ITV’s The Masked Singer viewers slam Natalie Imbruglia Panda win as 'fix'

SHE is the Nineties music star who went from the top of the charts to rock bottom. But now Natalie Imbruglia is ready to play the fame game again after bursting back into the spotlight when she was unmasked as Panda — winner of The Masked Singer at the weekend. Next on the agenda is a new album and UK tour, following years of songwriter’s block.

Natalie Imbruglia has weighed in on the row over her friendship with The Masked Singer judge Davina McCall after she won the ITV show. The Australian star, 47 — famed for hits including Torn and Wrong Impression — beat off competition from Charlotte Church as Mushroom and Mark Feehily who was unmasked at Robobunny.

Natalie Imbruglia has announced a new tour to mark the 25th anniversary of her debut album ‘Left Of The Middle.’Imbruglia will mark 25 years of her 1997 debut on a tour that is described as “a celebration of the album that made her a global star”.It will include hits from the multi-platinum album as well as career highlights and more recent songs from her last album ‘Firebird’.Tweeting about the tour, Imbruglia wrote: “I’ve loved reading your comments reminding me it’s 25 years since I released Left Of The Middle.“This album will always have a special place in my heart & I’m so excited to announce some UK shows this year to celebrate with you.”I’ve loved reading your comments reminding me it’s 25 years since I released Left Of The Middle.This album will always have a special place in my heart & I’m so excited to announce some UK shows this year to celebrate with https://t.co/4juQkGPwHl go on sale on Friday

The Masked Singer will be on our screens until 2024 with loads more bonkers costumes.ITV’s guessing game hosted by Joel Dommett has proved so successful after three series on the box, bosses have ordered two more.Saturday’s final - won by ex-Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia as Panda - drew a peak audience of 7.8 million.Bandicoot TV, who make the show, are thrilled.Boss Derek McLean said: “We are already plotting the next spectacularly surreal season.”Winner Natalie Imbruglia said on Monday she was sad to hear Neighbours - the Australian soap where she launched her career as Beth Brennan - was being axed after 37 years and she would love to return for the finale.She said: “I am really sad. All of us love Neighbours and have grown up with it.“It should go on forever.

The Masked Singer runner-up Charlotte Church has revealed she was gifted a very special keepsake to remember her time on the ITV entertainment show. The 35 year old Welsh singing sensation, who wowed viewers every week with her impressive vocals before being unmasked on the show’s final, exclusively told OK! that although she was “sad” that she couldn’t keep her costume, the team came up with the next best thing.

THE Masked Singer champion Natalie Imbruglia was almost foiled by her own son as they travelled to the UK together. The singer, who took home the winning title as Panda over the weekend, revealed her two-year-old nearly gave it away before she was unmasked. Natalie, 47, told fans on This Morning that her young son Max was the only member of her family that knew the truth about Panda.

Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has revealed she is 'devastated' by the soap's axe.The Masked Singer winner appeared on Monday's episode of This Morning, where she was asked to comment on the news that Australian show has been dropped by Channel 5 in favour of new TV dramas.Natalie, 47, played Beth Brennan for two years on Neighbours and speaking to presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary, confirmed that she found the news that the soap is going off air in the UK 'devastating'.Natalie said: "I think it's devastating. I think, you know, who wants life without Neighbours?"Especially in this country.

The Masked Singer winner Natalie Imbruglia has revealed she used a secret voice trick to enhance her disguise on the programme.The Australian actress and singer, 47, appeared on the latest episode of This Morning in wake of her victory over the weekend.Natalie bested her rival celebrities Charlotte Church and Westlife star Mark Feehily to win the ITV reality singing competition in front of the stunned judges and presenter Joel Dommett on Saturday evening.Speaking to This Morning presenters Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary on Monday, Natalie confirmed that she had also used an American accent to keep her identity hidden.Asked about her experience on The Masked Singer, Natalie said: 'It's great fun. "The fun part is also getting in disguise.

Former Neighbours star Natalie Imbruglia has spoken of her devastation that the popular Aussie soap is being axed in the UK. Speaking on the Heart Breakfast show with JK and Kelly Brook, Natalie, 47, reflected on her time playing Beth Brennan in Ramsay Street, as she backed a fan petition to save the soap from being cancelled. Natalie, who portrayed Beth from 1992 to 1994, told the show’s hosts she was gutted about the news, saying: “Oh I think it's really sad!” The Aussie star, who was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer on Saturday 12 February after impressing the star detectives and fans, continued: “I think at this point we just thought it was gonna go on forever so, I, you know, people are petitioning.

The Masked Singer UK has been recommissioned for a rare two-season order as ITV demonstrates its commitment to the format.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

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THE Masked Singer fans were left laughing after Natalie Imbruglia's winning moment reminded them of an iconic X Factor audition. The singer-songwriter was crowned the winner of the hit ITV series on Saturday night as her character Panda, much to the delight of viewers.

Neighbours as Beth Brennan, Natalie Imbruglia boasts an extremely successful career in music and television.Away from the glaring eyes of the public, the Australian star has faced personal challenges and heartbreak.Last night (February 12), Natalie, 47, was left speechless after her character, Panda, was crowned the winner of The Masked Singer UK, going up against the likes of Charlotte Church and Westlife's Markus Feehily.The Aussie legend belted out hits including Story of My Life by One Direction, wowing judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan and Rita Ora.Daily Star has trawled through the archives to bring you everything you need to know about Natalie...Aged 15, Natalie and her family left Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, in favour of a life in Sydney that set her up for stardom.Her first run-in with fame came just a year later, starring in tele adverts for the likes of Coca Cola and Aussie snack, Twisties.After leaving school aged 16, Natalie went on to secure a role in Neighbours, playing Beth Brennan in over 200 episodes of the Aussie soap, catapulting her to international fame.Just two years after bursting onto the scene, Natalie announced she would be leaving Ramsay Street in favour of a life in England.After moving to London in 1994, she was convinced by her manager, Anne Barrett to record a demo album, later signing with BMG.While she may have been known as Beth, nothing prepared Natalie for her next move.Her demo track, a cover of Ednaswap's Torn, impressed RCA Records, instantly leading to the group making the decision to release the track as a single.The record peaked at Number 2 on the Official UK charts in 1997 before going on to spend 14 weeks at Number One on the Billboard Airplay charts.Since

