Masked Singer Mayhem: Controversial News Anchor Leaves Panel Scratching Their Heads

There have been a whole lot of guesses tonight — some surprisingly respectable, some usually terrible — because the season’s first Wild Card joined the competitors, however when it got here time to guess the id of the individual really unmasking, nobody was even shut!

Recent off a Smackdown victory final week, Lizard was on the lookout for redemption, whereas the women contained in the Clock and Poodle Moth costumes appeared to sail via the competitors. May they repeat the feat this week?

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The theme was undoubtedly going to be a problem for everybody, because it was TV themes. Now, this consists of kitschy themes like that of Gilligan’s Island — just like the panel carried out –but there are additionally common hit songs that themed tv reveals, just like the one this very present makes use of (and so did CSI: Crime Scene Investigation).

As soon as once more, the group proved very succesful in bringing leisure to the stage, with nary a g’terrible voice within the bunch. We’re not saying they’re all world-class vocalists, however they’re all greater than able to holding their very own — and particularly on this quirky lineup of songs.

Let’s soar proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t fret, earlier than we get to the surprising unmasking(s), we will make you energy via the horrible (and infrequently good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.

Together with the panel’s guesses, we’ll be sharing some web hypothesis, too, so should you do not wish to be probably spoiled (as a result of they’re superb at this), chances are you’ll wish to skip previous the guesses sections.

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The Masked Singer Panel

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(Gilligan’s Island Theme) It was foolish and … effectively, it was foolish. Ken took the lead in a foolish skit that undoubtedly sounded pre-recorded because the panel took on 4 of the long-lasting roles from the basic Nineteen Sixties sitcom. It arrange what must be an evening of ridiculous nostalgia as Group C additionally tackles tv themes.

ROUND 1: GROUP C

Clock

(Good Instances Theme) Clock is a soul legend, there is no doubt about it. She oozed class and easy vocals all through this efficiency. It is like Aretha Franklin; even when she’s not attempting, there’s a lot energy coming via. The panel is true to name her a queen, as a result of she is unquestionably amongst them.

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Guesses: This latest “TV-themed” batch of clues talked about her ups and downs in life, which apparently included failed marriages — although she is grateful for her children, of which there could also be two based mostly on a Clock household photograph.

She stated that she’s laughed and cried, however “all the time been renewed.” At this level, she was a newspaper with the message, “It is all the time her time to shine,” on it. One other visible clue was a piggy financial institution, a motor, and a map with the “MIssissippi River Path” labeled.

Clock additionally admitted that she’d been broke at instances in her life, throughout which she all the time appreciated the free issues in life, simply as she’d realized to understand the great and the unhealthy instances.

Jill Whelan, Vicki from The Love Boat, introduced out her on-screen clue, which was an enormous ship. “Properly love, and boat. Two issues that mix to make a success, one thing I do know firsthand.”

All of the clues within the first week pointed to a disco diva who managed to outlive the period. She talked about having the entire world dancing from nightfall ’til daybreak whereas we noticed a large disco ball and stated that everybody knew her identify. Then, developments modified, years handed and she or he felt “frozen in time.”

As such, she stated that she reinvented herself and achieved huge success once more. At this level, she was spinning a golden globe. She even stated that she loved a profession spotlight of singing for the president.

A outstanding visible clue within the package deal was when she cradled a child, whereas her on-stage clue was some bars from Billy Joel’s “Vienna” performed dwell on piano. “Vienna is all about seizing the day, and I even have a day in my identify!”

Robin questioned if it wasn’t possibly Love Boat visitor star Stephanie Mills. Jenny, although, recalled Isaac’s love curiosity on the present was performed by the multi-talented Debbie Allen, who received a Golden Globe for Fame. Ken, although, shifted from his final week guess of Diana Ross to Good Instances Penny actress Janet Jackson. He was instantly booed, whereas Rita tried to “flip him off” with a large distant management.

On-line, Bette Midler was the runaway favourite guess final week, however this week’s clues via social media for a loop. All of the sudden, a brand new guess emerged that is beginning to acquire some traction. Born in Mississippi and she or he had an enormous hit within the late ’70s disco period, might or not it’s Thelma Houston? Oh, and she or he did carry out for President Obama, so…

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Poodle Moth

(“Unwritten,” Natasha Bedingfield [The Hills Theme]) Poodle Moth may need bitten off a bit greater than she was ready for as she left the primary refrain line unfinished — was it a breath management situation? She additionally wasn’t as robust in her decrease register, however she undoubtedly has a stupendous and compelling tone. This was a way more subdued efficiency, however she nonetheless managed to inject some emotion into it.

