Honestly, who is Frillneck? The electrifying lizard is just one of 12 new masked celebrities competing on season 2 of The Masked Singer Australia. But while some other masks have been easier to guess, I’m really scratching my head over Frillneck.
All The Clues We Have So Far
Clue #1: “I’ve always been a stand-up guy, who hangs with birds of a feather.”
Clue #2: “Under pressure, I can put on a real show.
Clue #3: “I’ve waited a long time to get where I am a lot of work goes on behind the scenes
Clue #4: “I don’t work a 9-5.”
Clue #5: “I know what it’s like to work and be savaged by those who serve.”
Clue #6:“I love my country and I love it’s history.”
Clue #7: “I just want everyone to get a sporting chance, but knocking down tall poppies can be fun too.”
Clue #8: “I’m known for my strong opinions and when I have something to say, you’ll know it.”
Clue #9: “I’m theatrical and I’m comfortable putting on a show.”
Clue #9: “In life you never know what the right move is, so I like to take risks. They don’t always pay off but no pain, no gain. “
Clue #10: “And remember, your critics aren’t always right and that’s why sometimes you have to ignore the rules.
Clue #11: It’s easy to be judged in our society but it’s also fun to love a larrikin.”
Clue #12: “I’m not always recognised and people don’t always believe I am who I say I am.”
Clue #13: “I don’t care what Miley Cyrus thinks.”
Clue #14: What you don’t know about me would fill a book, maybe I’ll write that book, I love to tell an Australian story, or maybe not.
Clue #15: What I do is very diverse, some of it would scare your socks off, it’s hair raising. But I don’t want you to think of me as a monster.
Clue #16: I just believe you need to go big or go home.
Clue #17: Most of my life I’ve worked with others, but sometimes you have to go out on your own before the horned lady sings.
Clue #18: I’m rock and roll and so much more.
Clue #19: I know I have anger management issues but im protective of my babies. Each and every one had a difficult birth.
Clue #20: I don’t love one dolly more than any other.
Clue #21: I’m not seen as the literary type, but when you turn things around everything is surprising in the middle.
Clue #22: I’m patriotic. Even success around the world won’t stop me from coming home.
Clue #23: Most of my days are spent in solitude, interrupted only by the very world I create.
The obvious thing to say here is that Frillneck is a comedian, but is that too obvious? I don’t know. There is a bit of a laughing track in Frillneck’s first official clue video, so maybe they are a comedian.
This is The Masked Singer we’re talking about though, so the “comedian” element to the clue could just be a red herring. And “stand-up guy” could just mean Frillneck is a really decent person, right?
The People Most Likely To Be Frillneck
I honestly feel like 99 per cent of Australian comedians could be Frillneck, take your pick. So instead, I’m going to go with a more left-field guess.
What if Frillneck is Robert Irwin?
Got a beautiful frilled-neck lizard crossing the road, one of my absolute favourite reptiles up here!! pic.twitter.com/iWUfXcDuxM
— Robert Irwin (@RobertIrwin) August 11, 2019
I just find it a bit suss that New Idea, quoting mysterious sources, published a yarn recently titled, “Robert Irwin to release his own album”. That’s it, that was literally the article. Plus, Irwin is absolutely a “stand-up guy” and he works at a zoo, which sort of, maybe covers the “birds of a feather” part of the clue.
His sister, Bindi, can sing, but whether or not that talent runs in the family is a mystery to me. Irwin is learning how to play the guitar at the moment, so make of that what you will.
The Guesses (So Far)
Guesses for Frillneck include Adam Hills, Hugh Jackman, Jamie Durie, John Travolta, Liam Hemsworth, Peter Rowsthorn and Tim Minchin, Paul McDermott, Jake Gyllenhaal, David Campbell or Desmond Tutu. Tonight’s guesses included Adam Garcia, Todd McKenney, John Travolta and Tim Minchin.
Anywho, beloved comedian Urzila Carlson will replace Lindsay Lohan on the guessing panel this season. She’ll join the usual lineup of Jackie O, Dave Hughes, and Dannii Minogue.
The Masked Singer Australia will premiere August 10 on Channel 10.
