Samantha Barks Triumphs as Pufferfish in The Masked Singer 2025 Finale

2025-03-02

The Masked Singer 2025 concluded with a dramatic finale, revealing West End star Samantha Barks as the winner under the Pufferfish costume. The grand finale, aired on February 15, saw finalists Dressed Crab, Pufferfish, and Wolf perform one last time before their identities were unveiled. Judges Maya Jama, Davina McCall, and Jonathan Ross shared their final guesses, with 2024 winner Danny Jones joining as a guest judge. Host Joel Dommett guided viewers through the clues.

Samantha Barks, a 34-year-old from the Isle of Man, is best known for her roles in the West End production of Frozen and the 2012 film Les Misérables. Despite her impressive credentials, many viewers admitted they were unfamiliar with her, sparking mixed reactions on social media. Some fans praised her talent, while others expressed surprise at the result.

The sixth season featured a star-studded lineup, including Olympic legend Mo Farah as Giant Joel, TV presenter Kate Garraway as Spag Bol, and Bake Off judge Prue Leith as Pegasus. Other celebrities unmasked throughout the series included Macy Gray, Andrea Corr, and rapper Example. The show’s elaborate costumes and mystery kept audiences engaged, culminating in a thrilling final that crowned Samantha Barks as the deserving winner.