SPOILER ALERT: Don’t learn forward when you have not watched Season 11, Episode 6 of “The Masked Singer,” “Transformers Night time,” which aired April 10 on Fox.
Former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood is aware of the symbolism of his being unmasked on a actuality present — on this case, “The Masked Singer” — is big. Underwood, a former professional soccer participant who made historical past as the primary star of “The Bachelor” to come back out as homosexual, was one in every of two celebrities to be revealed on Wednesday night time’s present — the opposite being one other ex-NFL participant, the Corridor of Fame, former professional soccer linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
“You’re clearly protected by a masks, which was symbolic for me in some ways simply because I’d worn one my complete life till I wasn’t,” Underwood informed Selection. “To place one again on to go on stage and do one thing that I’ve by no means completed, one thing I by no means thought I used to be going to do, was kind of symbolic and so enjoyable.”
Within the case of Underwood, who was revealed as “Love Chicken” on the present, it’s a return to unscripted TV following “The Bachelor” and his Netflix sequence “Coming Out Colton.” “I actually kind of wanted to step away from being again on all people’s televisions and I wanted to work on my popping out expertise and my private life, my relationship,” mentioned Underwood, who bought married in 2021. “I simply felt like this season was the time to say sure. I’m in a fantastic place in my life. I’m actually comfortable and the problem was one thing I wanted.”
Within the case of Ware, revealed because the “Koala,” the choice to go on “The Masked Singer” got here after producers noticed him carry out the nationwide anthem on the soccer corridor of fame. “They had been like, ‘maintain on, wait a minute, he can sing just a little bit,” Ware mentioned. “I sing within the automotive, the bathe, you identify it. It’s an enormous ardour of mine. I used to be on the singing group in junior excessive. After we received the Tremendous Bowl, there was lots of singing.”
Ware mentioned he additionally preferred the serendipity of the Koala as a result of his two-year-old son’s favourite toy is a stuffed koala doll. “This is likely one of the largest causes I actually did it,” Ware mentioned.
For the Love Chicken, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg bought it proper with former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood. Robin Thicke mentioned it was Josh Duhamel; Rita Ora guessed the State of affairs from “Jersey Shore.” Ken Jeong went with a joke guess in Dwayne Johnson.
After which, for Koala, nobody found out it was DeMarcus Ware, though everybody did identify a one-time soccer participant — simply the flawed one. Ora picked Terry Crews, Jeong mentioned Deon Sanders, McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was Shannon Sharpe and Thicke went with Michael Irvin.
DeMarcus Ware as Koala and Colton Underwood as Love Chicken be a part of Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Guide) because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” this season.
Again for Season 11 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Rita Ora has joined the desk to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger, who was in London to star on the West Finish’s “Sundown Boulevard.”
“The Masked Singer” Season 11 options themed episodes together with “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the eighty fifth anniversary of the basic movie; “Transformers” (marking the model’s fortieth anniversary) and music tributes together with “Billy Joel Night time” and “Queen Night time.” Extra themes embody “Lady Teams,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night time” and “Bathe Anthems.”
With sixteen complete movie star singers, together with three “wildcards,” Season 11 options new costumes together with “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish,” “Guide,” “Gumball,” “Miss Cleocatra,” “Afghan Hound,” “Beets,” “Poodle Moth,” “Clock,” “Spaghetti & Meatballs,” “Lizard,” “Koala” and “Sir Lion.” In keeping with the present, the Season 11 contestants boast a mixed 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Alternative nominations, 108 million information offered, 326 movie appearances and 1.7 billion Spotify streams.
Group C’s Poodle Moth and Clock can be again later this season for the quarter finals.
Right here had been the Group A performances on Wednesday’s Episode 6, “Transformers Night time”:
Goldfish, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Goldfish
Track: “Child Come Again,” by Participant
Panel guesses: Sarah Hyland, Kristen Stewart, Nina Dobrev
Bumblebee clue: “A real performer, Goldfish famously put her coronary heart, sould and tears into her work.”
Bundle voiceover: “I felt that final efficiency in my soul. And I’m hyped for tonight, as a result of who doesn’t love Transformers? Typically, probably the most transformative moments are literally breakups. I at all times thought I might be married younger, like my mother. However courting in Hollywood is difficult. And this Goldfish wasn’t at all times fortunate. Think about making an attempt to maneuver on, and once you actually see your exes in every single place. And even having your moments became TikToks. It compelled me to mirror and deal with what I want. Now, here’s a track for anybody who has ever had their coronary heart damaged. But when the lyrics lower deep, take it from me, there are many fish within the sea.”
