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The Masked Singer Australia host Osher Günsberg has taken a swipe at a disgruntled viewer who accused him of spoiling Monday night’s reveal.
The episode saw the Blowfly unmasked as former Australian Idol star Shannon Noll.
Osher, who was tweeting along at home as the episode aired, said he’d figured out Shannon was the Blowfly without needing to study the clues or listen to his voice.
The Masked Singer Australia host Osher Günsberg (pictured) has taken a swipe at a disgruntled viewer who accused him of spoiling Monday night’s reveal
The 48-year-old wrote: ‘I don’t see the clues, I can’t hear the voices when they’re singing as I’m not standing near a speaker – but I KNEW it was Shannon 2 eps ago when he tapped me on the shoulder and then poked me in the eye, which is the exact trick he used to do back on Idol.’
He posted the tweet shortly after Shannon had been unmasked for eastern viewers, but the moment had yet to air in other time zones.
One angry South Australian viewer informed Osher the episode hadn’t finished in their state.
‘Er… time zone, dude. Rooster has only just finished singing in South Australia,’ they tweeted alongside an angry-faced emoji.
Osher, who hosted Australian Idol when Shannon placed runner-up in 2003, told the viewer it was their fault for checking Twitter knowing there would be spoilers.
‘Oh I’m so sorry that I came into your house, unlocked your phone, and forced you to look at an app. I won’t do it again,’ he replied sarcastically.
Osher, tweeting along at home, said he’d figured out Shannon was the Blowfly without needing to study the clues or listen to his voice. He posted the tweet shortly after Shannon had been unmasked for eastern viewers, but the moment had yet to air in other time zones
One angry South Australian viewer informed Osher the episode hadn’t finished in their state
‘Also, if you don’t know to not look at Twitter when you don’t live in an east coast time zone, you probably shouldn’t own a phone.’
Fans and followers praised his comeback, with many agreeing Twitter should be a no-go for people wanting to avoid spoilers.
‘Your best work to date,’ one user tweeted, while another added: ‘Maybe don’t go on social media if you don’t want spoilers?’
Osher, who hosted Australian Idol when Shannon placed runner-up in 2003, told the viewer it was their fault for checking Twitter knowing there would be spoilers
The identity of Blowfly was revealed during Monday’s episode of The Masked Singer.
The mystery celebrity was unmasked as Shannon Noll, who was the runner-up on the first season of Australian Idol almost 20 years ago.
Judges Abbie Chatfield and Mel B managed to guess his identity.
The identity of Blowfly was revealed during Monday’s episode of The Masked Singer
The mystery celebrity was unmasked as Shannon Noll, who was the runner-up on the first season of Australian Idol almost 20 years ago
‘Oh, I feel how I would imagine I would have felt if you’d won Australian Idol. It’s all happening for me!’ an excited Abbie said.
‘I think I’m gonna vomit. Someone else talk. I’m so happy!’ she continued.
‘Can I just say, Shannon, you’ve made Abbie so happy but you’ve also made me and Chrissie [Swan] so happy because the three ladies, we all have guessed somebody right,’ Mel B added.
The judges final guesses for Blowfly included Xavier Rudd and Grant Denyer.
Judges Abbie Chatfield (pictured) and Mel B managed to guess the celebrity’s identity behind the mask
Shannon competed against Snapdragon, Rooster, Mirrorball and Microphone.
It comes after the identity of Popcorn was unmasked as Australian singer Sam Sparro on Sunday night.
Judge Mel B couldn’t contain her excitement after correctly guessing the celebrity.
‘I can’t believe I got it right. You’re amazing. Sam, you’re bloody amazing,’ a shocked Mel said.
Following the reveal, Sam said: ‘I knew Mel would be the first one. I knew you would guess me. I used to be called a Spice Boy my whole life.’
‘I went to all your US tours. I went to the premiere of the movie. You’ve been a big part of my life.’
It comes after the identity of Popcorn was unmasked as Australian singer Sam Sparro on Sunday night