Poodle has a loofah-style appearance. The contestant is wearing a full bodysuit, with multi-colored spots on. Each set of limbs features a loofah-type object in a different color scheme. The body features a blue and white polka dot pattern, possibly resembling clouds in the sky. The contestants hands feature a white and multi-colored polka dot pattern and the contestant's feet, feature a green with white polka dot pattern, possibly resembling daisies in the grass. The mask itself, resembles a standard poodle head, in yellow and bright pink, in contrast to the other colors. He also wears a pink collar around his neck.
"Woof, woof, or should I say hello? I'm The Poodle Because I've always loved a bit of glamour and I don't mind telling you that flamboyance really is a little bit fabulous. It's something I've always admired. I can't wait to be let off the leesh in this competition. I'm very eager to start. Are you r-r-r-ready for me? Ruff!"
3
“In my last outing, I rocketed into the limelight and I enjoyed every second of it. When it comes to who I am, the panel are certianly barking up the wrong tree. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you the Poodle is no ordinary mutt. We’re full pedigrees, and I have been trained very well. In fact, I have been doing what I do for annums and annums. Although I try to be the goodest boy there is, when and if I’ve ever put a paw out of line, is nothing like a light bashing by a newspaper to curb your behaviour. And let me let you in on a little secret. I’m no stranger to a dog collar.”
4
“The panel think they picked up my scent but they haven’t even got a whiff. Aroooo! I shouldn’t have to tell you that a dog is for life, not just for Christmas. That’s 12 months, 365 days a year. There’s nothing like getting a scratch behind the ear and opening some presents to get your tail wagging. Just remember, be safe and always check the yuletide times. Oh no thank you, not for me. I’m not a fan. Tonight, I’m making a bow vow to be best in show.”
First Episode Clue
“I once went on a very long walkies.”
Two Lies and a Truth
Answer
I might be fancy but I'm not afraid to busk it.
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I've been known for being hazel, cerulean and ultra lilac.
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I have to admit, I do love to be idolised.
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It's Not Me, It's You
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"Roses are red, violets are blue, guitars are my passion, let me show them to you"
The 'Dog Collar' clues were a nod to Tom being a choirboy and his surname, Chaplin
"Not afraid to busk it" referred to Tom busking all over the UK in aid of 'The Big Issue'
"Tread on clouds" and the snowman bauble alluded to Tom's cover of 'Walking in the Air'
One of Poodle's clue packages alluded to Christmas, and showed a #1 rosette on top of the tree. This refers to Keane's song "Somewhere Only We Know", which was covered by Lily Allen for a John Lewis Christmas advert.
Poodle's song clue 'Unwritten' is because Keane beat Natasha Bedingfield in Best Breakthrough Act at the 2005 BRIT Awards
TOM CHAPLIN IS POODLE! - Season 3 Ep 5 - The Masked Singer UK
TOM CHAPLIN's First Unmasked Interview - Season 3 Ep 5 - The Masked Singer UK
Trivia[]
Poodle sang Natasha Bedingfield's song "Unwritten". Natasha played Pepper in the sixth US season.
Chaplin's song, "Somewhere Only We Know" was performed in the 2013 John Lewis Christmas advert by Lily Allen, whom Jonathan had previously guessed that night to be Mushroom.
Jonathan guessed Poodle to be Peter Crouch, who was a judge on The Masked Dancer UK.