The reclusive star has spent the entire summer holed up in his Los Angeles mansion, but emerged yesterday wearing the outfit, and a pair of sunglasses, which he had purchased from a local fancy dress store.

The shop manager said: "He spent a long time trying various costumes before he chose the gorilla suit and bought it for $60."

James Blunt wants to get married.

The 'You're Beautiful' singer, famed for his womanizing ways, is looking for 'The One' and admits finding a wife would make him happier than fame and fortune.