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‘The Masked Singer’ Season 11: Is Thelma Houston under Clock mask? Fans join dots with the help of selfie

Rita Ora's selfie has led to fans believing Thelma Houston is under the Clock mask in 'The Masked Singer'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans are strongly suggesting that veteran singer Thelma Houston is underneath 'The Masked Singer' Season 11 costume Clock.

This speculation gained momentum after a Reddit post shared spoilers, including a selfie of Rita Ora.

In the Reddit post, Thelma's name is written under the note in Rita's picture, which has convinced fans that Clock is indeed Thelma.

Soon after this, fans started to share the spoilers and made their guesses.

"My gosh I love ClockMask she’s singing Respect by Aretha Franklin and she said she beat Aretha for an award they were both nominated for which is insane!!!! Apparently she’s Thelma Houston who honestly I’ve never heard of but I love her on this show," a fan wrote on Twitter.

"Thelma Houston is Clock Chrissy Metz is Poodle Moth," wrote another. "It's me researching all the clues still and it's all coming back to Thelma Houston," added another. 

'The Masked Singer' Season 11: Clues for Clock 

Clock is a unique costume shaped like a large antique clock. Her face is designed with two small clocks as eyes, complete with eyelashes, red lips, and bronze vine-inspired eyebrows.

The hands of the clocks on her face always point to twelve. Her body resembles yet another clock, and she wears a lime green ball gown adorned with flowers.

Several clues from the package have strongly linked Clock to Thelma. For instance, her mentioning that she performed for a president, her reference to having a date in her name, and her mention of a Golden Globe have all pointed to Thelma.

These clues have created a strong connection between Clock and Thelma, suggesting that she might be the celebrity behind the mask.

"So, this queen reinvented herself and I achieved massive success again on my own terms, with the crowning achievement of performing for a president," the clock said, as a reference to her performance for the 44th President Barack Obama.

It's also a known fact that Thelma has a day dedicated to her name, known as "Thelma Houston Day." These references strongly suggest it's the veteran singer who's under the mask for sure. 

Thelma Houston's grandmother inspired her music career

Thelma's grandmother played a significant role in inspiring her musical journey. Growing up, her grandmother cared for her and played piano for the church.

Thelma would often sing along when her grandmother practiced, developing her passion for music from a young age. Additionally, her grandmother's presence and influence in the church provided Thelma with a strong foundation in gospel music, which later influenced her own singing style and career.

“She told my mother that every time she would practice a song, she’d notice that I’d sing along and I could sing it just like she was singing it," Thelma shared with Popmatters. 

The new episodes of 'The Masked Singer' Season 11 drop on Wednesdays at 8 pm ET on FOX.