Cape Town – In an unexpected twist the man behind the voice of Come Dine With Me UK was revealed.
Dave Lamb surprised viewers when he made his first onscreen appearance on the popular TV show.
The voice over artist who has narrated 37 series moved from behind the camera to the front when he hosted Champions of Champions.
In a special episode of the show three former winners battled for the grand title.
The programme, screened on Monday on Channel4, left viewers both excited and in shock.
Here's how viewers reacted on Twitter.
So weird to see Dave Lamb in front of the camera on Come Dine With Me.. looks way too fancy to have that acid tongue and dry wit.. I like it
— Emily (@ExtremeObscene) February 2, 2016
Just seen what the come dine with me voice over man looks like.... Its like The Stig all over again #davelamb
— Hannah Hever (@Hever_Han) February 1, 2016
@Therealdavelamb @grooveybojo love the new show! Good to see you let out in the open..... Your voice sounds different out of the booth!
— Vanessa Robinson (@Vanessa56587380) February 3, 2016
I cant get over seeing Dave Lamb on tv. Hes so beautiful. @Therealdavelamb
— Jennyanydots (@Jennyanydotss) February 3, 2016
@Therealdavelamb lol....it's great to have you on screen after all this time. You often have me in hoots :-D
— Lisa Grenfell (@ellemgee) February 3, 2016
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