Guesses: For her TV-themed clue package deal, Poodle Moth talked about being deserted by her father, and even writing him letters that had been all the time despatched again “Return to Sender.” She stated that she lastly wrote one to herself: “You might be sufficient.”

She stated that she was scared the primary week, as she would not discover it straightforward to place herself on the market. Now, although, she makes use of her abilities to assist different children discover their solutions, she stated whereas opening a jar of fireflies.

Further visible clues included a sailboat mannequin, a postcard with a cat on it (and a cat stamp), a classic phone, and an image of the theater masks of the Muses of Comedy and Tragedy.

Her on-stage clue got here from Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, appropriately from The Hills, who launched their clue by mentioning Gilmore Women after which having a choir sing its theme, Carole King’s “The place You Lead.” Poodle Moth defined, “I’ve a really particular reference to Gilmore Women that hits very near residence.”

Whereas holding a black cowboy hat within the first clue package deal, Poodle Moth stated she’d all the time informed herself she wasn’t fairly, humorous, or gifted sufficient to make it. And that is how she wound up serving to others obtain their goals. Lastly, although, she took that first step towards her personal goals and bought found.

Further visible clues included an American flag on a black guide cowl, and a candelabra with six candles in it, although together with Chinese language lanterns and avenue lights, this might have all simply been about her being a moth.

We additionally realized that just one Venezuelan Poodle Moth has ever really been discovered (and it was not sampled) making it actually certainly one of a sort, like this Poodle Moth. Her on-stage clue was batted simply shy of the panel, however was a baseball emblazoned with the message, “OPRY.”

“I felt like a giant shot after I carried out on the Grand Ole Opry,” stated Poodle Moth.

Melissa McCarthy, who starred on Gilmore GIrls, was Ken’s newest guess, with Jenny confirming that she will be able to sing “as her cousin.” So Nick requested her, “Is that this your cousin?” to which she stated no. Her guess was lead Lauren Graham, with the letters tying to her printed letter.

Robin was additionally considering this was an actress, tying to Nashville (and Nashville) from a earlier clue, who additionally occurs to be greatest associates with Graham, considering it may very well be Connie Britton beneath there.

As soon as once more, the web is all over on this one, with even absent Nicole Scherzinger choosing up some guesses. However one which’s standing out a bit and gaining some traction is That is Us star, and singer, Chrissy Metz (although there’s nonetheless some love for Lauren Graham). We’ll let the sleuths under share their homework!

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Lizard

(Scooby-Doo, The place Are You? Theme) Lizard did not have a lot of anyplace to go on this basic cartoon theme, however he was undoubtedly grooving to the beat and delivering it with as a lot panache as he might. It is a character piece, which meant his voice was on full show. He is bought a silky tone with a buttery smoothness to it that Robin stated he undoubtedly acknowledged.

Guesses: Because it seems, on TV-themes evening we realized that Lizard nearly had a wholly completely different profession. He grew up obsessive about cartoons and drawing on a regular basis, which landed him a job provide from Disney (with out saying Disney). He stated he turned it down, which left his dad annoyed, as a result of he wished to carry out.

Visible clues this week included “#1 Dad” on his father’s portrait, cowboy boots and an incredible Lizard drawing that possibly he really drew. On-stage, Scooby-Doo himself represented, with Lizard saying, “A canine really helped me attain a good greater viewers.” As in Snoop Dogg?

Within the first week, this former girls man and unhealthy boy wasn’t fairly what his “higher identified hits” represented. As an alternative, he stated he tends to see folks for who they’re inside. Nonetheless, his “famous person shenanigans” nearly value him the love of his life.

It was at this level, he stated, that he had a “premonition” that she was pregnant, which turned out to be true. Now, his focus is on being an excellent husband and “cool dad.” Visible clues included a heart-shaped purple lollipop, a purple crab on what seemed like ice cream, and a purple decoration with a lizard on it.

His on-stage clue got here out as a tiny remote-controlled taxicab with a be aware on it that reads, “Billboards.” Lizard defined, “I’ve had a primary billboard and I am not speaking about Instances Sq..”

Ken continues to be considering that is Michael Bivins, with the canine clue referring to his documentary, which featured Snoop Dogg, and the boxed motion determine being a New (Version) toy. Jenny introduced the Ray-J guess again, along with his tune “Wait a Minute” tying to the wall of clocks, and the very fact he is cousins with the D-O-double-G.

Rita and Robin stated they thought they’d it discovered throughout final week’s Smackdown based mostly on the vibrato and general vibe of his efficiency. Rita thought the canine would possibly seek advice from the film Snow Canines, with the cowboy boot referring to his “Wild Wild West” duet with Will Smith. Their guess is similar because the web’s, Sisqo!

