BBC EastEnders star Richard Blackwood speaks out on The Masked Singer UK rumours

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The actor appeared on Good Morning Britain today and was quizzed on theories he could be behind the Bear mask on the ITV show.

The Masked Singer fans are speculating who Bear is(Image: ITV)

EastEnders icon Richard Blackwood played it coy when teased about The Masked Singer UK theories on Good Morning Britain this Tuesday.

When quizzed by hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley over the speculation linking him to Bear—one of the competition's secretive singers on ITV—Richard dodged giving a definite answer.

Madeley introduced the star, stating, "He's a very funny guy. He's the stand-up soap star, best known for his breakout role in Albert Square, and now Richard Blackwood is returning to his comedic roots for his funniest show, people are saying, to date."

Susanna chimed in, "But fans and Jonathan Ross are convinced it's not his only new gig. Richard is top of the guest list for Bear on the Masked Singer."

After a clip of Bear performing was shown, Richard admitted receiving numerous messages questioning if he was the man behind the mask according to reports in the Mirror.

EastEnders star addresses Masked Singer UK Bear rumours with cryptic comment(Image: ITV)

"Why do you think everyone thinks it's you? " queried Madeley, and Richard responded, "His swagger. The swagger is on point. I'm looking and going, 'That's how I would do it.' You can't put on a bear outfit and not know that the swagger's got to be on point, because it's not an everyday outfit. It's hot in there and stuff, so I've heard."

Not letting that slide, Susanna asked, "How do you know it's hot in there? " but Richard swiftly replied that his two years in Shrek the Musical let him "relate" to wearing a similar costume.

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He capped off with, "That's how I'd do it if I was to do it." The identity of Bear on The Masked Singer has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with a host of famous names being suggested. Richard, Tom Davis, Ade Edmondson, David Harewood and singer-songwriter Example have all been guessed by fans.

Bear has showcased a range of vocal talents on the show, first performing 'You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two' from the musical Oliver! before switching gears with a rendition of Will Smith's 1997 hit 'Miami'. Bear will be back on The Masked Singer stage this Saturday (January 25) to vie for a spot in the next round of the competition.

The remaining characters include Bush, Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Pufferfish, Snail, Teeth and Wolf.

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