Well, 2021 assumes where 2020 left off, as a group of dancing bipedal animals, incredible food and random lifeless objects was not the craziest thing seen on television this Wednesday. But while there was chaos on CNN, Fox was on point The Masked dancers – which, like its striking sister program The Masked Singer, are the mysterious cosplayers of mystery celebrities – they managed the normal Wednesday time slot well. And it happened to be the same night Masked dancers rate Paula Abdul’s guy American Idol co-star Randy Jackson debuts on Fox’s Name that tune recharge, and reminds us all of simpler and happier times.
The Masked dancers shares one premiere that will actually air at the end of 2020, with the dancers in disguise from Group A (the Hammerhead, Tulip, Cricket, Exotic Bird, and first rejecting the Disco Ball, which appears to be none other than the gangsta rap icon be not.Ice-T). This week we met group B’s zebra, cotton candy, ice cube, moth and sloth. For obvious reasons I did not have much hope for the sloth, but he unexpectedly showed a lot of speed and energy, and so he survived – just like the forerunner of the Cotton Candy, despite a very narrow and nasty fall in the rehearsal. while performing a Cirque du Soleil-style air stunt high above the stage. (I’m surprised about that more participants did not fall for this show, given the limited range of vision and movement of the costumes. But I’m relieved that the fluffy costume of the Cotton Candy seems to kiss her landing.)
Instead, it was the Ice Cube that finally melted under the pressure. I was hoping that in a total meta-moment, the Ice Cube would be an old rapper: the real Ice Cube, O’Shea Jackson of NWA, who cost with him Masks Judge Ken Jeong Drive along 2. This cool character’s oral “Word Up!” clue was even ” 90’s icon ‘! But the Cube was in fact the equally iconic, but otherwise completely different Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Bill’s awkward attempt to do the Postmodern Jukebox version of ‘Bad Romance’ in ballroom unfortunately did not make the judges stand out; if he only danced on Oingo Boingo’s “Weird Science” (as he did on Dancing With The Stars in Season 13), or perhaps “She Blinded Me With Science” by fellow brainiac Thomas Dolby, he might not have gotten out of the competition so quickly.
Surprisingly, Ken, who is almost never alright The Masked Singer, made a scientifically accurate guess this week and realized that it was indeed New. (The other judges speculated that the iceman was all from Axl Rose to Anderson Cooper to Al Gore). This was impressive as the Masked dancers panelists should only rely on clue packages and body language when examining participants. But how well did Ken and the other judges fare in identifying Group B’s other celebrities? And how well did it I do? Let’s go into Science Guy mode and try to make some calculated guesses.
The Cotton Candy
While less Masked dancers contestants literally went through this season, this sweet cake thing took things to literally new heights by P! recreating nk’s iconic “Glitter in the Air” performance from the 2010 Grammys. Although her above-mentioned rehearsal accident almost ruined her chances before her season was even fully underway, her triumphant recovery on the main stage proved that she needed to be the season’s best champion. Judge Ashley Tisdale praised the Cotton Candy’s’ winner’s attitude “, and Ken called it” the most beautiful performance I’ve ever seen on a Masks Show.”
The clues: She is a ‘perfectionist’ and ‘wiz child’ who moved in with a new family to pursue her showbiz dreams – a childhood experience she found traumatic. We also saw a traditional English breakfast, dumplings of three pounds and cupcakes with lips.
Judges’ guesses: Jenna Dewan, Kylie Jenner, Julianne Hough, and even the real P! Nk.
My guess: Julianne fits the bill. In addition to being a professional who knows how to avoid injury and / or jump back quickly, she was sent to England to study dance as a child. The Cotton Candy is also a match for Julianne.
The sloth
The sloth brought the comedy during its 80s aerobics routine to the “What I Like About You” of Romance. He used a backup dancer as a human weight for his bicep curls and a Redd Foxx-style heart attack while jumping on a treadmill. There was a lot to like about this stupid performance.
The clues: We see a badge with the initials ‘DR’, the number 13, fire and a tube of GLEEM toothpaste (with the letter M blocked). He cites a bad accident in childhood and says, “People fell down with me and got dirty and said I was just a Mickey Mouse operation.” Other oral clues were the line “name the federations” and the word “Broadway” in a strange (and probably false) Transylvanian accent.
Judges’ guesses: Matthew Morrison, Taye Diggs, Neil Patrick Harris, Jason Derulo, Kevin Federline.
My guess: Many of the clues suggest this Play With Fire rapper K-Fed, a former professional dancer and ex-husband of Mickey Mouse Club star Britney Spears. But I go with Broadway actor, ‘I Wanna Be on Glee’ singer, and Disney fanatic Todrick Hall. Todrick is best with Taylor Swift (whose lucky number is 13); the “DR” could stand for another reality show on which Todrick appears regularly, RuPaul’s Drag Race; and the story of being looked down upon is reminiscent of his revenge song “F **.” Todrick is also a total ham that can turn off this kind of crazy routine.
The zebra
This striped star really folded it on top of Sérgio Mendes’ “Magalenha” and processed the black-and-white edge to his fun salsa number – so much so that almost the judges guessed that he was a real Latin pop star.
The clues: We saw a silver medal and a hot dog, and we heard a bunch of boy-band lyrical references that made it look like it could be someone from One Direction, New Kids on the Block or the Backstreet Boys. He said he had been off the scene for a while, but “even the president” knows his name and he is ready for his “comeback” and “second act.” He also said he had a hard time growing up and that he had a “pain in his heart.”
Judges’ guesses: Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Kevin Richardson.
My guess: I think it’s not a Latin singer or a boy band. I think it’s Clay Aiken (‘achin’, understand that?), Who turned on The Celebrity Apprentice with President Trump (on whom he got the ‘silver’, second place, just as he did American Idol). Clay did not release an album in nine years, but he certainly had a second career as a politician. I’m hoping I’m right because I want to see Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson and Clay Aiken is all on television the same night. Maybe Clay can even take second place again!
The moth
It was clear that this winged creature was not a trained dancer, but she moved well during her line dance to ‘Boot Scootin’ Boogie ‘. Paula called her “a natural” and described her actions as “royal”.
The clues: She accidentally came across fame after making headlines due to a presidential scandal; the experience changed her life forever, but the self-described ‘survivor’ used her platform to raise important issues and help others. We also saw a box with shredded, discarded clothes and a maple tree and the moth’s’ Word Up! clue was ‘inspired’.
Judges’ guesses: Megan Kelly, Monica Lewinsky, Marla Maples.
My guess: Monica may be too obvious, but the clues do pick up. She has become an outspoken anti-bullying activist and a #MeToo crusader, and the boxing second-hand clothes could be a reference to her infamous blue dress (or to her short-lived career in fashion design). Plus, Monica has a masked TV experience: let’s not forget that she hosted Fox’s Mr. Personalitiesy in 2003!
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