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Jessica Sansome

Jason Manford fuels speculation that he IS the hedgehog on The Masked Singer

The Masked Singer is the show that everyone thought they'd hate, but by the end of episode one were making their guesses and couldn't wait for the next show.

And of the celebrities tipped to be behind one of the masks is Jason Manford.

The bonkers ITV show - which sees celebrities sing with their identity concealed behind an elaborate costume as a panel try to guess who they are - will come to an end on Saturday (February 15) as the final three masked singers are revealed.

Following last week's semi-final and the unmasking of two more celebrities, it's just the Hedgehog, Octopus and Queen Bee left to perform in the final.

And fans REALLY do believe that Jason is the person behind the hedgehog.

Is Jason masquerading as a hedgehog? (ITV)

Not only do they believe it, and now he is completely fueling the fire.

Last month Jason, who has also appeared in West End shows, denied that he was the characters identity when he replied to a viewer on Twitter saying: "Nah I'm too busy!" with a blowing-a-kiss emoji.

But on Wednesday, the TV star made a cryptic post on his official Facebook page basically trolling The Masked Singer's viewers.

He wrote: "Big night on the telly this Saturday....can’t believe it’s the last episode! Make sure you watch."

As you can imagine, the post is flooded with hundreds comments.

"It's the final, are you going to be revealed as the Hedgehog at last," a viewer commented.

Another said: "Yes big episode of the masked singer where you’re going to be unmasked as hedgehog! Looking forward to it!"

But not all are entirely convinced.

But it's also the final of Jason's BBC gameshow First and Last (©Zeppotron part of Endemol Shine UK /Brian J Ritchie)

"I've said from the start you're hedgehog. But now I think you're just playing with us," said one and they may be right.

This is because Jason's BBC gameshow First and Last is also coming to an end on Saturday night.

We're on to you, Jason.

The Masked Singer final is on Saturday at 7pm. First and Last airs on BBC at 8.25pm.

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