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Charlotte Tutton

Masked Singer fans 'solve' who Jacket Potato is - but it's 'not Shane Richie'

The Masked Singer fans finally think they have completely sussed who Jacket Potato really is on the ITV series.

As the character took to the stage one more time, the latest clues and vocals "gave away" who they were - and it's "not Shane Richie", fans claimed.

In the latest clue package, Jacket Potato referenced being called Jack again, and the number 50 - while he also talked about being in every country.

There was also a caravan or a van of some sort, and a hosepipe with a sign that said "out of order" as he talked of communicating.

As Jacket Potato performed, viewers once again shared a guess from last week as they were not even more convinced they had got it right.

Fans believe Bon Jovi guitarist and singer Richie Sambora is performing under the costume, and that all other guesses are wrong.

Taking to Twitter, viewers shared their thoughts that they finally had it all worked out.

The Masked Singer fans finally think they have completely sussed who Jacket Potato really is (ITV)
As Jacket Potato performed, viewers once again shared a guess from last week (ITV)

One viewer wrote: "OK, I’m sold - Jacket Potato is Richie Sambora from Bon Jovi! His totaliser was “whoaaaa, halfway there!” and he’s “used to being the foil”."

Another agreed: "So I was watching Ritchie Sambora on YouTube I now think Jacket Potato is him and not Shane Richie after all."

A third viewer said: "jacket potato is richie sambora," as a fourth wrote: "Jacket Potato is that guy from Bon Jovi that's not Jon."

Richie Sambora is the latest guess (Getty Images)

It follows last week's show, that saw the panel reeling over the true identity of Rubbish, as snooker player Stephen Hendry was unmasked as the character.

Asked why he did the show, he confessed he loved watching it and he chose his own costume - saying he went for Rubbish because he knew he wouldn't be much of a dancer.

On taking part Stephen said: "I thought it was so obvious because it was me. I love the show and its way out of my comfort zone so I thought why not let's give it a go."

Masked Singer fans have done a U-turn about Shane Richie (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)

Cat and Mouse was the previous contestants to be found out. The duo were unmasked as celebrity couple and singers Martin and Shirlie Kemp, and none of the panel correctly guessed the result.

Martin confessed he was more nervous being under the mask, as he confessed: "I was more nervous. I could literally hear my heart in my ears," whilst Shirlie said it was harder to sing in the mask than out of one.

"It is just so off the wall. It’s so much harder to sing in the mask than you imagine it will be," she added.

The week before this, music legend Lulu was revealed to be Piece of Cake in a huge surprise, that the panel once again did not see coming.

On doing the show, Lulu revealed: "My grandchildren love this show, they love it! I love it too and that’s why I’m here. Because it’s such a fun show."

The first contestant on the series to be eliminated was Ghost, who turned out to be former footballer and presenter Chris Kamara.

Asked why he did the show, Chris said: "I did it for the grandkids. I want to see the surprise on their faces when they see me unmasked on the show. Not even my wife knows so it’s going to be a surprise for the whole family.

"I’m not the best at keeping secrets so I’m not sure what will shock them most, taking part in the show or keeping it a secret."

Chris said he found it particularly difficult wearing the costume - as it was quite "restrictive".

The Masked Singer airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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