Toronto, Canada. 26th August 2018. Shawn Mendes reveals as Marshmello on stage during the 2018 iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards Show at MuchMusic HQ on Queen Street in Toronto. Nicole Wilson/L2M/EXimages Stock Photo - Alamy

Imaginary Music on Instagram: "Remember when Marshmello finally took off his helmet and he was... Shawn Mendes?! 😂 At the 2018 iHeartRadio MMVAs, the mystery reached a fever pitch. When Marshmello won Best EDM/Dance Artist, he walked up, grabbed the signature bucket, and revealed the "truth." Instead of the producer everyone expected, we got Shawn Mendes with a cheeky smile, playing along with the prank perfectly. The crowd absolutely lost it. Peak 2018 energy. [ShawnMendes, Marshmello, MMVAs,

Film • TV • Celebrity • Culture on Instagram: "In 2018, Marshmello appeared to finally reveal his face in what looked like a shocking, long-awaited moment — but it was actually Shawn Mendes pulling off a playful prank. The clip went viral instantly as fans realized the “unmasking” wasn’t real, only deepening Marshmello’s mystery instead of ending it. A perfect mix of humor, surprise, and internet chaos. Song: Friends by Anne-Marie 🎶"