Cactus (UK)

Cactus
Statistics
Season	Series 2
Gender	Male
Placement	9th Place
Appearances
Title Card
Gareth Malone
Name(s)
Biographical Information
Born	November 9, 1975 (age 49)
Notability	Choirmaster Broadcaster

Cactus is a masked celebrity on the Second series of The Masked Dancer UK.

Appearance

Cactus is a long, green cactus covered in prickles and wears a two colored yellow and pink jumpsuit with a cape extending from the back of it.

Dance/Music

Week	Song Selection	Style	Result
2	"Livin la Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin	Jive	BTM3
4	"Too Darn Hot" by Cole Porter	Jazz	ELIM

Dance Jam Performances

Week	VS	Style	Song Selection
4	Pearly King	Hip Hop	"Jump" by Kriss Kross

Clues

Week	Clue
2	"Hola, amigos! It's time to step into the ring with Cactus. In Mexico, we wrestlers are known as luchadors, and we are famous for putting on a show. And have I got a performance for you all tonight. Not everyone might choose to step into the ring, but I believe it that everyone has it in them to be a champion. Some might say performing on The Masked Dancer is an impossible challenge, but I conquered some pretty iconic venue, so I'm up for the ride. This is the giant performance I be preparing for. So, let's hope I won't get busted anytime soon. Round 1, let's go!"
4	"Last time, I found myself fighting for my place in this competition. But the panel chose to see this cactus fight another day. However, they're aren't enough rounds in this tournament for them to pin a name on me. So, are you ready for Round 2? Cactus may have a prickly exterior, but don't be fooled. They have soft parted centers. I'm a nice guy. To become a champion, takes dedication and I'm no stranger to life on the road. After all, you gotta give the fans what they want. And I always performed those chart-topping crowd pleasers to really get them going. Wherever you find yourself in the world, it's important to remember your roots. As a young succulent, I didn't always fit in with the crowd. But I never let them defeat me. I focus on growing my talents, found my voice, and flourish into the crowd plant that I am today. Tonight, thank god I'm a cactus, because I'm going to be too darn hot. Ding ding ding, that's Round 2! Let's go!"

Clue Detector	Comment
Eye	"'Eye' often get mistaken for a mystical beast."

Two Lies and a Truth	Answer
I took home the top prize when I made my debut.	✅
As a wrestler, sometimes I have eyes in the back of my head.	❌
No other wrestler could take me out.	❌

It's Not Me, It's You	vs
"I owe a lot to amateur dramatics"	Pearly King

Clue Answers
"Chart-topping crowd pleasers" was a nod to Gareth's multiple UK number 1's.
"Everyone has it in them to be a champion" referenced Gareth teaching unlikely suspects to sing.
The cacti shouting "You're our icon" is a nod to Gareth being branded a gay icon.
The blue wrestling masks could be rearranged to spell OBE which Gareth received in 2012.

Final Guesses

Week	Peter's Guess	Davina's Guess	Oti's Guess	Jonathan's Guess
4	Amir Khan	Tom Fletcher	Danny Jones	Dougie Poynter

Trivia

• He's the second plant mask in the dancing show. First was Beetroot.
• Oti thought he was Danny Jones who was later revealed to be Piranha in Season 5.

Videos

• Performances
• Unmasking
• Interview

Cactus Performs 'Livin La Vida Loca' by Ricky Martin - Season 2 Ep 2 - The Masked Dancer UK

Cactus Performs 'Jump' by Kris Kross - Season 2 Ep 4 - The Masked Dancer UK

Cactus 'Too Darn Hot ' by Cole Porter - Season 2 Ep 4 - The Masked Dancer UK

CACTUS is GARETH MALONE - Season 2 Ep 4 - The Masked Dancer UK

GARETH MALONE'S UNMASKED INTERVIEW - Season 2 Ep 4 - The Masked Dancer UK