SPOILER ALERT: Details observe for Season 12, Episode 10 of “The Masked Singer,” “Quarter Finals: Merging of the Masks,” which aired Wednesday, December 4 on Fox.
Sorry, Los Angeles Rams defensive sort out Kobie Turner simply wasn’t fairly Goo sufficient to maneuver on to “The Masked Singer” semi-finals. Turner was unmasked on Wednesday’s episode as Goo, after narrowly shedding out to Strawberry Shortcake.
This repped the second time Goo was on the chopping block – he was saved through the Group B finales, when he was about to be eradicated in that spherical. This time, because the Season 12 Quarter Finals passed off, he wasn’t so fortunate.
For Goo, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg obtained it proper with Kobie Turner. Robin Thicke went with one other L.A. Ram, Aaron Donald. Ken Jeong stated it was Shaquille O’Neal. Rita Ora thought it was John Cena.
Last time Goo was on the chopping block (earlier than the clue that exposed he wasn’t an expert singer), Rita Ora guessed he was Anthony Hamilton, Ken Jeong named Brian McKnight, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg selected Johnny Gill, and Robin Thicke thought it was Leon Bridges.
Wasp and Buffalo earned the highest Quarter Final votes, instantly sending them on to the semi-finals. That led to a smackdown between Goo and Strawberry Shortcake for the third spot transferring on. Goo sang “Hold On, I’m Comin’” by Sam & Dave, and Strawberry Shortcake sang “Scars To Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara, and in the end Strawberry Shortcake made it via whereas Goo was eradicated.
“I used to be so moved by the possibility to stay round within the competitors,” Goo/Turner stated in his bundle voiceover, earlier than singing “Iris” by the aptly named Goo Goo Dolls.
“It’s been actually significant to listen to the panelists’ feedback. Because, spoiler alert, I don’t do that for a residing. I’ve all the time been a Goo with two desires: Singing and what you would possibly know me for in actual life. And everybody stated I couldn’t do each. But I by no means wavered. Being right here has been the time of my life. A take a look at drive of my different ardour. And who is aware of what’s going to come subsequent. But standing right here, one step from the semi-finals, particularly with my fiancé by my facet, has proven me and hopefully everybody which you could Goo each. And tonight, even beneath this masks, I hope everybody sees me for precisely who I’m.”
This now leaves Wasp, Strawberry Shortcake and the Buffalos to compete in subsequent week’s semi-finals.
Kobie Turner as Goo joins Jana Kramer as Royal Knight, Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound, Drake Bell as Ice King, Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.
Back for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Ora additionally returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes embrace tributes to Mattel’s Barbie because it hits its sixty fifth anniversary, and the movie “Footloose” because it marks its fortieth anniversary. Miley Cyrus will even be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog, whereas additionally new is a “Who Are You Fest,” that includes music from “memorable competition lineups,” in addition to a “Sports Night” and a “60’s Night.” Tentpole themes which can be again embrace “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Night.”
New this season, clues shall be “strategically embedded in costumes, in music decisions and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen celeb contestants shall be endorsed by a “celeb Masked Ambassador,” made up of earlier individuals together with Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner because the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner because the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell can be again this morning, however just one singer throughout the three group finals may be saved.
Season 12 options 15 contestants performing in new costumes together with “Ship,” “Leaf Sheep,” “Woodpecker,” “Chess Piece,” “Bluebell,” “Buffalo,” “Showbird,” “Dust Bunny,” “Goo,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Wasp,” “Sherlock Hound,” “Royal Knight,” “Ice King” and “Macaron.”
Here have been performances on Wednesday’s Episode 10, “Quarter Finals: Merging of the Masks”:
Wasp, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Wasp
Song: “Standing Next to You,” by Jungkook
Panel guesses: Mario, Usher, Maxwell
Telephone name clue: “Hey boss, it’s your finest good friend and cousin. You by no means stop to amaze me. You’re able to so many issues it’s ridiculous. From placing out hits to dwell theater, to starring in one of many largest exhibits of the last decade. You are actually a star. I do know you’ve gotten what it takes to win this factor.”
Wasp voiceover: “Making it this far within the competitors, I actually really feel the love. A sense that truthfully set me on a experience of a lifetime. Growing up with out a constant definition of what real love seems like, I used to be left to depend on tales and the songs surrounding me. You know, the rom coms, the fortunately ever afters. And I lived life within the quick lane considering that may be my vacation spot. But love is totally different in actual life. I’m not going to lie, I failed quite a lot of occasions. Taken a few unsuitable turns, dealing with plenty of useless ends. Even making just a few U-turns. And completely ought to have been unlawful. I used to suppose that even when I used to be stung by the lovebug, I didn’t even know if I might see the indicators. But on this second, I obtained someone proper alongside me. So we’ll see what the long run holds. Maybe I’m heading in the right direction. Right now, my foot is on one other street forward of me. Hopefully, one which leads me to the finale. And I’m taking a fast pit cease to win just a few hearts tonight. Because it might imply the whole lot to nonetheless be standing within the semi-finals.”
