SINGER Aston Merrygold surprised families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Southampton with a special Masked Singer performance.
Dressed in the very Robin costume he performed in on season two of TV hit Masked Singer, Aston belted out two songs before revealing the famous face behind the mask, as well as enjoying a Masked Singer themed Happy Meal with the kids from Millbrook McDonalds nearby.
Former JLS star Aston said: "This was my second time visiting a Ronald McDonald House with McDonald’s and I was honoured to be able to perform for some of the families and help brighten their day.
"The work that Ronald McDonald House Charities UK does in supporting families, who are going through some of their toughest moments, is truly inspiring and I’m delighted to be working with McDonald’s to raise awareness for such an important charity."
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Ronald McDonald Houses provide free ‘home away from home’ accommodation, allowing families across the UK and abroad to remain close to their child whilst they are in hospital. It means that families can be by their child's bedside in a matter of moments and maintain a degree of normality during very difficult times.
McDonald’s is the charity’s biggest supporter, raising more than £100m for the charity since 1989 and helping many thousands of families.
Becky Baines, Deputy House Manager at the Southampton House next door to Southampton General Hospital, said: “We were over the moon to welcome Aston and it was great to see the smiles on the children’s faces as Aston revealed himself as the famous face behind the mask. We’re so grateful to McDonald’s and Aston for their support raising awareness and vital funds which mean our charity can continue its important work."
Inner performers will be unleashed as The Masked Singer arrives to McDonald’s Happy Meals across the UK for the first time.
Larger-than-life costumes are available as plush toys in each Happy Meal until early May.
Featuring Aston’s Robin alongside Panda, Queen Bee, Badger and more, there are ten fan-favourite plush toys from The Masked Singer to collect in a limited-edition Happy Meal box.
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