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Masked Singer UK fans 'sold' on celeb they think is behind Jacket Potato costume

Viewers of The Masked Singer UK think they have figured out who Jacket Potato is - and they claim it's "not Shane Richie".

Fans have shared their theories at who's behind the tasty costume, as vocals "gave away" the answer as they took to the stage again last night on the ITV reality show.

The latest round of clues saw Jacket Potato referring to being called Jack, the number 50, and the singer being in every country. Physical hints include a caravan/van type vehicle and a hosepipe with an "out of order" sign.

As they performed on Saturday, watchers flocked to social media to hazard a guess, citing one from the previous week as they were even more convinced they had the answer. Taking to Twitter, fans think that Bon Jovi guitarist and singer Richie Sambora is behind the mask and all other theories are wrong.

As reported by the Mirror, 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'."

"So I was watching Ritchie Sambora on YouTube I now think Jacket Potato is him and not Shane Richie after all," agreed another. A third penned: "Jacket Potato is Richie Sambora," as a fourth wrote: "Jacket Potato is that guy from Bon Jovi that's not Jon."

It follows last week's show, which 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.

Viewers are certain the Bon Jovi's Richard Sambora is behind the mask (ITV)

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."

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".

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