Earlier track: “Vampire,” by Olivia Rodrigo
Earlier panel guesses: Lea Michele, Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen
Starfish, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Starfish
Track: “21 Weapons,” by Inexperienced Day
Panel guesses: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph
Optimus Prime clue: “A real teammate, Starfish has received awards as a part of a proficient group.”
Bundle voiceover: “You guys made this materials woman really feel like one million bucks! Being right here has allowed me to unlock my inside pop star. Rising up, whereas different youngsters performed within the sandbox, I performed with a jukebox. That machine remodeled my life. It opened my ears to Clapton and Fleetwood Mac, and naturally, Inexperienced Day. And it impressed me to affix a band. I toured the nation. I’ve been fortunate to dabble in lots of tidepools. This Starfish is flexible, child. I imply, if these robotic issues can flip into a lot of completely different stuff, then so can I! Now, right here I come, weapons ablazin’!”
Earlier track: “Materials Lady,” by Madonna
Earlier panel guesses: Catherine O’Hara, Cheri Oteri, Molly Shannon
Ugly Sweater, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Ugly Sweater
Track: “Brick Home,” by Commodores
Panel guesses: Lionel Richie, Charlie Wilson, Smokey Robinson
Bumblebee clue: “Ugly Sweater spends his time properly. Some may say that he earned a lifetime achievement award.”
Bundle voiceover: “Y’all made me really feel heat and fuzzy final time. There’s one individual in my life who helped me faucet into my inside Optimus Prime: My spouse. After I met my soul mate, we couldn’t be extra reverse. My life was unraveling, and hers was all buttoned up. I used to be consignment, and he or she was couture. I used to be on prime of the charts, and he or she… didn’t know who I used to be. Typically unlikely pairings simply work collectively, like plaids and stripes. She constructed me up, one brick at a time. And now, I’m going to get down with a enjoyable track, only for my sweater half.”
Earlier track: “The Finest,” by Tina Turner
Earlier panel guesses: Charlie Wilson, Nile Rodgers, Verdine White
Love Chicken, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker / Fox)
Love Chicken
Track: “All That You Are,” by Goo Goo Dolls
Panel guesses: The State of affairs, Nick Viall, Colton Underwood, Dwayne Johnson
Optimus Prime clue: “Love Chicken has made tv historical past earlier than. And he’s trying to try this once more, by profitable the Golden Masks.”
Bundle voiceover: “Final time, you all had me really feel proper at residence on this stage. And I really feel much more at residence right here on Transformers night time. As a result of as a child, I used to be obsessed. I like that Transformers robots can cover in plain sight. And I do know precisely how that feels. The world bought to know me as somebody I wasn’t. However I used to be celebrated, so I ran with it. Finally, I needed to escape the cage I used to be positioned in. And the reality is what set me free. Since then, I’ve tried to make use of my voice for good. Serving to individuals from courthouses to White Homes. And tonight, let me be a reminder to don’t cover. Share all who you might be.”
Earlier track: “House,” by Phillip Phillips
Earlier panel guesses: Travis Kelce, Odell Beckham Jr., Nick Viall
Koala (WILD CARD)
Track: “All people Desires to Rule the World,” by Tears for Fears
Panel guesses: Michael Irvin, Deon Sanders, Terry Crews
Optimus Prime clue: “He’s on a brief record with a number of the biggest of all time.”
Bundle voiceover: “Ah, the Koala. He’s cute, however can be extraordinarily defensive. Don’t fear, I don’t chew. I’m truly form of shy. After I first began out, I wasn’t famous person materials. I truly prevented interviews. And if you happen to put me on the spot, I’d overlook my phrases. Need to know the best way to make a Koala disappear? Level a digital camera at me! Then I broke out with my first hit. I used to be compelled to talk up, and all the pieces modified. Now, you may’t get me to close up. Similar to Bumblebee, it took me some time to search out my voice. However I’ve realized, once you increase it up, you may rule the world.”
Final season’s performers included Ne-Yo as Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Grey as Sea Queen and Janel Parrish as Gazelle be a part of John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’extra, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and one-time particular visitor Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
Fox Different Leisure is behind “The Masked Singer,” which is exec produced by showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Nick Cannon. The sequence is predicated on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
