ITV The Masked Singer UK Snail's true identity 'exposed' - and it's a 90s pop icon

The Masked Singer UK's fifth series is captivating ITV1 audiences, with the mystery of the costumed celebrities continuing to unfurl. Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was recently revealed as Spag Bol, while Macy Gray emerged from Bear, and Prue Leith was discovered to be Pegasus.

Enthusiasts of the show are fervently piecing together hints to deduce the identities of the incognito celebrities still on stage; Bush, Dressed Crab, Kingfisher, Pufferfish, Snail, Tattoo, Teeth, Toad In The Hole, and Wolf. Speculation around the character of Snail has particularly escalated, suggesting a very famous star might be singing beneath the disguise.

The betting firm Betway has disclosed the odds for the quintet of female stars suspected to be Snail, with Emma Bunton of Spice Girls fame leading at 3/1 odds. Emma Willis is a close second favourite at 4/1, followed by culinary doyenne Mary Berry at 5/1, Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan at 7/1, and musical theatre's Amber Davies at 10/1, reports the Mirror.

Betway's Mike Reading commented: "There's just a day to go until either Wolf, Toad in the Hole, Bear, Bush or Pufferfish face the final curtain call and are unmasked - in an exit that's already been teased to be one of the most shocking in the show's history.

"Already, fans and the panel alike have guessed famous names, from actor David Tennant as Wolf (5/1) to singers Macy Gray as Toad in the Hole (5/1) and Jamie-Lynn Spears as Pufferfish (5/1), and even celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay as Bear (8/1). With the stage set, all eyes will be on which celeb will be revealed in the dramatic unmasking."

The identity of Pufferfish on The Masked Singer has been a hot topic among fans, with many concluding that Jamie-Lynn Spears is behind the mask.

Known for her roles in Zoey 101 and appearances on shows such as Dancing With The Stars and I'm a Celebrity, the American actress and singerand younger sibling of pop icon Britney Spearshas had viewers piecing together the clues.

Enthusiasts on Reddit have homed in on hints that connect Pufferfish to Jamie-Lynn. Highlights include a spider in the clue packagepossibly tied to Jamie's stint last year on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! and Pufferfish's American accent.

Other clues up for speculation involve the roll of a dice showing 11, which might signal Jamie's rise to stardom at that age, and the phrases 'Runs in the family' and 'Small but just as impressive', nodding to her renowned sister Britney and referring to Jamie-Lynn's own stature and accomplishments.

The next episode of The Masked Singer UK will air on Saturday 18 January at 7pm on ITV1