The Masked Singer is a cultural phenomenon so an exciting arena tour is the natural next step.The ITV series has been entertaining audiences since its UK inception in 2020 and a touring version of the hit show will be hitting the road later this year.With 10 dates lined up from Liverpool to London, The Masked Singer: Live On Stage will take place in April, with just a few changes on board.While comedian Joel Dommett will be returning on presenting duties, The Masked Singer judges Davina McCall, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross will be replaced with three other superstar judges.So, what other changes can The Masked Singer fans expect from the tour?The Masked Singer: Live On Stage tour will welcome former competitors Aston Merrygold and Denise Van Outen as judges this time around.They will be joined by a mystery third celebrity judge who will change every night of the tour.Of the tour, Denise said (via Daily Record): "I am so excited to be a judge on The Masked Singer Live tour."I'm sure we're going to be thrilled by an incredible line-up of mystery celebrities bringing electrifying live performances to audiences up and down the country."Aston added: "The idea of taking The Masked Singer to arenas around the country is absolutely brilliant."The show is not about judgment, it’s about having fun and keeping the audiences guessing."I am so happy to be joining the panel."Being on other side of the desk will be exhilarating in a completely different way, but still with all the excitement and drama of the TV series.

NICOLA Roberts has revealed she knew exactly who Robobunny was after hearing him sing just four words. The Girls Aloud singer returned to the show as Queen Bee to perform the duet and said “all her teenage dreams have come true”.

THE Masked Singer fans think the final clues for Robobunny were too easy – as they guessed their identity. Viewers are convinced it is Westlife’s Mark Feehily behind the mask after the character racked up a score of 14 on a computer game – which is the amount of number ones the band has had.

The Masked Singer UK season 3 saw Panda race to the top as they were crowned the winner of the 2022 series, revealing Natalie Imbruglia under the mask.It was a tight competition right to the very end, as runner-up Charlotte Church was unmasked as Mushroom and Westlife singer Mark Feehily finished in third place as Robobunny.Natalie has enjoyed an impressive musical and acting career, having played a role on Neighbours in her teenage years before going on to achieve chart-topping success as a solo artist.The musician’s song Torn is as beautiful and timeless now as it was when it came out in the 1990s, with the artist releasing her sixth studio album in 2021.Here’s what you need to know about the star.Natalie is 47 years old, having been born on February 4 1975 in Sydney Australia.She was born the second of two daughters to her parents, Maxene Anderson and Elliot Imbruglia.Having grown up in Berkeley Vale, New South Wales, Natalie moved to Sydney with her family when she was 15 years old, where she studied various forms of dance.When she was 16 years old, she was cast in soap opera Neighbours, playing the role of the sweet-natured Beth Brennan for the first time in 1992.Beth’s main relationship on the show was with Brad Willis (Scott Michaelson), with the pair going through a tumultuous journey that saw Beth leave Brad at the altar on their wedding day after finding out that he was cheating on her.However, in the end the pair were married during a second wedding ceremony, with the actors leaving the soap in a storyline that saw their characters move from Erinsborough to Perth.Natalie’s final appearance on Neighbours was in 1994.Some of Natalie’s other TV appearances including guest judging on The X Factor and appearing on

The Masked Singer UK season 3 has come to an end, with Panda announced as the winner of the 2022 series. After numerous mind-boggling clues and incredible musical performances, the victorious singer took off their mask to reveal singer Natalie Imbruglia underneath the costume, much to the amazement of judges Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, Jonathan Ross and Davina McCall and host Joel Dommett. The show began tonight with all 12 of the costumed singers, including the eliminated stars, returning to the stage to perform Lady Gaga’s Edge of Glory, much to the audience’s delight.

The Masked Singer unmasked after being “tortured by her friends and family”, who were desperate to know who was behind the cute and cuddly Panda identity.The star mocked her own shocked reaction, likening it to witnessing a murder scene. Davina, 54, took to Twitter tonight to share her live reactions to the show’s final episode with her 2.7 million followers. After a close final with fellow contestants Mushroom and Robobunny, the character of Panda came out on top. Robobunny was the first finalist to be voted out, revealing himself to be Westlife star Mark Feehily, 41.Coming in second place was Mushroom, who the judges guessed correctly to be operatic sensation Charlotte Church, 35.When Panda was unmasked, she turned out to be none other than late nineties pop icon Natalie Imbruglia, 47.When Davina saw Natalie, she covered her hand with her mouth and screamed repeatedly. Including a clip of herself doing just that, Davina tweeted a string of laughing emojis with the caption: “It was like I’d seen a murder”.Davina also sent out another heartfelt tweet to Natalie, who admitted she was thrilled that people had found her character so funny during the show.“Arrrghhh @natimbruglia soooo cute x,” Davina wrote with a series of red love hearts.“‘I’ve never been funny  before’ yaaaaay!!!”This comes after Davina took to social media just minutes before the winner of the show was unmasked, complaining that her loved ones were “torturing” her for information.Addressing her 1.4 million Instagram followers in a video, she said: “I’m literally being tortured by my friends and family.”“Who is it?” a voice could be heard asking repeatedly in the background. “I’m not going to tell you!” Davina insisted, before another voice added: “You