ACTOR Richard Blackwood has dropped the biggest hint yet he's behind The Masked Singer's Bear costume.
The former EastEnders star dropped a handful of teasing clues as he appeared on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain, alongside anchors Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid, 54.
ITV host Richard, 68, joked how show guest Richard "wouldn't tell" them if he was the person disguised by the fluffy character if he was asked directly.
So instead, the former This Morning anchor referred to a slew of fan comments suggesting the Hollyoaks alum is the cuddly character and quizzed: "Why do you think everybody thinks it's you?"
The 52-year-old, who has also carved out a career in rap, was impressed by the "beautiful" change of tack before he delivered a careful reply.
He said: "The Bear has swag.
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"I'm looking and thinking thats how I would do it.
"You cant put on the bear outfit and not know the swag has to be on point."
In another potential tease, soap star Richard said: "It's hot in there - so I have heard.
"I did Shrek [on stage] so I can relate to the and make it work.
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"That's the way I would do it if I did it."
BEAR CLUES
Bear performed Will Smith hit Miami in his recent impressive performance.
The character is decked out in red regal attire and belted out a musical number from Oliver! on their first The Masked Singer performance.
Bear has also offered a variety of clues for reality show viewers and said: ''The stage is set, the audience awaits, and I am hungry for the competition.''
During the first show, the friendly character also revealed a riddle which read: "I’m walking the stage and displaying my toil, but I’m also at home amongst flowers and soil.''
Fans have previously suggested Jordan Stephens from Hip Hop duo Rizzle Kicks is behind the mask.
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?

Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year's whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Here's who has been unmasked so far:
Tattoo - despite Davina McCall saying "you sound the same" after this character was unmasked, none of the judges guessed it was 80s singer Carol Decker, whose hit China In Your Hand was a No1 hit for five weeks
Toad In The Hole - a massive diva strop saw the character storm off the stage after the judges voted them off. They later returned to be unmasked as singer Macy Gray
Pegasus - the mythical horse was revealed to be Prue Leith, with judge Jonathan Ross correctly guessing her identity
Spag Bol - this character was first to be unmasked and was none other than Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway.
Plus there was one extra unmasking this season, with Giant Joel - a caricature of host Joel Dommett - unveiled as double-double Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah.
The theory about Jordan came just days after ITV viewers suspected the character was actually top Brit comedian Ben Bailey Smith.
Some viewers are also sure Bear is A Very Royal Scandal actor Michael Sheen, 55.