'The Masked Singer' fans correctly guessed the Diver was Tom Sandoval — here's every theory that pointed to the famous TV villain
Kirsten Acuna
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Fans have been guessing the Diver's identity as Tom Sandoval since Fox teased the character on season 10 of "The Masked Singer."Trae Patton / FOX
"The Masked Singer" season 10 kicked off on September 27 on Fox with 16 new contestants.
Celebrities dress up in over-the-top costumes with a new celeb revealed each week.
Fans convinced "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval may be the Diver were proven right.
This story was originally published on September 27, 2023, and has since been updated to reflect Sandoval's unmasking on the show.
"The Masked Singer" fans were rewarded Wednesday night when the Diver was revealed to be none other than "Vanderpump Rules" star Tom Sandoval.
"It was so much fun," Sandoval said of participating on the show. "Being able to come out here and perform, behind the mask, not being judged, just being judged on my performance, it was really nice."
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When asked by celebrity panelist Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg if it was difficult for him to come on the show and be vulnerable, the Bravo star said, "Yeah, it was. But it was nice. I felt protected under the mask. This costume is incredible."
He added: "There's so many talented people here. I'm just honored to be part of it."
Weeks ahead of the show's season 10 premiere on September 27, "Vanderpump Rules" fans started guessing the person performing in the Diver costume was none other than Sandoval.
Here are all of the clues and reasons behind why people thought we'd see a Bravo star reveal along with the other original guesses the celebrity judges guessed.
Clues we had about the Diver
The Diver performs on "The Masked Singer."Michael Becker / FOX
Both the September 10 pre-season special and premiere gave a number of clues about the Diver's identity, who performed "Anyway You Want It" by Journey in round one. During round two, the masked singer sang along to OneRepublic's "I Ain't Worried."
These are the clues fans received:
Diver says they've "been everyone's favorite person to hate" and they understand why.
A photo of a cardinal.
A knight statue.
A compass pointing toward the Midwest.
Diver says they've made mistakes, but "did it for love."
They've been in the headlines.
It's suggested Diver is a successful businessperson. Their face is seen on a fake magazine promoting their wealth.
Diver says they have modeled, acted, and sang.
"I was always waiting to become a household name. I just didn't know it would be for everyone hating me," Diver says.
Red high heels are shown.
"I'm well-suited for the club," was Diver's final clue.
Why fans are convinced Diver must be Sandoval
A photo of the Diver on The Masked Singer next to Tom Sandoval
Could Tom Sandoval be the Diver?Michael Becker/Fox, Greg Doherty/Getty Images
Celebrity panel judge Ken Jeong guessed Diver's identity as Sandoval on premiere night.
"This can only be the biggest star of 2023, Tom Sandoval," Jeong said to boos from the live audience, referring to him as "Scandoval," referencing the reality star's very public breakup with "Vanderpump Rules" costar Ariana Madix.
Additionally, others have pointed out that the Bravo star is from St. Louis, Missouri, explaining the cardinal and Midwest clues. (The Midwest city's baseball team is the St. Louis Cardinals.)
Those are the main reasons fans are gravitating towards Sandoval.
Sandoval also has some singing experience. "Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras" performs popular song covers and are currently on tour.
The knight statue clue may be a reference to media outlets comparing him to trying to have a "white knight" vibe. Jeong thought it was a reference to Sandoval's businesses running at night.
The red high heels on Wednesday's show were a direct nod to "Vanderpump Rules."
Guesses people had other than Sandoval
Other celebrity judge guesses for the Diver included Scott Disick and Adam Levine.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ABA; Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images
Two other celebrity panel guesses included Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and Scott Disick.
I highly doubt this is Levine. Though Levine has made headlines for an alleged affair the singer has since denied, the voice doesn't seem right. Celebrities can disguise their voice when performing, but the Diver's vocals were the weakest of the five contestants who performed on premiere night.
Disick seems to be a good alternative guess to Sandoval. He's definitely been a TV villain from his connection to "The Kardashians" and has started multiple businesses, including a clothing brand and vitamin companies.
But neither man has a clear connection to the Midwest.
New episodes of "The Masked Singer" air Wednesday nights on Fox at 8 p.m. ET.
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