Previous songs: “Rock Your Body,” by Justin Timberlake; “Skyscraper,” by Demi Lovato; “Ain’t No Way,” by Aretha Franklin
Previous panel guesses: Taye Diggs, Bruno Mars, Jason Derulo, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Daveed Diggs, Mario, Craig David, Eric Benét
Goo, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Goo
Song: “Iris,” by Goo Goo Dolls
Panel guesses: Aaron Donald, Kobie Turner, John Cena
Telephone name clue: “Hi Goo, it’s your fiancé. I do know you’re in there. You soften my coronary heart, Goo, and from the sound of it, you’ve melted America’s hearts too. I haven’t been this pleased with you because the day you bought that decision that modified your life ceaselessly. Good luck, I like you.”
Goo voiceover: “I used to be so moved by the possibility to stay round within the competitors. It’s been actually significant to listen to the panelists’ feedback. Because, spoiler alert, I don’t do that for a residing. I’ve all the time been a Goo with two desires: Singing and what you would possibly know me for in actual life. And everybody stated I couldn’t do each. But I by no means wavered. Being right here has been the time of my life. A take a look at drive of my different ardour. And who is aware of what’s going to come subsequent. But standing right here, one step from the semi-finals, particularly with my fiancé by my facet, has proven me and hopefully everybody which you could Goo each. And tonight, even beneath this masks, I hope everybody sees me for precisely who I’m.”
Previous songs: “Lose Control,” by Teddy Swims; “Miss Independent,” by Ne-Yo; “House of the Rising Sun,” by the Animals
Previous panel guesses: Jon Batiste, Shaboozey, Khalid, Al Green, Cee-lo Green, Kirk Franklin, Johnny Gill, Anthony Hamilton, Brian McKnight, Leon Bridges
Strawberry Shortcake, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Strawberry Shortcake
Song: “Closer,” by Tegan and Sara
Panel guesses: Katy Perry, Haylie Duff, Danielle Haim
Telephone name clue: “Hey sis. You are completely crushing it, I’m so pleased with you. It’s been so superb to see you develop over time and simply get higher on a regular basis. I’m so proud and keep in mind, I’m all the time with you it doesn’t matter what. So go on the market and present the world you’re able to something as a result of I do know you might be. And me and your nephew are rooting for you.”
Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Making it to the Quarter Finals has been such a deal with. But truthfully, the truth that I’ve taken this time for myself is what’s most candy. For my total life, I’ve been a part of a packaged bunch. Which I like. I’ve by no means actually taken the possibility to face alone. Until now. The Masked Singer got here on the excellent time. My family and friends have been on different thrilling new adventures anyway. So I assumed, why not? And with every spherical, I’ve been discovering my very own inside elements. The sassy, the candy, and the foolish. And it’s actually exhibiting me what I’m able to. I do know my family members are so pleased with me for boldly gracing this stage alone. That’s what’s pushing me to wish to make it to the semi-finals. For them and me. So tonight, I’m exhibiting a complete new facet of myself. With hopes of getting one step nearer to the golden Mask trophy. ”
Previous songs: “Slow Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves; “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus; “I Hope You Dance,” by Lee Ann Womack
Previous panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler, Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale, Kelsea Ballerini, Hailee Steinfeld, Selena Gomez
Buffalos, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Buffalos
Song: “You’re Still the One,” by Shania Twain
Panel guesses: Temptations, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Blackstreet
Telephone name clue: “Hey Buffalos, it’s Babyface right here. So you guys are simply killing it. I’ve by no means seen you look higher or extra ridiculous. So stick with it and convey dwelling the trophy.” (“We all the time needed to work with this man. And we lastly obtained the possibility to, and it modified our lives.”)
Buffalos voiceover: “We have been on a journey like no different three associates have ever been on. But that journey has taken a flip after we arrived on the Masked Singer. When we first placed on our Buffalo masks, it didn’t conceal us, but it surely opened us as much as who we actually are. More than associates and greater than brothers. A bond past phrases. But one thing years in the past occurred to one in all us that ruined the fragile mix that we created. Everything we did collectively was referred to as off. We thought it was the top. And via a miracle and God’s grace, we overcame it and have become even stronger. And now we do the whole lot we do. Not for us however for the following era. For we now know with out household, we’re nothing. After all this, these two buffalos are nonetheless those I would like by my facet. And if we get the possibility to share a second within the semi-finals, that may be one thing that we always remember.”
Previous songs: “(I Just) Died In Your Arms,” by Cutting Crew; “Waiting For a Girl Like You,” by Foreigner; “Bittersweet Symphony,” by The Verve
Previous panel guesses: B2K, Earth Wind and Fire, 98 Degrees, Bell Biv DeVoe, 112, Boyz II Men, Big Time Rush, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Black Eyed Peas
Last season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who received the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had carried out as Gumball. Other performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Bird), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book).
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are government producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The collection is predicated on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
