Season 5 of The Masked Singer was considered a ‘game-changing season’ from the start, with the addition of a secret agent clue chicken (called Cluedle Doo, of course) and several surprising game card contestants. But one of the game changers was due to unfortunate circumstances: host Nick Cannon tested positive for COVID-19 just before production began, and therefore had to be replaced by Niecy Nash for at least the first four episodes, without any news when he be cleaned to return to the set.
Fortunately, Niecy, who previously served as guest judge on the program, fits right in. But at the end of Wednesday’s play-offs in Group B, it was strange that it turned into another game, so a new and temporary addition to the cast may be allowed to veto the judges’ votes and decide which participant was eliminated. will be – without any explanation for this sudden rule change. In the two years that Nick, who is also the executive producer of the series, presented The Masked Singer, he has never had that highest authority.
But when Niecy announced that she had chosen to send the game card contestant home this week, the Bulldog, who showed up at the end of the episode to push the Candy Girl “of the New Edition” in a gold tracksuit, suddenly everything made sense.While the judges suspected that this latest mystery could be Andy Samberg, Chris Tucker, Eddie Murphy or Chris Rock, the cosplaying dog turned out to be none other than … yes, Nick Cannon, who she make best and most beautiful Masked singer entrance still.
“I have dedicated all my actions to you and you will start kicking me?” Nick joked with Niecy as he removed his gilded dog head. ‘Niecy, first of all, let me say I dedicated my actions to you because you are truly a queen. You intercede for me during my illness, during a difficult time for me, and to be able to see how you do your thing incredibly and shine here, I sincerely thank you. You are royals. But you kicked me off the damn show! I tried to go all the way, Niecy! ”
Nick then confessed that he has a new respect for all our masked crusaders, from season 1 to all these people here on stage. I never thought I would be nervous. My heart was beating fast and stuff! I was like, ‘Yo, I’m nervous about acting in front of my people! ‘But the judges were clearly excited to have their colleague on the Masked singer increase. “I’m so happy!” shouted Robin Thicke.
And so the order was restored The Masked Singer – kind of. Of course, it’s still the most bonkers and unpredictable program on television. But let’s try to predict the identities of the four Group B contestants, one of whom is actually a former member of the New Edition, who will compete against Group A in the Superfight semifinals hosted by Nick Cannon.
The black swan, “How will I know”
Covering any Whitney Houston song is not easy, and I think it’s even harder to cover a Whitney Houston song in a big bird costume. But the Black Swan produced a true pop diva with a feather in her cap. “Without a doubt, she is a forerunner,” Judge Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg declared. Nicole Scherzinger called this songbird the ‘complete package’ and said she ‘closes it off with that song. ”
Clues: The Black Swan revealed that she would worry about her appearance at the beginning of her career, which is why she sent anonymous audition tapes without photos. She also mentions a very sleepy friend who was a singer. Visual cues included three tens (such as a competitive ‘ten across the board’) and the words ‘Montana’ and ‘dot’. Initial clues mentioned childhood starvation, a struggle with the future powers of the business industry, a complex parental relationship and a ‘faithful flock’.
Judges’ guesses: Emily Osment, Ashlee Simpson, Doja Cat, Victoria Justice, Brenda Song.
My guess: This is former pop star JoJo. All the previous clues have been put in a row, but as for this week’s clues, JoJo competed once America’s most talented children (lost to the future American Idol runner-up Diana DeGarmo), was originally approached to play Hannah Montana, and oversees an Instagram account with food porn called JoJo’s Sweet Spots. JoJo’s life is clearly here.
The piglet, “7 years”
This little pig’s ode to fleeting youth had Jenny in tears, and not just because of the adorable and nostalgic Charlotte’s web-theme clues package that preceded it. It was a genuinely sweet and gentle performance. “You just touched my heart. I really hope you win this competition, ”storms Jenny.
Clues: Years ago, he ‘really grilled’ and ‘had a hard time,’ but ‘someone turned his life around unexpectedly’ – ‘saved him from the heat’ and gave him a ‘brand new start’. Now he is a happy family man. Visual clues included two cherished dog tags, abbreviated ‘1 DR’, and palm trees. Recent episodes have already made several references to the Piglet’s unhappy love life.
Judges’ guesses: Bradley Cooper, Zayn Malik, AJ McLean.
My guess: It must be the father of three Nick Lachey. I swear it. The Pig does not sound like the former 98 Degrees singer (and the braai / braai clues are clear references to the fiery name of that boyband), but the story of the woman who changed his happiness is, of course, about his wife, Vanessa Lachey – whom Nick meets him on the set of his ‘What’s Left of Me’ video after divorcing his first wife, Jessica Simpson.
The Crab, “Give It to Me Baby”
Last week’s wildcard made its debut with a heartbreaking and heartbreaking version of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’, but this week his claws came out as he climbed into a bad-boy mode on this funky Rick James jam has. And that is his privilege! He was probably King Crab tonight. Robin said he ‘brought the fire’, and Nicole loved his ‘nice’ and ‘delicious’ singing.
Clues: After his performance, he was so overheated and out of breath because he was in his cramped costume that he had to take a breather – indicating that he may be older and / or have health problems. He revealed that as a child he was a troublemaker, but that he learned the value of family by cooking with his mother, and he is to this day an enthusiastic chef (we saw him in the kitchen where he rolls out macaroni and cheese). He is also a big fan of Sammy Davis Jr. and the song “Mr. Bojangles,” therefore one of his valuable possessions a Sammy style bowler hat. Clues from the past referred to several family tragedies and overnight megastardom.
Judges’ guesses: Martin Lawrence, Bobby Brown, or someone from Boyz II Men.
My guess: It must have been Bobby Brown, who not only rose to fame as a teenager and later dealt with the horrific loss (the deaths of two children and his ex-wife, Whitney Houston), but had a food line and learned has to cook some of his food. mother. He also had a song called ‘Roni’, a tribute to Mr. Mr. Bojangles’ to Sammy Davis Jr. with Whitney in 1997, and he struggled with his health. The Crab also sounds just like Bobby … and he sounds wonderful! I think he took another small step towards the winner’s circle this week.
The chameleon, “Hip Hop”
Nicole said the Dead Prez cover of this relaxed lizard was ‘perfection’ and ‘sounds like a record’, with ‘swag just dripping from it’. Jenny understandably declared, “We are in the presence of a big, massive star!” It was definitely one of the coolest, grooviest Masked singer performances I have ever seen.
Clues: He is the father of a ‘little chameleon’, a martial artist and a big fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and hot chicken wings. We also saw clocks, a swinging traffic sign and a taxi. Last week we saw a lot of references to fashion / clothing and a cheese board.
Judges’ guesses: Waka Flocka Flame, Wiz Khalifa, Machine Gun Kelly.
My guess: The internet clocked the chameleon as Wiz Khalifa from episode 1, but other than for last week’s measures (Wiz is a member of the “Taylor Gang”), nothing seemed different to me. But Wiz, with a young boy with Amber Rose, once recorded a Ninja Turtles theme, trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai, and had a song called “Chicken With the Cheese”. and well, taxis are black and yellow. So, following this week’s clues, I do not have to be a weaner to find out that this is indeed the ‘Cheese’ Wiz itself.
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