masked singer We kicked off Season 9 with one of our most epic reveals yet. Dick Van Dyke Revealed as a gnome at the premiere aired on February 15. The 97-year-old took the stage in an elaborate gnome costume, billie holiday.
Several celebrity names were speculated ahead of Gnome’s announcement. Dustin Hoffman, Mel Brooks, Tony Bennettand Robert De Niro. panelist Robin Thicke I thought it was impossible that the gnome wasn’t Dustin. They were all wrong – it was dick all along!
The 97-year-old had many obvious hints about his identity in his clue package.Umbrella was a nod to his role Mary PoppinsHe also said he had worked with Lin Manuel Miranda and second half Robin Williams.
After the big announcement, applause erupted from the venue. “This is the most experienced and decorated entertainer on our show,” said the host Nick Cannon Said. All panelists gave Dick a standing ovation. Nicole Scherzinger I started crying. “The whole world loves you so much. It’s an honor to meet you,” she said through tears. Ken Jeong Declaring this to be “the biggest reveal yet”, he said Dick inspired him to become a comedian.
Dick admitted that it was “really dark” inside the gnome costume. He said he “didn’t see anything” while performing on stage. Dick quipped that he “liked” that the panelists thought he was De Niro! He even appeared in songs.A living legend has created the iconic “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” Mary Poppins With Nick and the panelists.truly memorable moments masked singer history!
Dick’s career spans 70 years in film, television and stage.Over 50 years since starring Mary Poppinsthe actor made a cameo appearance in the 2018 sequel Mary Poppins ReturnsNew episode of . masked singer Season 9 airs Wednesdays on FOX.
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