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Katy Hallam & Ben Reid

Christopher Dean on The Masked Dancer leaves viewers amazed as he reveals his age

It's a show that keeps you guessing and The Masked Dancer viewers were left stunned as the Beagle's character was revealed to be Nottinghamshire and ice skating legend Christopher Dean.

You'd be forgiven for not seeing it coming, but then viewers were also hit with another surprise as the Calverton-born skater announced his age.

The Olympic gold medal winner, known for his stunning routines with then partner Jayne Torvill and their appearances on ITV's Dancing on Ice, is 63 - tough to believe when you've seen Beagle strutting across the stage.

After the revelation on Thursday night, June 3, one viewer said: "Guys. Christopher Dean is SIXTY THREE. I wanna dance like that when I’m 63. #MaskedDancer," Birmingham Live reports.

A second added: "Christopher Dean! I never would have guessed. This man is 63 this year. He's amazing and I love him #maskeddancer."

And a third said: Christopher Dean looking amazing at 63 - he's got the moves! #MaskedDancer."

Other fans were just shocked he had appeared on the ITV entertainment show.

"Was not expecting to see Christopher Dean on the masked dancer," one wrote.

A second added: "Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the wee donkey...I didn't see that one coming. #Christopherdean #MaskedDancer".

Beagle and Llama are the fifth and sixth contestants to be unmasked, following Eddie the Eagle as Rubber Chicken, Diversity star Jordan Banjo as Viper, Louise Redknapp as Flamingo, and burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese as Beetroot.

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