Dick Van Dyke

The beloved star behind Gnome on 'The Masked Singer,' who was revealed to be Dick Van Dyke, talks why the show is the weirdest thing he's ever done, ...

And we thought "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" was a little more peppy and more fun to sing. And I was happy to say that some people thought it was [Tony Bennett](https://ew.com/person/tony-bennett/). And it was just a great environment. As pointed out on the show, you are a Grammy, Tony, and Emmy winner. But now, there are twice as many commercials than there used to be, so the shows are chopped all up and I can't even watch them. And the experience was weird, because they have to keep it a secret from the crew. Scherzinger in particular started to audibly sob in the presence of the beloved [Mary Poppins](https://ew.com/creative-work/mary-poppins/) and [Dick Van Dyke Show](https://ew.com/creative-work/the-dick-van-dyke-show/) star. And I was so positive that nobody would ever guess it was me, that they would have somebody 97 years old on there. But then other people thought it was [Dustin Hoffman](https://ew.com/person/dustin-hoffman/). I think some people thought I was dead. So I looked at it on the air and it looked like fun. After performing Billie Holiday's "When You're Smiling," Gnome was the first to get axed.

For "The Masked Singer" Season 9 premiere, new characters Mustang, Gnome and Medusa performed. Here are the two celebrities who were unmasked.

The duo sang “Diamonds” by Rihanna; Medusa moves forward to next week. Van Dyke said he had never seen “The Masked Singer” when he was offered the gig. I’ve joked with the cleverest of comedians, from Robin Williams to Ben Stiller. “They wanted me to do something a little more current,” he said. Those three singers will then face off on a special episode in a battle to rejoin the competition. Package voiceover: “I grew up far from the spotlight, a dancer in the dark. He decided to watch it, “and it looked like fun to me which it was. Each episode, three costumed celebrities will perform, but only one will win and move on to compete again the following week. I never got to see the people I was working with. In Season 8, “Monty Python” star Eric Idle and “Star Trek” mainstay William Shatner (who at 91 had previously been the oldest celebrity on the show) were revealed on night 1. “So that’s why they gave me this big thing.” “I could just peek out through a little peephole.

SEASON nine of The Masked Singer has started out strong with two huge celebrities unmasked during the premiere - one of which made a panelist sob.Pane.

the singer told Nick. Those three saved singers will battle it out on a special episode to rejoin the competition.” You can save a mask from elimination by ringing what we are calling the ‘Ding Dong Keep It On’ Bell." [Sara Evans](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/4473688/jay-barker-wife-sara-evans/)is a [Country Music Award](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/4046061/cmas-winners-2021-see-the-full-list/)winner and is known for her hits Suds in the Bucket and A Little Bit Stronger. I hate this stupid format." [Mustang](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7392124/who-mustang-masked-singer-contestant-season-9/), Sara Evans told host Nick Cannon that more country singers need to be on the show. [Nick Cannon](https://www.the-sun.com/who/nick-cannon/)revealed in the middle of the episode that the Ding Dong Keep It On Bell will be used to save contestants. [Sara Evans](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/4481073/does-sara-evans-have-children/) - who was disguised as the [Mustang](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7392124/who-mustang-masked-singer-contestant-season-9/) - and took to [new format](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/201960/the-masked-singer-start-uk-rita-ora-panel/). [Mary Poppins](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5384008/where-mary-poppins-cast-now-dick-van-dyke/)in 1964, but the success of [Chitty Chitty Bang Bang](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/5446861/where-chitty-chitty-bang-bang-cast-now/)cemented his legendary status. [ABBA](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3594877/abba-members-age/)'s discography for the ABBA Night theme. [Ken Jeong](https://www.the-sun.com/who/ken-jeong/), [Jenny McCarthy](https://www.the-sun.com/who/jenny-mccarthy/), [Nicole Scherzinger](https://www.the-sun.com/who/nicole-scherzinger/), and [Robin Thicke](https://www.the-sun.com/who/robin-thicke/)have all returned as judges for season nine of [The Masked Singer](https://www.the-sun.com/topic/the-masked-singer/). [Panelist](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/2473261/who-masked-singer-judges/) [Nicole Scherzinger](https://www.the-sun.com/who/nicole-scherzinger/) burst into tears when [Gnome](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/7391349/who-gnome-masked-singer-contestant-season-9/) was revealed to be legendary performer [Dick Van Dyke](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/5373351/dick-van-dyke-spoonful-of-sugar-wife/) during Wednesday's episode.

Van Dyke beat William Shatner's age record from last year, and was acknowledged by host Nick Cannon as “the most decorated and seasoned entertainer” to ever ...

