Richie Sambora

2023 - 2 - 11

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Richie Sambora causes Masked Singer 'split' as he's revealed as ... (ChronicleLive)

The Masked Singer semi final aired on ITV on Saturday night with Jacket Potato the second act to perform.

[BBC's Happy Valley ending divides viewers as death confirmed in final seconds](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/happy-valley-ending-tommy-catherine-26164576) [*How did Happy Valley end? Her prediction was quickly laughed off by Jonathan, who said: "He'll be sitting in his private jet, to his private island, reading his private email, he won't be here! Defiant in her opinion, Davina replied: "Well that's what I'm going with!" And then came the deal clincher, when Jacket Potato played a guitar last weekend. Referencing that, one fan tweeted: "4316 deg C is 7800 def F. [Jacket Potato](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/tv/jacket-potato-masked-singer-guitar-26159777) of 'faking' his American accent and names like Shane Richie and Bradley Walsh were guessed, it didn't take long into the new series for fans of Bon Jovi to become certain that Jacket Potato was Jon's sidekick and rock legend Richie.

The Masked Singer: Who was revealed as Jacket Potato is ... (Metro)

Masked Singer reveals legendary Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora behind Jacket Potato in semi-final. We can't believe it, but actual Richie Sambora was behind ...

I had a great time,’ he said of his experience. ‘My hiatus from Bon Jovi and the Covid impact on my solo touring meant I could only do one thing which is make a new record until I saw The Masked Singer! [Pigeon](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/28/the-masked-singer-who-was-fifth-celeb-revealed-as-pigeon-eliminated-18182635/)), [Lulu](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/07/the-masked-singer-who-was-second-celebrity-revealed-as-piece-of-cake-is-eliminated-18058601/) (Piece of Cake), Chris Kamara ( [Ghost](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/01/the-masked-singer-who-was-the-first-celebrity-revealed-as-ghost-is-eliminated-18023586/)), and Martin and Shirlie Kemp ( [Cat & Mouse](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/the-masked-singer-who-was-third-celebrity-revealed-as-cat-mouse-is-eliminated-18101703/)) in the unmasked club, while the remaining characters will compete to win next week’s final. ‘I think we all want to win, but I had a good ride and I was glad to carry the torch for the amazing people that left before me. He added that he ‘loved’ being inside his crazy costume, praising the talented designers and revealing he also had a hand in how some of the clues were placed. I loved it and it was a lot of fun to watch it at a time where due to lockdowns and being forced to be at home the world was a little quieter than it had been since Bon Jovi kicked off 37 years ago. Richie added that he was laughing inside his costume the whole time as the panel failed to guess his identity correctly. ‘I love being a guitar player and a songwriter and of course I’m very privileged and honoured to have had so much success and the accolades of being a Grammy winner, an Ivor Novello Award winner and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, but what I really love to do is sing! In a Q&A post-show, he spoke about his reasons for signing up to the whacky show. There were also nods to the groups hit songs, including You Give Love A Bad Name and Livin’ On A Prayer. [Jacket Potato](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/14/the-masked-singer-uk-who-is-jacket-potato-all-the-clues-so-far-18100453/) won’t be in [The Masked Singer](https://metro.co.uk/tag/the-masked-singer/) final this year… Jacket Potato fell at the final hurdle and was eliminated in the semi-final before judges

Bon Jovi legend Richie Sambora unveiled as Jacket Potato on The ... (Free Radio)

Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was unveiled as Jacket Potato on ITV show The Masked Singer tonight on 11th February 2023.

On the right is Blothar without his mask and outlandish costume speaking at a TED Talk in 2015. On the right is Tobias Forge without his mask at the Grammy Awards in 2019. The genial-looking chap on the right is Alessandro Venturella without his mask. On the right is Adam Nergal Darski without makeup at an album signing session. On the right is the devilishly handsome Jay Weinberg without his mask. Before he exited Slipknot in somewhat acrimonious circumstances in April 2019, #3 Chris Fehn wore a distinctive Liar Mask – aka the Pinocchio Mask. Jim Root is immediately identifiable even without his mask thanks to his luscious, voluminous beard. Slipknot guitarist #4 Jim Root has worn a Jester mask for the entirety of his career with only minor changes in its design. Fusing a mask with crudely painted make-up, this brilliantly disturbing guise is like a cross between Salvador Dali, The Joker and a demented aristocrat. Slipknot turntablist #0 Sid Wilson's mask dramatically changed in 2019 from his more traditional skull and gas masks to an almost Palpatine -esque deformed human mask with black robes. The highly enigmatic guitarist, who wears a KFC bucket on his head, revealed his real identity on self-released 2013 album 'Pike 13'. Slipknot percussionist #6 Shawn Crahan unveiled his new silver clown mask to the world when the Iowan masked metallers premiered fearsome single 'Unsainted' in May 2019.

The Masked Singer unveils Jacket Potato as Jon Bon Jovi legend ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Masked Singer stars Jellyfish, Phoenix, Rhino, Jacket Potato and Fawn took to the stage in the semi-final with Joel Dommett once again hosting.

"I thought you were going to get me from day one, I was so chuffed when you didn't," she said. I was gutted to leave because I really fancied the Phoenix – so fit," joked Daisy May Cooper after her unveiling. But it all came down to a double elimination in the semi-final, as two contenders were unmasked at the end of the show, leaving three to compete in the final.

The Masked Singer fans "howling" as Jacket Potato unmasked as ... (Manchester Evening News)

Their fellow contestant was gobsmacked after singing one of their classic songs.

"After having seen so many great singers that I loved being on the show I decided I wanted to do it myself. And @veepsx said: "And people thought jacket potato was Shane Richie shameful." "My hiatus from Bon Jovi and the Covid impact on my solo touring meant I could only do one thing which is make a new record until I saw The Masked Singer! Absolute legend." Twitter users asked "how" as they saw the American rock star unmasked. Richie said: "It's a wild reality when you do this show.”

The Masked Singer fans cannot believe Jacket Potato's rock royalty ... (WalesOnline)

In tonight's semi-final, Saturday, February 11, Bon Jovi founding member and former lead guitarist Richie Sambora was unveiled as the potato, shocking the panel ...

After having seen so many great singers that I loved being on the show I decided I wanted to do it myself. "I love being a guitar player and a songwriter and of course I’m very privileged and honoured to have had so much success and the accolades of being a Grammy winner, an Ivor Novello Award winner and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductee, but what I really love to do is SING! "I loved it and it was a lot of fun to watch it at a time where due to lockdowns and being forced to be at home the world was a little quieter than it had been since Bon Jovi kicked off 37 years ago. My hiatus from Bon Jovi and the Covid impact on my solo touring meant I could only do one thing which is make a new record until I saw The Masked Singer!" In tonight's semi-final, Saturday, February 11, Bon Jovi founding member and former lead guitarist Richie Sambora was unveiled as the potato, shocking the panel which consists of Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross and Rita Ora. Jonathan Ross even took the mickey out of the presenter saying Sambora was way too rich and sunning himself by his pool, rather than performing on the ITV show.