Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch is part of a new series of The Masked Dancer - but it is not clear if his famous 'robot dance' goal celebration will be making an appearance.
In the show, a celebrity cast covered in costumes aims to confuse a panel and the show's viewers as to who they are while displaying fancy footwork. This series footballing legend Peter Crouch will be hoping he can hit the back of the net with his guesses.
The striker who played for Liverpool and England caused a minor craze with his robot dance celebration after scoring against Jamaica in a 2006 World Cup warm-up. He later admitted that it made him look like a 'complete imbecile' and he would never do it now.
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He will be appearing with panellists Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall and Oti Mabuse as they try and work out which twinkle toed celebrity is behind the mask. The former England striker will be stepping in for comedian Mo Gilligan this season, with Mo unavailable owing to touring commitments.
Presiding over this unique and unusual dance party will be Joel Dommett. Twelve brand new celebrities will be stepping onto the dancefloor as they try to wow the panel and confuse who they are with their moves. The show's launch date will be announced later.
Last series viewers saw OIympic gymnast Louis Smith storm to victory dressed as Car Wash. The series also saw Radio DJ and presenter Zoe Ball unmasked as Llama, choreographer and TV judge Craig Revel Horwood as Knickerbocker Glory, Ice skating legend Christopher Dean as Beagle and presenter Kelly Brook as Frog.
Peter said: “The show is a firm favourite in our household and when asked I jumped at the chance to take part. I am competitive and I'm currently scrolling through friends' socials looking for those tell-tale dance moves. Another plus is by being on the panel my social media, family and friends won’t be constantly speculating that I’m hiding behind one of the masks!”
Joel Dommett said: “It’s so great to be back for some dancing and guessing! I’m super excited to find out who is dancing behind the masks! We’re losing Mo for some episodes - but we have Peter ‘the Robot’ Crouch to fill his much smaller shoes. I’m very excited as I’ve always looked up to him in his career and because he is massive.”
