Chris Kamara has been unmasked as Ghost on The Masked Singer within the first elimination – after being recognized with apraxia of speech.
The previous Sky Sports activities pundit, 64, was revealed to be hiding beneath the ghost costume within the new collection debut episode.
He stated he had performed the present for his grandchildren, saying: ‘My grandkids, we’ll sit round collectively and so they’ll do not know. They love this present. They simply sing ‘take it off’ and grandad’s going to show round!’
Wow! Chris Kamara has been unmasked as Ghost on The Masked Singer within the first elimination – after being recognized with apraxia of speech
He added: ‘I did it for the grandkids. I need to see the shock on their faces once they see me unmasked on the present.
‘Not even my spouse is aware of so it’s going to be a shock for the entire household. I’m not one of the best at maintaining secrets and techniques so I’m undecided what’s going to shock them most, collaborating within the present or maintaining it a secret.’
Chris additionally defined a number of of the clues about his id, sharing that he beforehand had two albums out, and has performed duets with large stars, similar to Robbie Williams and Danny Jones.
Shock! The previous Sky Sports activities pundit, 64, was revealed to be hiding beneath the ghost costume within the new collection debut episode
The judges had been gobsmacked, after having guessed the id of Ghost as John Bishop and Iain Stirling.
Followers at residence weren’t as simply deceived nevertheless, and plenty of guessed that the previous footballer was beneath the masks.
It comes after Chris went public about his apraxia of speech (AOS) prognosis final yr.
It was an finish of an period for Chris when he left his Sky Sports activities jobs after 24 years on the finish of final season because of the situation.
Candy: He stated he had performed the present for his grandchildren, saying: ‘I did it for the grandkids. I need to see the shock on their faces once they see me unmasked on the present’
Clarification: Chris additionally defined a number of of the clues about his id, sharing that he beforehand had two albums out, and has performed duets with large stars, similar to Robbie Williams and Danny Jones
AOS could make it troublesome to pronounce phrases accurately, and led to folks usually considering Chris was ‘drunk’ attributable to his slurred speech.
He stated he felt ‘a fraud’ as a broadcaster having realized he had the situation earlier this yr.
A documentary known as for Misplaced For Phrases about Chris coming to phrases with the situation was broadcast earlier this month.
Apraxia is a neurological situation that impacts the physique’s means to carry out pure motor capabilities, with many victims creating issues with speech.
Unhappy: It comes after Chris went public about his apraxia of speech (AOS) prognosis final yr
He was additionally recognized with an underactive thyroid final yr and has stepped away from the vast majority of his broadcasting roles because of the subject.
The Middlesbrough-born presenter stop Sky because of the calls for of reside broadcasting however has continued working for ITV on a lot of pre-recorded tv reveals.
Chris has fought to beat his speech points and not too long ago returned to screens to co-host The Video games and Ninja Warrior UK.
Followers initially turned involved for the pundit once they observed he was slurring a few of his phrases when reporting reside from matches, with Chris finally revealing that he had been coping with the difficulty for 2 years.
Work: The Middlesbrough-born presenter stop Sky because of the calls for of reside broadcasting however has continued working for ITV on a lot of pre-recorded tv reveals
After he was unmasked, viewers took to Twitter to reward him for his efficiency and for ‘letting nothing cease him’.
One stated: ‘Is it doable to like @chris_kammy much more?? The Masked Singer!!!! Legend!!!!’
Whereas one other tweeted: ‘@chris_kammy What an absolute bloody legend you might be!!!’
A 3rd echoed: @chris_kammy is simply superior doing @MaskedSingerUK letting nothing cease him ❤️ hope you are grandchildren had been thrilled to see you disgrace you were not #Ghost for lengthy #TheMaskedSingerUK’.
A fourth agreed, writing: ‘@chris_kammy nicely I hope the grand children loved that, #Ghost #TheMaskedSingerUK nicely performed Kammy’.
Reward: After he was unmasked, viewers took to Twitter to reward him for his efficiency and for ‘letting nothing cease him’
And a fifth declared: ‘@chris_kammy be pleased with your self happening the masked singer you probably did #Unbelievable’.
Chris’ unmasking comes after decide Davina McCall stated two of the performers on the present made her cry this yr.
The programme sees 12 superstar acts sing whereas disguised in extravagant and outrageous costumes, as a star panel tries to guess their identities.
In 2023, audiences will watch as Fawn, Jacket Potato, Piece Of Cake, Pigeon, Rhino, Garbage, Ghost, Jellyfish, Knitting, Otter, Phoenix and a duo, for the primary time, known as Cat & Mouse are revealed as well-known faces.