[Dick Van Dyke](https://deadline.com/tag/dick-van-dyke/). The judges guessed the masked singer might be Dustin Hoffman, Robert DeNiro, or Mel Brooks. Although the judges could have saved one of them, thanks to a new rule allowing one save per episode, they did not use that this week.

Dick Van Dyke proved that age is just a number as he left everyone speechless during the season 9 premiere of "The Masked Singer" Wednesday.

“It was a weird experience. “I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done. You look so gorgeous, you look so handsome.”

Dick Van Dyke has made history as the oldest ever contestant on The Masked Singer in an incredible moment dubbed the 'greatest reveal ever'.

[Mary Poppins](/news/entertainment/cast-mary-poppins-now-1964-film/) and [Chitty Chitty Bang Bang](/features/chitty-chitty-bang-bang-cast-now/) star surprised the judges on Wednesday (February 15) when he was unmasked as Gnome on the popular singing show. "I can't believe you're here, I'm trying to like play it cool. It's an honour to have you on our show," Nicole said, her voicing breaking with emotion.

Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke wowed "The Masked Singer" panel with his rendition of "When You're Smiling," and is now the oldest ever contestant on the Fox ...

Nobody would expect it." I stepped out and everybody's mouths dropped open." Now that he has been unmasked, Van Dyke won't continue to the next stage of the competition, but the actor has hinted that he could return to the show in another capacity. [Season 8 contestant](https://www.newsweek.com/masked-singer-scarecrow-sir-bug-boo-costume-clues-guesses-season-eight-1761714) William Shatner's record as the oldest performer on The Masked Singer and host Cannon described him as "the most decorated and seasoned entertainer" to take part in the show. [Fox](https://www.newsweek.com/topic/fox) singing competition, hosted by [Nick Cannon](https://www.newsweek.com/what-nick-cannon-exes-baby-mothers-children-said-about-him-baby-number-12-1758571), returned to screens on Wednesday, February 15, for Season 9, just months after [Amber Riley, as Harp, was crowned the winner](https://www.newsweek.com/masked-singer-winner-amber-riley-dwts-dancing-stars-history-identity-1763790) of the show's eighth season in November 2022. [Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke](https://www.newsweek.com/will-dick-van-dyke-revive-bad-cockney-accent-mary-poppins-returns-1124779) has hinted that he could return to The Masked Singer after his epic reveal as the Gnome character on Wednesday.

Dick Van Dyke was revealed to be Gnome on the ninth season premiere of “The Masked Singer” on Feb. 15.

“And the experience was weird, because they have to keep it a secret from the crew. So I looked at it on the air and it looked like fun. And I was so positive that nobody would ever guess it was me, that they would have somebody 97 years old on there,” he told You look so handsome.” “This is the most seasoned and decorated entertainer we have had on our show, ladies and gentlemen. “We are in the presence of an icon, ladies and gentlemen,” host Nick Cannon said.

Dick Van Dyke, 97, concealed his iconic face and gray hair in a giant, red-headed gnome costume during the show's premiere on Fox Wednesday.

The premiere came with a double elimination with country singer Sara Evans revealing herself as the wearer of the mustang costume. [ Fox's "The Masked Singer"](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2022/04/20/masked-singer-rudy-giuliani-reveal-ken-jeong-robin-thicke-react/7383331001/) kicked off with a legendary reveal: [Dick Van Dyke. In 2021, he received the Kennedy Center Honor, calling the prestigious arts award a "capper on my career.”

Emmy and Tony-winning actor Dick Van Dyke performed as Gnome on season 9 of The Masked Singer, and he opens up to PEOPLE about the memorable experience.

"I would like to go back and do a play," he says. I know all of them now, and I didn't know any of them before." I love to do that." "I learned all the music he knows so I can keep him singing," she says. "I love that. "When I was young, I really was hoping to make a living. What happened to me was such a surprise," he says. "To be able to be in a Disney movie was a childhood dream for me, to work with Walt," Van Dyke says of the 1964 film. "They wanted me to do something current and I know nothing from rock," Van Dyke admits. "I wanted to go back and meet them in person because I really never got to meet anybody. "Then I got to do it twice, and I did a couple of B movies for Walt, too. "I was positive they wouldn't be able to guess who I was.

The 97-year-old Mary Poppins star described his gnome costume as "a great big like Pumpkinhead thing that I had to do," but allegedly had a great experience ...

