Mark Philippoussis says his son’s reaction to his appearance on The Masked Singer left him in tears

Mark Philippoussis has revealed that appearing on The Masked Singer Australia was an emotional experience for him.

The tennis champ, who wore the Echidna costume, may have been the first voted off the show, but he left a lasting impression on his children. 

The 45-year-old, who shares his two children, daughter Maia Maria, who turns two on Wednesday, and son Nicholas, six, with wife Silvana, 35, says that his son’s comments left him in tears. 

‘They loved it and just at the end of the show, my son looked at me and had this big smile on his face,’ Mark told Now To Love on Tuesday. 

‘The most beautiful thing my wife told me this morning was when he went to sleep he goes: “I’ve got the coolest dad in the world!” 

‘I’ve never heard anything more beautiful. It brought a tear to my eye. Just for that reason alone it was worth it,’ he added. 

The sportsman also revealed he worked with a vocal coach for the show, and loved singing – but has ruled out an album.   

‘No way! I would need all the computer technology in the world and maybe I would come out sounding decent if the technology was good enough,’ he said.

Mark was eliminated on Monday night and admitted he was upset to be out so early, seeing as he has a competitive streak. 

‘I was bummed. I’m going to be honest, I am competitive,’ he told host Osher Günsberg.   

‘I mean…who doesn’t love to sing? I love music. It was an incredible adventure and it was, you know, good to do something where you’re uncomfortable,’ he said. 

‘I definitely was uncomfortable in this mask, but it was an absolute pleasure and it was fun. I had some fun,’ he added.