Richard Blackwood hints he's The Masked Singer's Bear

Awkward TV moment

RICHARD Blackwood has seemingly let slip that he is The Masked Singer’s Bear after an awkward moment during a live TV interview. The EastEnders star appeared on ITV News when he was directly asked if he was the celebrity behind the furry disguise. But instead of denying it, Richard froze on-air, sparking speculation that he had been caught out.

Teasing clues

Adding fuel to the fire, Richard dropped a handful of teasing clues when he appeared on Good Morning Britain last week. Host Richard Madeley asked why everyone thinks it's him, to which Richard replied, "The Bear has swag. I’m looking and thinking that's how I would do it. You can't put on the bear outfit and not know the swag has to be on point."

Speculation and fan reactions

Fans of the hit show have been speculating about Bear’s identity for weeks, with many pointing to Richard’s distinctive voice and stage presence as clues. His reaction on ITV News has only fuelled the rumors further. Viewers have been left divided by Bear’s identity throughout the series, with the furry forest dweller confusing viewers with his range of songs and singing styles.

Popular guesses

After a hilarious rendition of ‘You’ve got to pick a pocket or two’ from the musical Oliver in their first week, Bear has had people guessing. Some viewers speculated that the voice behind the fuzzy face may be Shaun Wallace of ITV’s The Chase, while others considered singer songwriter Example as a front runner.

The Masked Singer airs Saturdays on ITV1 and is available on ITVX. The cuddly character continues to keep fans guessing with their vocal talent on the reality TV series.