon they’ve got the character sussed out as a star.
The Masked Singer fans have claimed they’ve worked out who Conkers is revealing the reason he’d sign up for the showCredit: Refer to source
Viewers of the ITV reality series reckon they’ve got the character sussed out as a Coronation Street starCredit: Refer to source
His performance matched with clues from the opening VT have led fans to suspect that the face behind the mask is in fact Sam AstonCredit: Not known clear with picture desk
Conkers, who wears a Knight attire on the show, let slip some telling clues about himself on last week’s episode.
The performance matched with clues from his VT have now led fans to suspect that the face behind the mask is none other than .
Sam has played on Corrie since he was 10 years old.
In his opening VT, Conkers was seen in a castle holding a book titled ‘Sam’s Tavern Songs for a Knightly Knees-Up’ and they were also shown holding a painting of from .
He went on to reveal that he is “no stranger to secrets, scandals and shock reveals,” which is very true of being on the cobbles.
They added: “This Conker has played many parts but I’m not looking for credit.”
To which, judge thought that they could have been a guest star in “a lot of things.”
Conkers went on to belt the 1992 hit Jump Around by House of Pain, leaving judges , , and Jonathan, guessing the likes of , , and .
Fans have speculated the soap star, 32, is being disguised by the nut and have revealed the reason he would sign up to the show is because his ‘kids would enjoy it’.
Prior to joining Corrie, Sam also appeared in between 2002 and 2003 and starred as Horrid Henry in TV special The Children’s Party At The Palace.
Fans have speculated the soap star, 32, is being disguised by the nut and have revealed the reason he would sign up to the show is because his ‘kids would enjoy it’.
Sam, has two children with his wife Briony Gardner, who he married in 2019, the couple and a baby girl in May 2022.
Viewers have taken to with their theories, on one user said: “Listening to the voice on repeat, im getting Sam Aston from Corrie.”
“Ooh could be, he’s been doing the TV rounds recently – dancing on ice, catch phrase,” replied another.
A third penned: “I agree that I heard him too… He has kids who would probably be a good age to enjoy it too.”
Other fans on also related Conkers to being the red-headed actor, adding: “I think Conkers is Sam Aston.”
The Masked Singer 2026 Characters
THE Masked Singer's 2026 instalment is full of weird and wonderful characters concealing a host of celebs. Here they are:
- Moth
- Can of Worms
- Red Panda
- Conkers
- Arctic Fox
- Toastie
- Monkey Business
- Yak
- Sloth
- Gargoyle
- Disc Jockey
- Teabag
Guest Judge believed that the “Knees-Up” clue could indicate someone who has been on a dance competition before such as .
And as of 2025, Sam had been a strong contender on the competition show winning the show altogether with his skate partner .
Sam Aston has two children with his wife Briony Gardner who he married in 2019Credit: Instagram
The couple welcomed their first child Sonny back in August 2020 and a baby girl in May 2022Credit: Instagram
The hit shows 2026 instalment is full of weird and wonderful characters concealing a host of celebsCredit: Refer to source
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