Season four of The Masked Singer [1] is well underway, and one of the standout performers is the Seahorse. The Seahorse made its debut during episode two of the show, and completely blew the judges away with its performance of "Only Girl" by Rihanna [2]. Naturally, there are already a ton of theories floating around about who could possibly be behind the aquatic getup. From Halsey to Halle Bailey to Tori Kelly, keep reading to see who we think is behind the mask.
Is Hailee Steinfeld the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Judge Nicole Scherzinger threw out the possibility that Steinfeld may be the Seahorse, given the fact that there is an Oscar-nominated star featured this season. Steinfeld scored an Oscar nod for best supporting actress for her role in True Grit in 2011, however, it was later revealed in the show that Mickey Rourke was the Gremlin [4] and he was nominated for an Oscar for The Wrestler in 2009, making him the Oscar-nominated contestant.
Is Halsey the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Based off the rainbow frog clue, judge Jenny McCarthy [5] thinks the Seahorse could be Halsey because she's a big supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Also the "fire burning inside" clue could be a nod to her "Angel on Fire" song.
Is Bebe Rexha the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Because of all the country clues in the package, judge Robin Thicke guessed that the Seahorse might be Rexha since she's "mostly known for her work in country music."
Is Halle Bailey the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Another theory floating around is that the Seahorse is none other than Bailey. She is set to star as Ariel in the upcoming live-action Little Mermaid movie [6], and one of the Seahorse's clues was "living in the ocean can be dangerous." Hmm . . .
Is Emily Blunt the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Based off the "quiet place" hint, some fans think the A Quiet Place actress is behind the Seahorse costume. Given Blunt's 2018 performance in the Mary Poppins remake, we know she can sing [7]!
Is Tori Kelly the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Other fans are guessing on Twitter that Kelly might be the woman in the Seahorse costume purely based on her voice. It's worth noting that she did just release her Solitude album, so it is a possibility.
Is Carrie Underwood the Seahorse on The Masked Singer?
Another theory is that the Seahorse is Underwood. There was an "OK Corral" hint in the package, which could be a nod to her hometown of Oklahoma.