Rob Brydon admits he was asked to play Masked Singer when he refused to claim he was Traffic Cone

FUNNYMAN Rob Brydon declined to comment on speculation he could be Traffic Cone on Masked Singer.

The 56-year-old, who is known to be a great singer, nevertheless admitted that he was asked to enter the contest while he was baking in the latest series.

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Appearing on The John Bishop, the Gavin and Stacey stars said: “Every Saturday night people think I’m a traffic cone. I haven’t seen this stretch of road but I assume there’s a traffic cone. , and obviously I can I can’t say, because it’s going to mess something up.

“But yes, I was asked, yes.”

Last night’s fans were once again convinced it was Rob when Traffic Cone took the stage.

One person tweeted: “Traffic Cone is Rob Brydon #MaskedSingerUK.”

Another added: “Traffic Cone sounds a lot like Rob Brydon Eyes.”

While another added: “Traffic Cone’s voice sounds familiar, I’m thinking Rob Brydon from gavin and Stacey #MaskedSingerUK @MaskedSingerUK xx.”

Meanwhile, Russell Watson has denied he is Traffic Cone – but insists he knows who it is.

The singer, 55, is adamant that it’s the friend behind his mask, saying he recognizes the voice that has worked with him many times.

Russell was asked about whether he would enter the singing contest during his appearance on Good Morning Britain last week.

He quickly ended the conversation saying to Susanna Reid and Adil Ray: “I know who that is.”

The star explained: “The weird thing is, I didn’t know who it was when I saw the first show, I don’t know. Then I heard the second performance and I knew who it was. I am absolutely certain.

“He didn’t admit it, he didn’t mention it at all, but I believe it was my mate. Aled Jones. ”