Saturday 24 September 2022 11:05 PM The Masked Dancer: BAFTA-winning choirmaster Gareth Malone unveiled as Cactus ... trends now

BAFTA-winning choirmaster Gareth Malone has become the latest celebrity to be eliminated from The Masked Dancer after being revealed as the Cactus.

Following a vote the judging panel - Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Davina McCall and Peter Crouch - decided it was time for Cactus to give up the disguise during Saturday's show.

And after a 'dance jam' against Pearly King, Cactus was unmasked and revealed to be Gareth.

The television musician, hidden behind the prickly green suit complete with a pink and yellow flame-print unitard and cape, the big reveal on Saturday night in front of the judges.

The panel were not sure if it was a McFly or Busted band member - but didn't put their finger on it being Gareth before he was revealed from the Cactus mask.

Reflecting on his experience, Gareth said: 'I have had so much fun. The last time I danced I was 7 and I danced with a broom in the school play. I mean, I danced, I danced.'

Judge Davina asked: 'How hard was it being taught, after you being the teacher

'It's awful, isn't it?' Gareth replied. 'I've put so many people through that, and you go, don't worry, just go out and sing in front of 4,000 people, you'll be fine... It's awful.