The Masked Singer season 11 premiers with Nick Cannon as host, Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, and Ken Jeong on the judging panel alongside new coach, Rita Ora.
The first five mystery celebrities include Starfish, Ugly Sweater, Book, Goldfish and Lovebird. One celebrity will be unmasked by the end of the night.
New panelist Rita Ora is set to perform.
Rita opens the show with a song. The Masked Singer theme song, “Who Are You” by The Who. The panel take the stage to join her, and then their seats.
Goldfish
Clues: She made a splash overnight. But it was difficult in the spotlight “Jar of Hearts.” She took risks, and swam against the current. “Glass Slipper.” She kept her head on her shoulders. She goes for the gold.
Performance: Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo – Goldfish will be around for awhile. She has a big belty Broadway friendly voice. She also sounds young. Her costume allows her to move around the stage easily, and she’s working it. She ends the performance, dramatically in a faint. On Stage Clue: It’s a Gold record. “Let the record show that Gold is my lucky color.” Rita guesses Lea Michele (NO. Doesn’t sound like her at all). Jenny guesses Selena Gomez. Ken guesses Carly Rae Jepsen.
FOX previewed Goldfish earlier this week. Watch it HERE.
Starfish
Clues: She’s working a bar at the beach. Early in her career she served steaks to the stars. Four leaf clover. She got the gig of a lifetime. Now she has it all. And can afford it.
Performance: Material Girl by Madonna – Now, poor Starfish can barely walk in her costume. “She can sing!” shouts Jenny. Uhm. No she can’t. I bet she’s either a reality star or a comedian. She could be unmasked tonight, unless there is a singer who is worse. On Stage Clue: 9 pm clock. 50 billion. She’s been streamed over 50 billion minutes in only 1 year. She’s probably a social media star. Rita guesses Catherine O’Hara. Hm…. Robin guesses Cheri Oteri. Jenny guesses Molly Shannon.
Ugly Sweater
Clues: Poor sweater had to be wheeled out. He was the epitome of style. He lost focus. His world unraveled. Rabbit in a hat. He ended up homeless. He hit rock bottom, and started fighting to reclaim his voice. A DJ turntable.
Performance: The Best by Tina Turner -The clues said he was on top of the world but then ended up homeless. He can sing. So, a recording artist who fell on hard times? The costume isn’t that restrictive, but he doesn’t work the stage much. I’m guessing he was a recording artist years ago. And in fact, his voice sounds familiar. On Stage Clue: “Featuring” He says, “The biggest stars want to work with me.” Robin guesses Charlie Wilson. Ken guesses Nile Rodgers Rita guesses Verdean White.
Lovebird
Clues: He’s a hopeless romantic. Love made him do wild things. Left at the altar? No. 1 Watch. He won awards for being loveable.
Performance: “Home” by Phillip Phillips – His singing is really flat and nasal. He’s obviously not a vocalist. But he seems very sincere. If not for the nasal quality, his tone would be nice. He’s singing all the oos in the chorus usually handled by BGV. Lovebird loves Ken! On Stage Clue: A television that displays “Leading Man.” He’s a good Lovebird, he says, but an even better leading man. Ken guesses Travis Kelce. LOL NO. Rita guesses Odell Beckham Jr. Jennifer guesses Nick Viall. Oh this could be a Bachelor alum. There is a rose clue and a wedding cake with only a groom topping it.
Book
Clues: I have stories for days, book says. He owes his success to his mom. Detective. Animals 101. He was good at everything. Open mic night. These days he’s a best seller.
Performance: So Sick by Ne-Yo – He literally cannot sing a note in tune. I mean NOT ONE NOTE IN TUNE. What’s more, his timing is abysmal. This is a huge joke contestant. The panel seems to know who it is. Oh well. He’ll be unmasked in about a minute right here. Robin guesses Kevin Hart. This is totally a bit, because Nick doesn’t bother with any on stage clues, and before the break, Book begins to self evict.
RESULTS (FAKE)
And indeed, Book is comedian Kevin Hart. He reveals that it was a prank played on Nick. For a few beats Nick and Kevin fake beef on stage. Nick is fake mad that Kevin self-evicted and forces him to sing out. Kevin Hart truly cannot sing.
Next week is Wizard of Oz week. The Masked Singer alum Leann Rimes returns to perform.