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Sir Lion

(“Love and Marriage,” Frank Sinatra [Married… with Children Theme] Sir Lion would not sound like an expert singer, however he is undoubtedly an expert performer. He used physique language, little sashays and steps, to promote the lyric of the tune and himself to the viewers. It was a appeal offensive from begin to end, and it succeeded.

Guesses: Lion is not simply well-known himself, he comes from a “well-known pleasure,” although he by no means took that with no consideration. He informed us that he needed to soar via hoops to grow to be “a ringleader in Hollywood,” as a part of his circus-themed clue package deal.

He stated that at one level he rubbed elbows with Toms Cruise and Hanks, however famous the upper you climb, the tougher you fall. At this level, we noticed a hot-air balloon with Jerry Seinfeld’s face on it, whereas a photograph of 30 Rockefeller Plaza actually additionally made us consider NBC. Different visible clues included an anchor and a radio.

He stated he realized to land on his ft it doesn’t matter what, with JoJo Siwa’s T-Rex costume bringing out a bone with the phrase co-star on it. “I wasn’t within the cartoon, however I’ve co-starred on a unique TV present with Betty Rubble.”

Jenny instantly considered big-screen Betty Rosie O’Donnell, whereas Robin thought he heard one thing within the voice and questioned if it was maybe a information “anchor” from a well-known household, Anderson Cooper (son of Gloria Vanderbilt).

Ken, although, took that radio clue straight to Ryan Seacrest, who was an anchor on E! Information and At present. Rita, although, thinks it is somebody who hosts their very own present, with the “anchor” referring to Bravo’s Beneath Deck and Andy Cohen beneath the masks.

The web wasn’t offered on who’s beneath the masks, however most of them appeared fairly satisfied that it is some kind of comic. Whereas there have been actually dozens of guess on the market, the highest two had been simply Larry David and Michael Richards. However would both do that present?

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ROUND 2: SMACKDOWN

We had been undoubtedly impressed with Poodle Moth and Clock final week, and so they did not fail to impress this week. That meant we suspected a return go to to the Backside 2 for Lizard, joined by charming-but-not-a-singer Sir Lion.

It went down simply that manner, too, with the women once more crusing via to the subsequent spherical of the competitors. May or not it’s one-and-done for Sir Lion? Vocally, he is the weakest of all of them this week. However he is an entertainer and we have seen stranger issues occur on this very unusual present.

Lizard v Sir Lion

(Who Are You,” The Who [CSI: Crime Scene Investigation & The Masked Singer Theme) Lizard did a solid job, though he seemed a little out of sorts on the verse of this one at the start. He never quite sounded completely comfortable with the song, but we got to hear his tone on the chorus, which came through strong. Sir Lion had gravel in this performance that we didn’t hear the first time. Again, he knew he wasn’t going to outsing someone, so he used a lot of personality and vocal flair. Mostly, though, he was all about having fun up there.

UNMASKING 4

This one was closer than we anticipated, with Sir Lion really bringing a lot of entertainment value, while Lizard showed more vocal prowess. If this show is about having a good time, it could really go either way. Lizard was laying the smack down throughout the night, which was fun, while Sir Lion was clearly having a blast.

Our guess, still, was that Lizard would survive — keeping last week’s Top 3 intact and sending Sir Lion to an unmasking in the same episode he premiered. And that’s exactly what happened, as a euphoric Lizard made his way off the stage, leaving Sir Lion to “take it off.”

Robin Thicke: Anderson CooperJenny McCarthy: Seth MeyersKen Jeong: Ryan SeacrestRita Ora: Andy Cohen

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Jenny guessed that they were all wrong, and she was right. They were wrong. After the unmasking, Rita declared that Jenny should have seen this one coming, and she should have, while Nick declared that the artist formerly known as Sir Lion knows everyone there.

We were definitely feeling like it was someone who’s a regular anchor on some sort of news program, but couldn’t quite narrow it down. We suspected a ‘Today’ connection … and we were right. We just didn’t realize it was such a short-lived ‘Today’ anchor.

Even Jenny conceded she should have recognized Billy Bush, but at least she wasn’t alone in missing this one. “If you’ve never done something that’s a little on the scary side — like, this is scary, no truly, I’m shaking back there — say yes and do it. I had a ball.”

When he talked about that big fall, we couldn’t help but recall his infamous association with Donald Trump and that “grab ’em by the…” — well, you know the one — Access Hollywood tape. That cost him his Today gig, though he has since rebounded and hosts Extra.

The Masked Singer sticks with Group C next Wednesday for “TV Theme Night” at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.