Emotional: Davina McCall, 55, (second left) stated two of the performers on The Masked Singer UK made her cry, because the competitors returns subsequent yr (Davina pictured along with her fellow judges Mo Gilligan, left, Rita Ora, second proper, and Jonathan Ross, proper, in addition to host Joel Dommett, centre)
The earlier collection noticed pop star Natalie Imbruglia, as Panda, topped the winner, whereas former England footballer Michael Owen was discovered to be Doughnuts, and singer Charlotte Church was revealed as Mushroom.
Former Massive Brother presenter McCall, 55, is joined by singer-songwriter Rita Ora, presenter Jonathan Ross and comic Mo Gilligan once more on the judging panel, as Joel Dommett returns to his internet hosting duties.
When requested if any of the performances have made her cry, Davina stated: ‘Completely – Jellyfish is a rare performer and has made us all really feel fairly emotional.
Born to carry out: The programme sees 12 superstar acts sing whereas disguised in extravagant and outrageous costumes, as a star panel tries to guess their identities (Jellyfish, left, and Ghost, proper, image)
Tv magic: When requested if any of the performances have made her cry, Davina stated: ‘Completely’
‘Rhino, as nicely, has been notably emotive. There are individuals who utterly draw you in.’
She added that the superstar taking part in Rhino is ‘huge and fairly humble’ and places his ‘little hooves collectively’ in a candy motion.
Davina additionally stated, of her fellow judges, that Jonathan, 62, has been the ‘naughtiest’, Rita, 32, has been ‘probably the most hilarious’ and Mo, 34, has been ‘good to see once more’.
Set to take to the stage: The yet-to-be-unveiled superstar contestants will put on costumes similar to Pigeon (left) and Potato (proper)
All wrapped up: Knitting is seen, with the pink and blue costume that includes white needles throughout the entrance
All stars: Host Joel Dommett seems fashionable in a mint inexperienced swimsuit as he poses with Cat & Mouse forward of the 2023 collection
Jonathan stated: ‘I am going to inform you what I actually like about it, and I do know Davina feels the identical manner, is to be doing one thing whenever you look out on the viewers and also you see it is mums, dads, grannies and grandpas with their children.’
Rita was requested if she felt the celebrities had upped their sport this time round, and stated: ‘I believe now they’ve seen the present they’re like, “What can I try this hasn’t been performed earlier than, and the way far can I take it?”. They’re going additional than ever earlier than.’
Mo stated: ‘I really feel persons are actually coming into their costumes extra this collection.
Rivals: Two celebrities will put on the costumes named Garbage (left) and Rhino (proper) when the brand new season begins subsequent month
Star high quality: Panellist Rita Ora was in good spirits as she posed alongside Fawn forward of the brand new collection
‘So Phoenix at all times seems at us a bit weirdly for instance. Then you definitely’ve received some characters who’re actually humorous, which can be laborious since you assume – is that this a comic that I do know?’
It comes after Davina revealed she was initially requested to seem as a contestant on The Masked Singer UK slightly than on the judging panel.
Throughout a latest look at Good Housekeeping Reside, she stated: ‘I’ve received a very good story to inform about The Masked Singer. I had lunch with the pinnacle of ITV and I used to be 52 or 53, I’ve recognized him endlessly, and he requested: ”Are you able to sing Davina?” and I stated: ”Kind of.. within the bathe Why?’
Enjoying gown up: Piece of Cake (left) and Phoenix (proper) will likely be two of the costumes worn by celebrities throughout the competitors
Entertainer: Otter is seen carrying a pair of goggles and a snorkle forward of the brand new run of the programme
‘He introduced up being a contestant on the present, and I stated: ”What are you speaking about? I should not be on it, I ought to current it!” He instructed me they already had a presenter for the present – Joel Dommett – who’s wonderful, so I stated: ”Can I be on the panel then?” Per week later, I received a name to be on the panel.
‘For me, that was a second spring as a result of I by no means thought I might work in leisure once more, I by no means thought I might get the prospect to put on fairly clothes and outrageous sneakers on telly once more.
‘Each week, once I’m on The Masked Singer, you simply know you are trying on the most grateful particular person. Not as a result of I am on telly, however as a result of I do know it is a possibility to do a type of telly that I like a lot. Should you do not strive, you do not get!’
Comeback: The Masked Singer begins on 1st January at 6.30pm ITV1 and ITVX (Panellist Jonathan Ross seen with Knitting)
