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The Masked Singer UK's Phoenix may have just been uncovered by fans following another show-stopping performance.
Each week, the grand character has taken to the stage alongside the likes of Knitting, Jacket Potato, Pingeon, Otter and Fawn as they each battle to remain anonymous.
But after a string of tell-tale clues, eagle-eyed viewers think Pheonix has been exposed as The Kaiser Chiefs star Ricky Wilson.
This week, Phoenix took to the stage to give their rendition of Elton John's I'm Still Standing leaving viewers at home completely spellbound.
Ahead of taking to the stage, Phoenix dropped a series of clues including listing several reality shows – minus The Voice, which Ricky appeared on as a coach.
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The clues also pointed towards art and a paintbrush, with Ricky having worked as an art teacher before finding fame.
The Masked Singer fans think they've worked out who is hiding behind Phoenix (ITV)Moments after the performance, fans flocked to social media to share their theories as they all pointed to Ricky.
One viewer penned: "Phoenix - Ricky Wilson #MaskedSingerUK."
While a second continued: "Still convinced Phoenix is Ricky Wilson and he just decided to name every reality show but The Voice? #MaskedSingerUK."
"Phoenix is definitely Ricky Wilson. He's presented a programme called 'Art Jam' on CBBC. #MaskedSingerUK" added a third.
Before a fourth typed: "Well #Phoenix is very much Ricky Wilson then. Thought that for a few weeks but confirmed now #MaskedSingerUK."
Another penned: "Before finding fame, Ricky Wilson was an art teacher. He was also a coach on The Voice - the only reality show that wasn't referenced in the VT! #MaskedSingerUK."
Previously, clues for the character have hinted at rising from the ashes as Kasabian's hit song Fire played in the background, before adding that they had been "reincarnated".
Phoenix has offered a string of clues – all of which pointed towards Ricky (ITV)Phoenix had hinted that they were quiet as a child and also sang in an American accent in a bid to leave the guessing viewers completely baffled.
Other clues for the character included following a hollow trail and being hot or conventionally attractive.
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The star also said: "I'm all flame and fire, my feathers ablaze, it may intrigue you to learn, I've been a catchphrase," which could be a nod to the Kaiser Chiefs single I Predict A Riot.
Ricky has remained tight-lipped throughout the series (Dave J. Hogan/Getty Images)
Phoenix said they were "all flame and fire" (ITV)Viewers noted that the band are named after a football team and one of their album covers previously had a stick on.
The judges were convinced they could be an actor, with the way they were delivering their clue package as Mo Gilligan said he got Game of Thrones vibes from the VT.
Ricky previously appeared in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds – The New Generation as The Artilleryman.
It follows last week's show, which saw the panel reeling over the true identity of Rubbish, as snooker player Stephen Hendry was unmasked as the character.
Asked why he did the show, he confessed he loved watching it and he chose his own costume - saying he went for Rubbish because he knew he wouldn't be much of a dancer.
On taking part Stephen said: "I thought it was so obvious because it was me. I love the show and its way out of my comfort zone so I thought why not let's give it a go."
The Masked Singer airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1 and ITVX.