“I wouldn't recognize them.” “Wait a minute, those guys can't sing,” said Van Dyke, laughing. [Cringey Sexcapades](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/sumner-redstone-in-love-the-cringey-sexcapades-of-a-horny-billionaire?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)of a Horny Billionaire [Cate Blanchett’s](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/02/cate-blanchett-tar-awards-insider?itm_content=footer-recirc&itm_campaign=more-great-stories-020723)Maestro Moment “I would say it's the weirdest thing I've ever done,” said Van Dyke. It's a good thing I'm not claustrophobic.” "I had two little peepholes I can see the audience with. You look so gorgeous, you look so handsome.” So I knew I was gonna fool them. The 97-year-old Emmy, Grammy, and Tony-award winning star of stage and screen was disguised as “Gnome” on The Masked Singer. I think some people thought I was dead.” “I love you so much, we love you, the whole world loves you so much.

Dick Van Dyke, the star of 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Dick Van Dyke Show' went on 'The Masked Singer' as The Gnome and went home week one, along with country ...

“I would say it’s the weirdest thing I’ve ever done,” Dyke [told Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/tv/the-masked-singer-gnome-revealed-dick-van-dyke/) ahead of the reveal. [musical-theater lover](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69qSSrDIGPI) she is. Season nine of the Fox TV show premiered on February 15, revealing the Mustang (country singer Sara Evans) and the Gnome, who turned out to be the 97-year-old, [EG_T-winning](https://www.vulture.com/article/egot-emmy-grammy-oscar-tony-contenders-odds.html), definition-of-iconic Mary Poppins and The Dick Van Dyke Show star. The Masked Singer had Dick Van Dyke. Dick Van Dyke went on The Masked Singer. The Gnome’s reveal turned panelist Nicole Scherzinger into a puddle of tears, like the

Dick Van Dyke and Sara Evans were unmasked on "The Masked Singer" Wednesday night. Evans told Fox News Digital why it was so difficult to compete in the ...

"I like songs to go deep, and I like a voice to be able to do a lot of things, because that's what I like to do. She said she didn't want to tell them what she was filming "until the last minute possible." "I just love making new music for my fans and giving them something new from me." "The first time I put it on and went out to stage, they were like, ‘Oh, no, no, no, we can see her face,’ So they had to put a second layer of covering on it," she explained. The singer is the first to admit that "it's been a long time" since she released any new music. While she did tell them she was competing on the show, she didn't give them too many details, because she wanted to "watch them watch it." "Because it was so heavy, they had to have all these straps that they strapped on the back, so once it was on, I couldn't take it off. Alabama is so beautiful, and so I'm really, really glad that they grew up there." "The weirdest guess, I think, was Suzanne Somers. The hardest part was putting on her Mustang costume, saying that she found the horse head to be a bit claustrophobic. "It was absolutely incredible," Evans told Fox News Digital about her time on the show. "The world loves you so much," Scherzinger told Van Dyke.

The Mary Poppins star, 97, first met Silver, 51, at the SAG Awards in 2006. Silver, a makeup artist, was working at the awards show where Van Dyke was appearing ...

[appear on red carpets together](https://people.com/movies/dick-van-dyke-at-mary-poppins-returns-premiere/). The sweet video features Silver and Van Dyke dancing through an art installation in Los Angeles called "Supershow." [got married](https://people.com/celebrity/dick-van-dykes-wedding-photo/) on Feb. "They wanted me to do something current and I know nothing from rock," Van Dyke said. "I got up the other morning, she was in the kitchen doing the dishes and she had her tap shoes on, and she was tap dancing while she was doing the dishes!" "It was on the spur of the moment, we just decided Leap Day [would be the best time to do it](https://people.com/celebrity/dick-van-dyke-marries-girlfriend-arlene-silver/)," he told PEOPLE. "My grandkids call her Grandma," Van Dyke said. In May 2022, Van Dyke and Silver were [spotted out and about](https://people.com/movies/dick-van-dyke-wears-mary-poppins-sweatshirt-with-wife-arlene-silver-photo/) in Malibu, California, where they live. "She was such a support, I fell in love." "I like that I knew him as a man before I knew him as a performer." "There was something about her beautiful eyes," Van Dyke told PEOPLE. They're happily married and have an active life together, [appearing on red carpets](https://people.com/movies/dick-van-dyke-at-mary-poppins-returns-premiere/) and performing together.

97-year-old acting legend Dick Van Dyke joked people were surprised when he was unmasked on 'The Masked Singer' because they "thought [he] was dead".

He said: "When they asked me to do it, I had never seen it. "They were so surprised. So I knew I was gonna fool them.

Fox's "The Masked Singer" kicked off season 9 with a Sinatra-singing Gnome played by the iconic Dick Van Dyke, who left the flabbergasted Nicole Scherzinger ...