The Masked Singer's Sports Day Special saw the unmasking of Yak, who was revealed to be Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon. The former punk rocker performed a rendition of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical' before being voted off the ITV show.
In his exit interview, Lydon made a characteristically blunt remark, saying it was 'hardly' the highlight of his career. He added, 'I think it’s been a privilege for you to have me.' The comment drew laughter and surprise from the panel and audience.
Fans were stunned by the reveal, with many admitting they had not guessed correctly. One viewer tweeted, 'Never in my life did I think I'd see Johnny Rotten singing an Olivia Newton-John song.'
Other contestants on the show included Arctic Fox, Toastie, Monkey Business and Conkers. Arctic Fox, who sang Spandau Ballet's 'Gold', is widely believed to be Strictly's Anton Du Beke, while Toastie's performance of a Whitney Houston classic led to guesses of Loose Women's Brenda Edwards. Monkey Business, who performed Cher's 'Strong Enough', is thought by some to be Nicole Scherzinger, due to clues referencing Lewis Hamilton.
Former cricketer Freddie Flintoff joined the judging panel as a guest alongside regulars Maya Jama, Davina McCall, Mo Gilligan and Jonathan Ross. The episode was themed as a Sports Day Special, adding an extra layer of fun to the competition.
