The Masked Singer Shock as Emperor Penguin Revealed as Matt Lucas
So, if you were watching The Masked Singer this weekend and thought the Emperor Penguin sounded surprisingly confident, you’re definitely not alone. The show delivered yet another jaw-dropping reveal when the famous comedian Matt Lucas was unmasked as the mysterious Emperor Penguin, and it genuinely caught a lot of people off guard.
This moment came as part of the show’s ongoing “lead singer” twist, where a secret celebrity opens the episode by performing under one of the iconic costumes. For the first two episodes, host Joel Dommett had been joined on stage by these masked lead singers, setting the tone before the main contestants performed. This time, it was the towering Emperor Penguin who took centre stage, kicking things off with a bold rendition of Pinball Wizard alongside a live band.
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As always, clues were scattered throughout the episode to help viewers and the judging panel figure it out. There were hints involving a ‘Wet Paint’ sign, white birds, and even a nod to Gladiators. Still, the panel struggled. Davina McCall was convinced it could be Bradley Walsh, Mo Gilligan was sure it was Peter Andre, and Jonathan Ross threw Sir Trevor McDonald into the mix. Not one of them landed anywhere near the truth.
After the performance, the mask finally came off, and it was revealed that Matt Lucas had been hiding inside the penguin suit all along. Speaking after the unmasking, it was admitted that the costume was “very, very hot,” which probably explains why the reveal looked like such a relief. Once the surprise settled, Matt explained the clues, revealing that his recent role as Master of Ceremonies in Gladiator 2 inspired one hint, while the bird reference was a throwback to the famous “dove from above” sketch on the 90s panel show Shooting Stars.
The judges were quickly put in their place too. Matt jokingly described their guesses as “poor,” but it was all taken in good humour. Fans at home were clearly impressed, not just by the surprise but by his singing voice. Social media lit up with reactions from viewers who admitted they were completely stumped, with many praising his performance and saying they never saw it coming.
Matt Lucas now joins a growing list of surprise lead singers this series, following singer Anne-Marie, who was previously revealed as Goldfish. With twists like these, The Masked Singer is proving once again that it can still keep both the panel and the audience guessing. And if Emperor Penguin taught us anything, it’s that you should never underestimate who might be hiding behind the mask.
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