The Masked Dancer final: Olympic gymnast Louis Smith is revealed as Carwash and crowned the winner after beating Bonnie Langford, Take That’s Howard Donald and Tamzin Outhwaite
- Louis Smith was revealed as Carwash after he was crowned the winner of The Masked Dancer final on Saturday night
- The gymnast, 32, wowed the judges with his performance set to the iconic dance track Party Rock Anthem as he donned the elaborate costume
- Tamzin Outhwaite was unmasked as Scarecrow, Take That’s Howard Donald as Zip and singer Bonnie Langford as Squirrel
- Saturday night’s final saw Zip, Squirrel, Scarecrow and Carwash compete for the crown
- During Friday’s semi-final, Kelly, 41, was unmasked as Frog while Craig, 56, was unveiled as Knickerbocker Glory
- It comes after Zoe Ball was unmasked as Llama while Christopher Dean was unveiled as Beagle on Thursday night
- Previously, Eddie The Eagle was Rubber Chicken, Dita Von Teese was Beetroot, Louise Redknapp was Flamingo while Jordan Banjo was Viper
Louis Smith was revealed as Carwash after he was crowned the winner of The Masked Dancer final on Saturday night.
The gymnast, 32, wowed the judges with his performance set to the iconic dance track Party Rock Anthem as he donned his elaborate costume.
Prior to his unmasking, Squirrel was revealed as actress Bonnie Langford, who finished in second place, Zip was unmasked as Take That’s Howard Donald, who came third, and Scarecrow was unveiled as Tamzin Outhwaite in fourth place.
Exciting! Louis Smith was revealed as Carwash after he was crowned the winner of The Masked Dancer final on Saturday night
Speaking after the win, Louis looked overwhelmed as he said: ‘It’s been the most bonkers show I’ve ever been in but it’s been amazing!’
Asked how he thought the show compared to The Masked Singer he said: ‘I think this is a lot more physical obviously but I am definitely a better dancer.’
He also discussed keeping the big reveal from his friends and family, saying: ‘It was pretty easy keeping it a secret but was difficult not to tell my mum.’
Star: The gymnast, 32, wowed the judges with his performance set to the iconic dance track Party Rock Anthem as he donned the elaborate costume
Success: Singer Bonnie Langford, 56, came second on the show, impressing judges with her flexibility as Squirrel, even doing the splits at the end of her performance
Shock: Speaking about why she decided to take on the challenge, Bonnie said: ‘Why not! I love the Masked Singer and this seemed even more crazy’
Earlier in the show Tamzin Outhwaite was unmasked as Scarecrow, Bonnie Langford as Squirrel and Take That’s Howard Donald as Zip.
Singer Bonnie, 56, came second, impressing judges with her flexibility as Squirrel, even doing the splits at the end of her performance.
Speaking about why she decided to take on the challenge, she said: ‘Why not! I love the Masked Singer and this seemed even more crazy.’
Discussing keeping the secret of Squirrel’s identity she added: ‘It was really hard but I’m managing it somehow. I’ve had to downright lie to friends and family.’
Success: Take That’s Howard Donald, 53, was unmasked as Zip and came third
Unmasked: Tamzin Outhwaite was unmasked as Scarecrow on Saturday night’s final of The Masked Dancer
Meanwhile guest judge Holly Willoughby, 40, struggled to contain her shock at Tamzin’s revelation and commented that the pair were ‘practically related’ as Holly’s husband Dan Baldwin is Tamzin’s cousin.
Tamzin had hinted that she was behind the mask earlier in the show saying her experience on the programme had ‘exceeded all her expectations’ in a nod to her starring role in the film Great Expectations in 2012.
When asked what made her decide to take on the challenge, she said: ‘I was a fan of The Masked Singer and the judges and I loved the trick element of it.’
She also said it was hard keeping her identity a secret, as she added: ‘The secret becomes more difficult as time goes on. I said I was doing a secret project and left it there!’
Clue: Tamzin had hinted that she was behind the mask earlier in the show saying her experience on the programme had ‘exceeded all her expectations’ in a nod to her starring role in the film Great Expectations in 2012.
Reaction: Judge Holly Willoughby, 40, struggled to contain her shock as the revelation was made as she commented that the pair were ‘practically related’
Star: Tamzin wowed with her performance as she danced in the heavy outfit on stage in front of impressed judges
There he is! Howard shocked the judges as he took of his mask after impressing with his performances as Zip
Watching on: The five judges L-R: Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Holly Willoughby, Oti Mabuse and Jonathan Ross dressed up to the nines for the show
Talking about how she dealt with her nerves ahead of the performance she said: ‘Lots of nerves always but the feeling of nobody knowing who you are is liberating. I feel slightly more confident with the mask on but can’t breathe as well.’
Judges Oti Mabuse, Holly Willoughby and Davina McCall made sure to turn heads for final as they took their seats on the panel alongside Jonathan Ross and Mo Gilligan.
Strictly Come Dancing star Oti, 30, dazzled in a sweeping gold gown that featured not only a cape but also a beautiful high neck.
Wearing her raven tresses weaved into a plaited bun, Oti looked sensational when she shared snaps of her finale look on Instagram wearing a full face of expertly-applied glam.
