Among the standouts on “The Masked Singer” quarter-final on December 10 was the Rottweiler. He had the audience howling their approval for his performance of “Someone You Loved” by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. He secured a place in Wednesday’s semi-final and we are now even more convinced that we know who is lurking beneath that mask.

We’ve been impressed by the Rottweiler since the first episode of season 2 of “The Masked Singer” when he stormed the stage with a rollicking renditon of the Hall & Oates signature song “Maneater.” He then showed his versatility for three shows in a row beginning in week 5 with his cover of the “Love Runs Out” by OneRepublic. He followed that up with Ed Sheeran‘s “Castle on the Hill” in week 6 and Bruno Mars‘ “Grenade” in week 7.

Based on those performances and all the clues dropped in both videos and conversation with the four judges (Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke) we think we have figured out who the Rottweiler really is.

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Who is the Rottweiler: Chris Daughtry, lead singer in the band Daughtry.

The Rottweiler admits he had a hard time dealing with his overnight success. Daughtry was one of the most talked-about contestants in the history of “American Idol” despite placing only fifth in season 5.

Daughtry and his self-titled band had a huge hit in 2006 with “It’s Not Over.” The Rottweiler references that song in his clues video when he declares he is determined to prove that career is not over.

Riding the wave of success from that song, Daughtry scored four Grammy nominations in 2006. As a group, “The Masked Singer” celebrities have 42 Grammy nominations.

Daughtry has one platinum and one multi-platinum disc. Collectively “The Masked Singer” contestants can brag of 20 platinum and 6 multi-platinum albums.

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Daughtry is devoted to meditation, which was depicted in the new clues videos. Two of the men meditating had baby carriers, which could be a reference to Daughtry’s daughters Adalynn Rose and Noah James.

The Rottweiler recalls his love of playing football in high school just like Daughtry did that in his hometown of Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. In an earlier clues video there was a shot of the North Carolina state flag.

Daughtry is well-regarded for his artistic abilities, which would explain the drawing of an angel we see in the clues video. And it could also be a reference to his song “Send Me All Your Angels.”

Daughtry has a large tattoo of a blue rose and another of the Rottweiler clues videos included a shot of this colored flower.

Do you agree with us about who is the Rottweiler. We won’t find out if we are right until the Rottweiler is unmasked. That won’t be till he is eliminated or wins season 2 of “The Masked Singer.” Do you think that Chris Daughtry is the Rottweiler? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments section below.

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