A HISTORY teacher from Somerset managed to win a school’s version of ‘The Masked Singer’.

The competition, renamed ‘The Masked Teacher’ took place at The King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge.

Nigel Smith, who sang Roar by Katy Perry and World in Motion by New Order dressed up as his alias Panda.

“Thanks everyone for voting for me,” said Mr Smith.

“This was a brilliant event that brought the whole school together and I’m also delighted to be voted the winner.”

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There were 120 votes during the show, which was broadcast on YouTube. It even received praise from Mark De Lisser, who works as a vocal coach on The Masked Singer.

Head of creative arts at the school, Laura Whiteoak, said the event has “brought the school together” despite everyone being apart over the last few months.

“There were some scintillating performances and any of the top few could have won it, but Nigel showed a fun and carefree style and world-class choreography to capture the audience’s hearts,” she said.

“The real success behind the event has been the way it has brought the school together even though we are all apart.

“I definitely felt the post show ‘buzz’ that we usually get with a live concert and I know others have enjoyed it tremendously from all of the emails and social media messages we received.

“Our next fun event will be TKASA’s Got Talent at the end of March, where we celebrate the talents of our wonderful students!”

Head Boy Jack Millier alongside Percy PLT, The Priory Learning Trust’s 7-foot hedgehog mascot, presented the winning prize.

The runners up were English teacher Torie Meredith as Pink Lady, science teacher Chelsea Atkins as The Thing, and French and German teacher Lee Disney as Angry Bird.