Anton Du Beke has delightedly shared the heartwarming response of his twins following his reveal on the popular show “The Masked Singer.” The renowned 59-year-old star from “Strictly Come Dancing” had kept fans guessing for weeks until he emerged as the surprise identity behind the Arctic Fox mask over the weekend, leaving his family amazed.
Abiding by strict instructions from ITV to keep the masked singer’s identity a secret, Anton captured a priceless moment on video as his seven-year-old twins, Henrietta and George, were left speechless witnessing their father unmask himself on Saturday. Their ecstatic reactions, with Henrietta repeatedly questioning, “How is that Daddy?,” as Anton unveiled himself, were a sight to behold.
Sharing the heartwarming video on Instagram, Anton expressed his joy at being part of “The Masked Singer” this season alongside his fellow participants, including @mewossy, @davinamccall, @mothecomedian, @mayajama, and @joeldommett. Despite the challenge of keeping it a secret from his children, the overwhelming reaction from Henrietta and George made every moment of secrecy and preparation worthwhile.
Numerous celebrities, including Strictly star Karen Hauer, praised the heartwarming clip shared by Anton, commending the special moment with love and emojis.
During the show, judges Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama, and Jonathan Ross, along with guest panelist Perrie Edwards from Little Mix, speculated on the identity behind the mask after Anton delivered a stirring rendition of Barbra Streisand’s “Woman in Love.”
Following his elimination, Anton expressed his gratitude for the experience, calling it a wonderful journey on “The Masked Singer.” Although devastated by the outcome, he revealed that his primary motivation for joining the show was to surprise his children with his unexpected appearance.
Anton praised the show’s format, expressing his admiration for the guessing game of concealing identities and the thrill of unveiling oneself. He revealed his excitement for his children’s reaction upon discovering his secret participation, emphasizing the joy of surprising them with his unexpected role.
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