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Jacket Potato on The Masked Singer UK might have been identified, according to fans.
Viewers believe their latest performance and clues gave the game away, as the character took to the stage one more time.
Jacket Potato performed Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen on Saturday night, while there were also new clues to tease fans with.
The hints included possible links to medical dramas or Doctor Who, while there was a piano and mention of him almost taking a different career path.
Jacket Potato said he had "thick skin" and had done plenty of auditions, while he "prides himself" on showing off a range of emotions.
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With the "universe" playing a part in his career, there was also dancing and confetti and a reference to "mega famous" people.
Past clues included delivering a smash hit, having "quite the collection" and they were seen reading Romeo and Juliet.
Now, fans are certain Jacket Potato is none other than EastEnders ' Alfie Moon actor Shane Richie.
Jacket Potato on The Masked Singer UK might have been identifiedTaking to Twitter, one viewer wrote: "Jacket Potato is Shane Richie 100%," recalling he was approached for a lead role in Doctor Who once.
Another tweeted: "Still saying Jacket Potato is Shane Richie."
A third fan commented: "I’m sticking with Shane Richie for Jacket Potato."
Meanwhile, a fourth fan wrote: "100% sure jacket potato is Shane Ritchie."
It follows last week's show, that saw the panel reeling over the true identities of Cat and Mouse.
Now, fans are certain Jacket Potato is none other than EastEnders' Alfie Moon actor Shane Richie (BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)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.
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"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.