Jesse Metcalfe

The Desperate Housewives actor, 43, was revealed as the star behind Astronaut during the episode - to the shock of judges Peter Crouch, Davina McCall, Jonathan ...

'How does he still look the same 20 years later?!' questioned one viewer, while another echoed: 'What an absolute welcome blast from the past Jesse Metcalfe is. Fan reaction: Viewers at home appeared to be just as shocked at the revelation too, taking to social media to share their surprise Viewers at home appeared to be just as shocked at the revelation too, taking to social media to share their surprise. Masked Dancer's Astronaut was the first contestant to be axed during Saturday's episode, as he was unveiled as Jesse Metcalfe, 43, During the episode, the first six celebrities took to the stage to show off their moves - with Candlestick, Astronaut and duo Pillar and Post being forced to battle for survival. The Desperate Housewives actor, 43, was revealed as the star behind Astronaut during the episode - to the shock of judges Peter Crouch, Davina McCall,

THE Masked Dancer's Astronaut was revealed tonight to be Hollywood star Jesse Metcalfe.Judge Oti Mabuse was left screaming: "It's my high school crush.

Asked if it was hard to keep his appearance secret, Jesse said: "It was so hard. and even some outright lying." while another tweeted: "You cannot be serious." Wtf?????" One fan gasped: "OM ACTUAL G!!! [Joel Dommett](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/joel-dommett/) added nervously: "That's rather raised the bar for the rest of the series."

The Masked Dancer viewers were left lost for words after Astronaut was unmasked as “A list” actor Jesse Metcalfe. The Desperate Housewives star was the ...

I love desperate housewives as well how did I not see that #TheMaskedDancer.” Ultimately the judges chose to unmask Astronaut, who was unveiled as American actor Jesse Metcalfe. An actual A Lister.” Last year Olympic gymnast Louis Smith stormed to victory dressed as the wonderfully outlandish Car Wash. Viewers were gobsmacked that the American star was on the ITV dancing show and went straight to Twitter to share their reaction. Speaking after he was revealed to be the first celebrity leaving the show he said: "I thought it would be really fun."

The Masked Dancer has unmasked its first contestant of season two, with Astronaut revealed to be Jesse Metcalfe. Desperate Housewives actor Metcalfe went up ...

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The Masked Dancer viewers were floored as Astronaut was unveiled as American actor Jesse Metcalfe - as they said they still didn't know who he was when he ...

@gerainted wrote: "No one on the panel seems to know who Jesse Metcalfe is (and neither did I!!) #TheMaskedDancer." @TraylorHolmes added: "When Jesse Metcalfe took his mask off I thought it was Jack Whitehall #MaskedDancerUK #TheMaskedDancer." Speaking after he was revealed to be the first celebrity leaving the show he said: "I thought it would be really fun." If you're on Facebook, you can find our dedicated social media group on all things celeb [here](https://www.facebook.com/groups/393445517839575) They also said it was 'not the first time I've had a mark on my head' and said they would make the audience 'believe a man can fly'. The actor, who is known for his roles on Desperate Housewives and Smallville, was even mistaken for comedian Jack Whitehall by fans of the show.

Former Strictly Come Dancing pro dancer Oti gasped and joked 'I'm dying' as her teen heartthrob was unmasked as the character Astronaut. After all the dancing ...

And while Jesse took to the stage again to dance to The Weeknd's Blinding Lights, Oti could be heard exclaiming: "He was my high school crush." Jesse says it was hard to keep his involvement in the show a secret. "The protocols on the stages were very strict. "Had to be entirely covered at all times: mask, balaclava, hoodie, gloves. And he explained the effort that goes on behind-the-scenes to keep identities a secret. Last series viewers saw OIympic gymnast Louis Smith dance to victory dressed as Car Wash. After all the dancing was done Astronaut turned out to be American actor Jesse Metcalfe. This has been unbelievable, it's one of the most zany things I’ve ever done in my career but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed myself.” And Oti told her: "I'm freaking out." "It was so hard," he said. Twelve more celebrities have taken on colourful alter egos as they trip the light fantastic on the dancefloor as the zany ITV show returned to our screens after its successful first series last year. "We've got women freaking out," enthused Davina.

The Masked Dancer UK series 2 has unveiled its first star, confirming who's behind the Astronaut costume.

[The Masked Dancer](https://www.digitalspy.com/masked-singer/) series 2 spoilers follow. [The Masked Singer announces I'm A Celebrity special](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a41029027/the-masked-singer-im-a-celebrity-special/) Had to be entirely covered at all times: mask, balaclava, hoodie, gloves. and even some outright lying," Metcalfe recalled of the process. "It was so hard. [The Masked Dancer UK series 2](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/a38539607/masked-dancer-uk-renewed-series-2/) eliminated its first famous face tonight (September 3).

DESPERATE Housewives star Jesse Metcalfe was unveiled as the first celeb to feature on the new series of The Masked Dancer.The US telly actor dressed.

[Henry Cavill](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/16276146/henry-cavill-leave-the-witcher/) and Oti and Crouch both guessed Bear Grylls. [The Masked Singer](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/the-masked-dancer/), with a panel of celebs asked to guess the identities of stars wearing bizarre costumes. [US telly actor](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/19699733/the-masked-dancer-astronaut-jesse-metcalfe/) dressed up as Astronaut and boogied in front of a [panel of judges](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/the-masked-dancer/).