Traffic Cone is a masked celebrity contestant on the third season of The Masked Singer UK.
Appearance[]
The costume resembles a standard orange and white traffic cone, with a cartoon-style face and facial hair. The contestant's arms resembles black and yellow striped tape. A flashing orange light can be found on top of the traffic cone.
In a similar fashion to Sausage, Traffic Cone has new elements added to his outfit each time he appears. He started to wear a hi-vis jacket in Episode 4, along with a traffic lights necklace in Episode 5, a starry black tuxedo in Episode 6, and a colorful a flower garland with a pair of sunglasses in Episode 7.
Songs[]
| Week | Song Selection | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley | WIN |
| 3 | "When She Loved Me" by Sarah McLachlan | SAFE |
| 4 | "Back for Good" by Take That | SAFE |
| 5 | "A Million Dreams" from The Greatest Showman | SAFE |
| 6 | "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes | ELIM |
Clues[]
| Week | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Heyo, I'm Traffic Cone. You're looking at me like, 'Why a traffic cone?'. Easiest decision ever, the shape of a traffic cone is just like something that's close to my heart. You might think traffic cones are all about safety, but not me, I'm here to bring the party. With the help of these threads, I reckon I got a sporting chance of keeping you guessing and I'm hoping I'm on the road to success, cause there ain't no plan B. Get ready 'cause I'm the OG TC." |
| 3 | “Last time the panel strugged to get the shape of me, and I’m not planning on making it easy any time soon. Look, I’m not saying I’m here to make a racket, but I will break the rules from time to time. I am here for a bit of competition, though, and it’s great to be able to take on the best, and I mean the very best. I squared off against the fourth best in the world once. Cheeky! But I also got smashed at Wimbledon. Still, there’s nothing like the sound of fans in the stands shouting your name. Tonight I’m gonna sock it to you. Hope y’all ready for this?” |
| 4 | “Last time, I brought the chill vibes. But when it came to who I am, The panel hit a mental road block. The thing about traffic cones is they’re part of the everyday urban landscape. But let me tell you, this one has an alter ego. I’ve lived a double life. Monday to Friday is one thing, but come the weekend, the world was my oyster. Not gonna lie, life was sweet! If I bought a new crib, it’d be a house made of candy. Tonight, I’m gonna give a performance that’ll stop traffic.” |
| 5 | “In my last performance, I brought the boy band vibes. The panel thought they were getting closer, but I think they’re still stuck in traffic. See this chain? Gold. See these rings? Platinum. I got that diamond bling, yo. And a royally sick cut. Every day, I feel “hashtag blessed”. But also bare humbled. Humbled by all the opportunities and adventures that have come my way. Am I right? Tonight, I’m aiming to be the greatest showman, so LET’S HAVE IT!” |
| 6 | "In my last performance, the panel still couldn't agree on who I am. They're asking who aria? But they still have "Boe" idea. Now you might be thinking that as a traffic cone, it's all about keeping your feet on the ground. But prepare to have your mind blown. 'Cause this traffic cone did his thing at nearly 20 thousand feet. Dizzying heights don't faze me. I was probably more nervous when I got invited to a swanky private gig for a real power couple. I even left a little something on the carpet for them to remember me. Some people try to tell you that youth is wasted on the young. But let me tell you, I know better than anyone how to harness your youth. Tonight, can the panel 'piña' name on me?" |
| First Episode Clue |
|---|
| "I made my money taking my top off." |
| Two Lies and a Truth | Answer |
|---|---|
| I had a gold plated childhood. | ✅ |
| My name makes me King, but I'm no rascal. | ❌ |
| It's often been said that I'm a stand up fella. | ❌ |
| Social Media Clue |
|---|
| "You caught me learning my lyrics. I've always struggled learning my words, which is why I've put together my new online tutorial to improve your memory. 50% off for a limited time only. Swipe up now for more info." |
| News Reporter Clue |
|---|
| In some heartwarming celebrity news, the famous orange heartthrob Traffic Cone, today has admitted to fans that he has a soft spot for children's toys. When asked about it, he simply said; "I have a couple of pieces, that I never leave home without." |
| Clue Answers |
|---|
| Aled sang for Charles and Diana hence "invited to a swanky private gig for a real power couple." |
| The £10 note in Aled's clue VT pointed to him being a famous tenor. |
| Aled once duetted with his younger self hence "I know better than anyone how to harness your youth". |
| 'Believe' on the side of Traffic Cone was a hint to Aled's most recent album 'Believe'. |
Final Guesses[]
| Week | Mo's Guess | Davina's Guess | Joan's Guess | Rita's Guess | Jonathan's Guess |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shane Richie | Russell Watson | Derrick Evans | Rob Brydon | Bradley Walsh |
Video[]
Traffic Cone Performs 'Never Gonna Give You Up' By Rick Astley - S 3 Ep 2 - The Masked Singer UK
TrafficCone Performs 'When She Loved Me' By Sarah McLachlan - Season 3 Ep 4 - The Masked Singer UK
Traffic Cone Performs 'Back For Good' By Take That - Season 3 Ep 5 - The Masked Singer UK
Traffic Cone Performs By 'A Million Dreams' By The Greatest Showman - S3 Ep 6 - The Masked Singer UK
Traffic Cone Performs 'Escape (Piña Colada Song)' By Rupert Holmes - S3 E7 - The Masked Singer UK
The Masked Singers Perform 'I Want It That Way' By Backstreet Boys - S3 Ep 4 - The Masked Singer UK
ALED JONES IS TRAFFIC CONE! - Season 3 Ep 7 - The Masked Singer UK
ALED JONES' First Unmasked Interviews - Season 3 Ep 7 - The Masked Singer UK
Trivia[]
- Before his unmasking, Traffic Cone was 'accidentally' revealed as Rob Beckett. [1]
- Traffic Cone can show that his outfit is wide enough for him to crouch down until his legs are fully covered. He then needs Joel to help him stand up straight again.
- He is the first contestant who was safe throughout the UK Series to fail to reach the Final, and instead be unmasked in the Semi-Final.
- He's the third contestant to sing a Disney song, as his song for week 3 had previously been recorded for Toy Story 2. The first two were Octopus and Dragon.
- Traffic Cone is the first male contestant in The Masked Singer UK history to be placed 5th during the semi-finals.
- The costume for Traffic Cone is used during The Masked Singer UK Live Tour, along with Panda, Badger, Unicorn, and Dragon.
- This costume was reused in France's fourth season as the basis for Cône.
- The judges guessed Traffic Cone to be Chris Kamara, but he was the Ghost in Season 4.
- The judges guessed Traffic Cone to be Martin Kemp, but he was the Cat in the Cat and Mouse in Season 4.
References[]
Gallery[]
| UK Masked Singers | |
|---|---|
| Series 1 | |
Fox • Hedgehog • Monster • Octopus Pharaoh • Queen Bee • Tree • Unicorn | |
| Series 2 | |
Dragon • Grandfather Clock • Harlequin • Robin Sausage • Seahorse • Swan • Viking | |
| Series 3 | |
Lionfish • Mushroom • Panda • Poodle Robobunny • Rockhopper • Snow Leopard • Traffic Cone | |
| Series 4 | |
Jellyfish • Knitting • Otter • Phoenix Piece of Cake • Pigeon • Rhino • Rubbish | |
| Series 5 | |
Cricket • Dippy Egg • Eiffel Tower • Maypole Owl • Piranha • Rat • Weather | |
| I'm a Celebrity | |
Kangaroo • Koala • Witchetty Grub • Wombat | |
| Christmas Special | |