Matt Lucas recently revealed his parents’ surprise when he appeared on The Masked Singer. Fans were particularly struck by his resemblance to his mother, Diana. After the unmasking on the show, Matt shared a video on Instagram showing his parents’ reaction, with Diana being completely unaware of his secret participation in the ITV program.
In the video, Matt and his parents are seen watching The Masked Singer together, with his mum and stepdad unaware of his identity until he unveils himself, prompting a shocked reaction from Diana. Fans quickly noticed the striking resemblance between Matt and his mother, with many commenting on their similarity and cuteness.
On the show, Matt led a band called Antarctic Funkeys and performed The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” for judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Maya Jama, and Mo Gilligan, who were divided on guessing his identity. After the audience’s anticipation, Matt was unmasked as Emperor Penguin, to the surprise of many who praised his performance and voice.
Matt humorously mentioned the heat inside the costume and his fondness for the chocolate biscuit the character was named after. Following his performance, fans expressed their admiration for his talent and unexpected appearance on the show. In a separate episode, Anne-Marie was revealed as Goldfish, receiving positive feedback for her unmasked performance of her hit song “2002.”
Fans shared their excitement over the show’s surprises, with some correctly guessing the identities before the unmasking. Matt and Anne-Marie’s appearances added to the entertainment value of The Masked Singer, creating buzz among viewers.