Wow: Oti Mabuse, 30, and Davina McCall, 53, made sure to turn heads for The Masked Dancer final on Saturday with Oti wearing a show-stopping gold gown with cape detailing
Beautiful: Davina cut a sophisticated silhouette in a beautiful sleeveless dress. Wearing her glossy brunette hair loose and showing off her trim figure in the floor-length blue gown
Star: Holly looked incredible in an off-the-shoulder yellow gown and looked radiant with her hair in a stylish cropped do
Holly looked incredible in an off-the-shoulder yellow gown and looked radiant with her hair in a stylish cropped do.
Davina, 53, cut a sophisticated silhouette in a beautiful sleeveless dress.
Wearing her glossy brunette hair loose and showing off her trim figure in the floor-length blue gown, Davina looked radiant as she took to the judging panel for the last time.
The doting mother opted for a natural make-up look, making sure her smile was the centre of attention with a swipe of pale pink lipstick.
Stunning: Wearing her raven tresses weaved into a plaited bun, Oti looked sensational when she shared snaps of her finale look on Instagram wearing a full face of expertly-applied glam
It comes after Kelly Brook was unmasked as Frog while Craig Revel Horwood was unveiled as Knickerbocker Glory on Friday night’s semi-final.
During the double elimination, Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig, 56, was the first to be revealed leaving his co-star and show judge Oti Mabuse elated.
Oti, 30, was the only judge to guess correctly Craig was Knickerbocker Glory while the rest of the panel – Jonathan Ross, Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall and guest John Bishop – wrongly predicted Rylan Clark-Neal, Jason Donovan and Paul O’Grady.
Double elimination! It comes after Kelly Brook, left, was unmasked as Frog while Craig Revel Horwood, right, was unveiled as Knickerbocker Glory on Friday night’s semi-final
Due to Oti and Craig working together on Strictly, she as a pro and he as a judge, the dancer was able to suss out his particular walk, saying: ‘It’s that walk you have, I was like: “Oh!”
‘It was just that moment, I was like I’ve seen this person walk away before… then all the pieces started coming in.’
Talking after the big reveal, Craig joked that it was ‘torture, darling’, he continued: ‘I don’t dance generally. I try sitting behind the desk, like you lot. When you’ve got a head on you, you don’t see anything.
‘It was a whole other experience, so pleased I did this, it’s good for me as a judge, darling, a mean and harsh one, to actually come up and challenge myself.
It’s Craig Revel Horwood! During the latest double elimination, Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig, 56, was the first to be revealed leaving his co-star and show judge Oti Mabuse elated
Funny: Talking after the big reveal, Craig joked that it was ‘torture, darling’, he continued: ‘I don’t dance generally. I try sitting behind the desk, like you lot’
No way! Next up to be unmasked was Frog who turned out to be none other than model and presenter Kelly, 41, leaving the judging panel stunned
Fun: Talking after the reveal, Kelly said: ‘I have always loved dancing, I’ve not danced for years. I can pat myself on the back and say: “Yeah, I did that” it’s been the best experience ever.’
‘I was extremely nervous, I really feel for the celebrities [on Strictly] … not that I will change any of my opinions, I do feel for them as it’s terrifying.’
Talking about his reason to take part, Craig said: ‘To prove myself that I have the guts to do something like this, takes me back to being 23, that whole experience again!’
Next up to be unmasked was Frog who turned out to be none other than model and presenter Kelly, 41, leaving the judging panel stunned.
Amazing: Oti, 30, was the only judge to guess correctly Craig was Knickerbocker Glory while the rest of the judges – Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, guest John Bishop and Jonathan Ross – wrongly predicted Rylan Clark-Neal, Jason Donovan or Paul O’Grady
It’s the walk! Due to Oti and Craig working together on Strictly, she as a pro and he as a judge, the dancer was able to suss out his particular walk, saying: ‘It’s that walk you have’
Again, the only judge to guess correctly was Oti who predicted that it was Kelly underneath the Frog costume while her co-stars guessed the likes of Katie Price, Caprice and Carol Vorderman.
Talking after the reveal, Kelly said: ‘I have always loved dancing, I’ve not danced for years. I can pat myself on the back and say: “Yeah, I did that” it’s been the best experience ever.’
Prior to Craig’s reveal, the TV star revealed that there had been several clues about his identity which included references to the musicals Chess, Cats and even his birth place Australia.
Well done! Again, the only judge to guess correctly was Oti who predicted it was Kelly underneath Frog while her co-stars guessed Katie Price, Caprice and Carol Vorderman
Clues! Prior to Craig’s reveal, the TV star revealed there had been several clues about his identity which included references to the musicals Chess, Cats and his birth place Australia
While Kelly revealed the clues about her identity, which included Love Island font on her megaphone – as she presented the first-ever series in 2005 – and references to her cameo on Smallville in 2002 as Victoria Hardwick.
The model also danced to Little Mix’s Shout Out To My Ex which could have also been a hint at her past former flames which include the likes of Jason Statham, Billy Zane and Thom Evans.
Judges Mo and Davina were left shocked over the reveal as they both exclaimed: ‘I can’t believe it, so brilliant’ and ‘I’m actually shocked!’
Sneaky: While Kelly revealed there was a Love Island font on her megaphone – as she presented the first-ever series in 2005 – and references to her cameo on Smallville in 2002
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