
The Masked Singer UK has returned with a new crop of celebrities attempting to fool the judging panel.
The ITV reality programme, hosted by Joel Dommett, has 12 stars whose identities are masked by elaborate costumes taking the stage and belting out a song.
Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Mo Gilligan, and Davina McCall must then determine which famous faces are concealed behind those garments, with one artist removed each week.
The foursome, however, are not completely in the dark because they are given clues regarding who the mystery singer is rather than depending just on their sound.
With that in mind, what hints have been provided concerning Jacket Potato, and who could they be…?
What clues have been given about Jacket Potato on The Masked Singer?
- Said they were here to drop it like it’s a hot (potato) – a singer associated with funk or dancehall music?
- They were dancing in a disco venue – could they be a renowned performer?
- Reading a copy of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet – were they in a doomed romance or famed for writing?
- Putting ‘weird names’ including Nosey Parker in a jar – do they have an unusual moniker?
- ‘Hey, it’s me, Jack. I’ve got quite the collection, so big, it’ll make you say, “woah”.’
- Rita said their accent sounds American
Several names have been thrown into the mix as possible candidates for Jacket Potato, including…
Jack Whitehall
Jack Whitehall certainly has the performing credentials, having toured extensively as a stand-up and acted in shows including Bad Education.
The moniker Jacket Potato could also be a nod towards his first name, while the dancehall clues could be a play on his surname.
Richie Sambora
A popular theory emerging on social media is that Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora is behind Jacket Potato.
The rock legend certainly has the talent as he wrote all the band’s hits, along with Jon Bon Jovi, and has also enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist.
The Masked Singer continues on ITV on Saturday at 7pm.