Anton Du Beke's Secret Identity Stuns His Own Children on The Masked Singer
Strictly Come Dancing legend Anton Du Beke has delighted fans by sharing the adorable and hilarious reaction of his eight-year-old twins, George and Henrietta, upon discovering he was the celebrity behind the Arctic Fox mask on ITV's The Masked Singer. The 59-year-old television personality, who serves as a judge on Strictly, managed to keep his participation in the popular guessing game show a complete secret from his family, leading to an unforgettable reveal.
A Priceless Family Moment Captured on Social Media
Posting to his Instagram account on Monday, the father-of-two shared a heartwarming split-screen video. One side showed his dramatic unmasking during Sunday's episode of The Masked Singer, where host Joel Dommett led the audience in chanting "take it off." The other side featured the live reaction of his twins, George and Henrietta, whom he shares with his wife Hannah Summers.
The children's response was one of pure, unadulterated shock and joy. Upon realising their father was the Arctic Fox, George screamed, "How?! How in a million years?!" His sister Henrietta echoed the sentiment, exclaiming, "How is that daddy?! How?!" The clip shows the siblings jumping up and down in sheer delight and surprise, creating a viral-worthy family moment.
Anton's Emotional Post and Secret Struggle
Captioning the video, Anton Du Beke expressed his emotions, writing, "Oh my darlings! How I wish I could have shared this sooner." He described the experience as "an absolute joy" and thanked his fellow panellists. He admitted that keeping the secret from his children was "NOT easy," but stated that their priceless reaction made all the "hushed rehearsals and secret song" practices completely worthwhile.
Before his identity was revealed, the Arctic Fox performed a rendition of Barbra Streisand's "Woman in Love." His clues were cleverly personal: seven acorns referenced his hometown of Sevenoaks in Kent, flour bags nodded to his early career as a baker, and a mention of being the "bottom of success" was a playful reference to him once being voted "Rear of the Year."
Anton's Reflections on the Fox Performance
After the unmasking, Anton joked about the panel suspecting a drag queen, saying, "I was giving it the full RuPaul bifta." He described the nerve-wracking experience, quipping, "I was clenching and releasing every second, I don't know how I'm going to go back." Despite being voted off, he said he "loved every second" and was "devastated" to leave. He also noted that prancing around in the Arctic Fox costume felt "very natural," wryly adding, "This isn't my first rodeo," in a clear nod to his long Strictly Come Dancing career.
Kate Nash Also Unmasked in Surprise Double Elimination
Sunday's episode featured a surprise double elimination, with Monkey Business also being revealed. The mask came off to show singer-songwriter Kate Nash, best known for her hit "Foundations." The 38-year-old performed "As Long As He Needs Me" from the musical Oliver.
Her clues included several coffee references, alluding to her roles in the films Coffee Wars and Syrup. A clapperboard with "Take 615" written on it pointed to the area code for Nashville, a hint at her surname. Another clue about "rivals in this business" referenced actor Danny Dyer, who appeared in her "Wasteman" music video.
Kate Nash's reveal surprised the panel and viewers, who had guessed it might be Lily Allen, Kimberly Wyatt, or Shona McGarty. Reflecting on her experience, Kate said, "It was nice to just kind of have a laugh, sing some songs, and enjoy the performance and music." She added, "I'm not interested in a person if they haven't got a silly billy inside them," embracing the fun spirit of the show.
The episode provided a double dose of entertainment, blending Anton Du Beke's heartwarming family moment with Kate Nash's unexpected reveal, showcasing the playful secrecy and surprise that makes The Masked Singer a continued ratings success.
