Heather Small reveals fears over appearing on The Masked Singer

Heather Small (Chris Radburn/PA)

M People star Heather Small feared she would be mistaken for a footballer after disguising her distinctive voice while performing on The Masked Singer.

The singer, known for 90s hits including Moving On Up and Search For The Hero, was the first celebrity crooner eliminated from the new series of the surreal ITV guessing show, in which stars perform disguised in elaborate costumes.