The identity of Britain’s Got Talent band The Witch has finally been revealed, more than a year after appearing on the show.
The creepy character, who reached the semifinals of series 15, terrified judge Amanda Holden with her spooky lines on the show last year.
Their act has also been described as the “scariest” of all stunts, in which they handed out apples to the jury, one of which exploded into mealworms and roaches.
There has been much speculation as to who the real face behind the mask is, with theories circulating that it was presenter Stephen Mulherne.
Also, magician Marc Spelmann, who appeared on Britain’s Got Talent under the stage name X, has been plagued by speculation he has returned to the show as The Witch.
exposed! The identity of Britain’s Got Talent band The Witch has finally been revealed, more than a year after appearing on the show
However, he has now denied claims on YouTube that he was behind the prosthetics, revealing the character’s true identity.
He said the man behind the character is actor Martin Portlock and that the star himself has been sworn to secrecy about his true identity.
Marc explained, “There’s an incredible actor named Martin Portlock.” He was also sworn to secrecy, he wasn’t allowed to tell anyone he was the witch.’
Martin himself then appeared on camera to text his fellow wizards from his phone, confirming he was behind the prosthesis.
He said, “Hi Marc, how are you Spellman?” Although the witch was a somewhat unusual character, no one really knew who she was.
‘I heard everyone thought it was you!’ I hope you and the family are well and the lovely heat is a little too hot for my liking.’
Martin also confirmed the big reveal on The Witch’s Instagram page by penning a lengthy post revealing the closely guarded secret.
He wrote: “Feel free to share.” It’s no longer a secret. So… a year ago today I performed on stage for television. Although it was a little secret last year, my identity as “The Witch” was unknown!
Big reveal: Magician Marc Spelmann dismissed claims he was behind the prosthetics and revealed the character’s true identity on YouTube – saying it was Martin Portlock (pictured)
Magic! Marc, who also appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, has been hit by speculation he’s returned to the show as The Witch, but has now revealed the real mask
“I can now confirm that The Witch on Britains Got Talent 2022 WAS ME!” I’m an actor here in the UK
“I performed to 4000 people at London’s Hammersmith Apollo Theatre, live on national television for ITV in the semi-finals and again in Manchester for the final of ‘The Ultimate Magician’ Christmas special. ‘Hope you all enjoyed the performances.’
At the Witch’s April 2022 audition, Amanda and Alesha Dixon were terrified by the shocking stunt.
At the introduction, the auditioner threw an apple in their faces, which then exploded in a group of creepy crawlies.
The witch said creepily while handing Amanda an apple, ‘Do you know why they always say that beauty is only skin deep?’ Because we are all corrupt to the core!’
After the terrifying moment, the two judges fled the podium and Alesha refused to return to her place on the floor.
The women run away from the podium while singer Alesha refuses to return from her seat on the theater’s stalls.
Radio host Amanda yelled, “That’s why I never did I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!” It’s terrible.’
At the Creepy: The Witch audition in April 2022, Amanda and Alesha Dixon were terrified by the shocking stunt involving an apple
While Alesha yelled, “I’m social distancing from the roaches!”
Speaking about their creepy encounter, Amanda told The Sun, “I screamed to the whole world at the beginning of her performance, it was just so scary.”
“This apple suddenly smashed and all these maggots and roaches were swarming all over the desk, you have to watch it to believe it.”
“You just know straight away it’s going to be a gig that we’ll probably see more of.”