The Masked Singer s Glenn Hoddle on how cardiac arrest inspired him to perform. (PA/ITV/Canva) Fromer England footballer Glenn Hoddle has said surviving a cardiac arrest in 2018 inspired him to perform on The Masked Singer. Hoddle, 63, who also managed the national side, had his identity revealed during the ITV programme on Saturday evening after being disguised as Grandfather Clock. He said falling ill in October 2018 had encouraged him to grasp the opportunity to sing on TV.
Glenn Hoddle was unveiled as Grandfather Clock (Vincent Dolman/Bandicoot TV/ITV/PA) Speaking about the response to his identity being revealed, he said: “People were surprised. I have always been singing, whether I am any good or not is another thing. I just love singing. I have loved it since I was 16 or 17. I have been into music.