The Masked Singer has been plunged into chaos after a TV star apparently revealed they were watching Dippy Egg live on air.
Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer made a mistake during the Channel 4 show this weekend.
On the show, Simon, 60, and his co-host Tim Lovejoy interviewed actress Julia Sawalha.
Julia was revealed to be Bubble Tea on Saturday night's episode and discussed the show with the two men.
However, during the conversation he seemed to have missed the fact that he was actually wearing the Dippy Egg costume.
The Masked Singer has been plunged into chaos after a TV star apparently revealed they were watching Dippy Egg live on air
Sunday Brunch presenter Simon Rimmer (right) made a mistake during the Channel 4 show this weekend.
On the show, Simon, 60, and his co-host Tim Lovejoy interviewed actress Julia Sawalha (pictured), who was shocked after the gaffe
The chef made the mistake after Julia admitted she had no idea what bubble tea was when she signed up for the show.
Then Simon interjected: “I always assumed that you chose your costumes yourself because I know myself as Dippy…”
He then abruptly stopped speaking and said “Ohh!” before covering his mouth while Julia looked equal parts shocked and surprised.
Simon then joked: “I think I gave it away back then…”
ITV has been contacted by Web for comment.
Julia was featured as Bubble Tea on Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer UK.
The moment left guest panellist Jennifer Saunders – who was filling in for Rita Ora – stunned as she had no idea Julia was behind the mask.
Actress Julia played Saffron “Saffy” Monsoon in “Absolutely Fabulous” from 1992 to 2012. The sitcom was created by 65-year-old Jennifer, who played her mother Edina “Eddie” Monsoon.
Simon interjected: “I always assumed you chose your own costumes because I know myself as Dippy…”
He then abruptly stopped speaking and said “Ohh!” before covering his mouth while Julia looked equal parts shocked and surprised
Julia was revealed to be Bubble Tea on Saturday night's episode and discussed the show with the two men
After facing off against Owl, Bubble Tea was chosen to be unmasked and after revealing her identity, Julia shouted, “Mom!” at a shocked looking Jenifer.
Jennifer shouted, “Honey, what are you doing here?!”
Julia told host Joel Dommett about her time on the show: “I loved it.” My boyfriend said earlier this year: “You don't sing enough, Julia.”
“And then the topic came up and I thought, 'I really have to do something that I'm absolutely terrified of'.”
When asked what it was like to see her “mother” again, she added: “Just beautiful… really special.”
However, the moment sparked suspicion among some of the show's viewers, with many taking to social media to insist that the outcome was a foregone conclusion, as Jennifer temporarily appeared as a panelist on the show, filling in for Rita.
One person wrote on Twitter: “What a solution!” Bubble Tea/Julia Sawalha had to be exposed because of the AbFab connection with Jennifer Saunders. Makes for a better reveal!'
While someone else posted: “Clearly another solid result so Bubble Tea was revealed when Jennifer Saunders was there.”
“That seems like a solution.” The producers bring in Jennifer Saunders and then say they have to vote out Julia Sawalha. “I'm not one to do this but I will definitely demand it,” another shared.
Another show fan asked, “I guess that's why Bubble Tea was debunked because Jennifer Saunders was on the panel?”
While someone else remarked: “This was kind of a solution so they could unmask Julia from Jennifer because Owl was definitely worse than her!”
Someone else posted: “Bubble Tea was the perfect person to be exposed tonight given the guest judge!”
“#MaskedSingerUK even after seeing the reveal I still can't believe who Bubble Tea is!!!,” wrote another viewer at home.
And someone else commented: “Brilliant that #BubbleTea was exposed this week!”
This week's show opened with Piranha singing “Treasure” by Bruno Mars.
They were followed by Eiffel Tower performing Angels by Robbie Williams and panelist Davina McCall suggested it could be Sex And The City's Sarah Jessica Parker, while Jonathan Ross said it could be Alison Moyet.
Owl sang S Club 7's “Don't Stop Movin'” and Mo Gilligan thought she could be Waterloo Road star Kym Marsh, while Saunders suspected former footballer Alex Scott.
Air Fryer sang The Final Countdown by Europe and Ross said it could be Australian actor Russell Crowe.
After the sing-off, the panelists decided to save Owl – which meant exposing Bubble Tea.
This comes after Rat was revealed as Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas in last Saturday's episode of the singing competition.
Speaking about the panel's guesses, Shirley told host Joel Dommett: “I was actually very flattered because I don't sing at all and some of the people you said were like, 'Wow!'
“It was one of the best times of my life. It was way out of my comfort zone and I absolutely loved it.”
Regarding panelist Jonathan Ross, Shirley continued, “I was very surprised about Jonathan.” I mean, Jonathan is a friend of mine. I was on his shows and we talked about Kilimanjaro, some of these references that he should have known but he didn't get it!
“They were so absent that they called me some great singers and actors! 'I'll take that!'
Dancing master Shirley had given several clues to her true identity during her time on the series.
This comes after Julia was revealed as Bubble Tea on Saturday's episode of The Masked Singer UK
The moment left guest panellist Jennifer Saunders – who was filling in for Rita Ora – stunned as she had no idea Julia was behind the mask
She noted that she had “crossed the path of danger” after climbing Kilimanjaro for Comic Relief in 2019, while the costume's tattoos were a nod to the body art she had painted on her bottom.
She said: “I have tattoos all over my bum and then I tattooed my boyfriend's name on it – I'm not sure if that was a good idea.” Bruno [Tonioli] always made me want to show them to him!'
Shirley's exit came after Pointless presenter Alexander Armstrong was revealed as Chicken Caesar in week two, while singer Dionne Warwick was revealed as Weather in the first episode of the new series.
The Masked Singer UK airs Saturdays at 7pm on ITV1, ITVX and STV.