When The Masked Singer fans finally learned that Todd and Julie Chrisley were hiding beneath the Croissants costumes, the reveal felt playful, surprising—and intentionally self-aware. But behind the flaky, over-the-top disguises was a deeply personal reason the couple decided to take part in the show.

The Masked Singer revealed the identity of the Croissants after ending on a cliffhanger last week — and one judge’s guess was right on the money.