Matt Lucas surprises viewers and delights his parents with a heartfelt unmasking as Emperor Penguin on The Masked Singer in the UK

Matt Lucas has given fans a heartwarming moment they won’t forget after his dramatic unmasking on The Masked Singer.

The 51-year-old comedian stunned the audience, judges, and even his own parents when it was revealed that he was performing as Emperor Penguin.

The surprise didn’t just play out on TV. Matt made sure his mum Diana and stepdad were in for the shock of their lives, keeping them completely in the dark until the big reveal.

Parents’ Priceless Reactions Captured on Video

Matt shared a video on Instagram showing the exact moment his parents realized the truth.

The clip features Diana and her husband seated on the sofa, blissfully watching the show, unaware that their son was behind the mask.

As Emperor Penguin’s mask came off, the pair’s jaws literally dropped.

Diana turned to Matt in sheer disbelief, exclaiming, “I don’t believe it! You’re joking!”

Meanwhile, his stepdad couldn’t hide his excitement: “I said it sounded like you, it sounded like your voice!”

The video captures Diana asking, still stunned, “When did you do that?” to which Matt cheekily responded, “Last year, it’s a secret you’re not allowed to say!”

She repeatedly gushed over the reveal, while Matt simply shrugged with a proud smile, saying, “Bit of fun, isn’t it?”

Fans and Celebrities Flood Social Media

The sweet clip quickly went viral, earning praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike.

Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies called it “beautiful ♥️,” while stars like EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy and Coronation Street’s Sally Dynevor added streams of heart-eyed emojis.

Even judge Davina McCall joined in, writing, “Love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

Behind the Penguin Costume

Speaking after the reveal, Matt told host Joel Dommett that performing in the Emperor Penguin outfit was “very, very hot indeed.”

He explained his choice of character with a laugh, saying it was because he “likes a chocolate biscuit.”

While the judging panel struggled to guess his identity—throwing out names like Peter Andre, Bradley Walsh, and Sir Trevor McDonald—Matt admitted their guesses were “pretty poor.”

His true talent shone earlier in the episode with a powerful rendition of The Who’s Pinball Wizard, performed with his band, the Antarctic Funkies.

Fans Praise Matt’s Singing Talent

Viewers were quick to applaud his singing ability on social media, with one writing, “I’m shocked Matt Lucas was Emperor Penguin. He’s got some good pipes!”

Another noted, “People who don’t know Matt Lucas can sing when he’s literally in Les Misérables regularly!”

Matt is well known in the musical theatre world, particularly for his role as Monsieur Thénardier in Les Misérables, and he also gained viral fame for his charity song Thank You Baked Potato during the pandemic.

Double Unmasking Keeps the Show Exciting

Sunday’s episode featured not one, but two unmaskings.

Rapper Professor Green was revealed as Teabag after the judges failed to correctly guess his identity, suggesting names like Mike Tindall and Judge Rinder.

The 42-year-old admitted he was “petrified” about taking part, confessing he couldn’t even sing in RP (received pronunciation) and laughed about trying anyway.

More Surprises in Series Seven

The latest series of The Masked Singer has been full of unexpected twists.

Saturday night revealed The One Show’s Alex Jones as the Disc Jockey, a role she took on partly for her children.

“I have had a lot of fun… and I just thought, it would be a lot of fun for my children,” she explained.

Another standout moment came when singer Anne-Marie competed as Goldfish with the live band No Trout, marking a first for the show.

Fans can expect more jaw-dropping unmaskings and memorable performances as the series continues, keeping audiences guessing and entertained.

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