The Masked Singer began Season 4 with simply what we wanted — a dose of enjoyable and levity in a time of relentless awfulness Hey, the world could also be crumbling, however when Nick Cannon returned to shoot shards of excessive vogue into our helpless eyeballs with shimmery stones and sequins on each potential inch of his physique, it felt for a second that all the things is gonna be alright.
In fact, we have already seen the 16 creatures who’ll be singing this season, but it surely’ll be some time earlier than we all know who the parents on this crop of contestants — individuals who have a web price of over $398 million, 46 Grammy nominations, three world data, an Olympic gold medal, and an Oscar between them — are. That stated, some clues about identities started to emerge within the first episode of the season — and we discovered who Dragon was, too. This is what occurred when Group A (Solar, Giraffe, Popcorn, Dragon, and Snow Owls) hit the ground, the clues to date, and the very best guesses on the market.
The Solar
Track: “Cuz I Love You” by Lizzo
Oh snap! This lady can really sing, and it got here by with the very first observe that got here out of her mouth. That is a helluva voice, but it surely’s not simply recognizable so we’re gonna want a couple of extra weeks of clues earlier than we determine this one out.
The clues: We noticed her flash a card that learn “Gold member.” She stated she been by excessive seasons, and “sprung” into the superstar universe. We noticed circles kind the form of the Disney/Mickey Mouse emblem and he or she talked about “frozen,” which could possibly be a nod to the movies. She stated she fell right into a despair from being within the highlight, talked about Frozen, and stated she reworked right into a ray of sunshine.
The guesses: Nicole stated Katherine McPhee. Idina Menzel’s identify got here up too. Jenny McCarthy stated Demi Lovato. Ken Jeong stated Madonna, prompting Jenny to shadily reply “You assume Madonna can sing like that?” LOL.
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Giraffe
Track: “Let’s Get it Began” by the Black Eyed Peas
The final time we noticed somebody rap, it was a bonafide rap star (Frog, Bow Bow) however this dude both is not a rapper or hasn’t rapped in a very long time based mostly on that breath management and the methods he moved across the stage. The perfect a part of his arrival was Nicole Scherzinger saying, “I believe he is tall!,” as if that costume accommodates an precise neck that enormous. Oh Nicole, by no means change.
The clues: He stated he had a roller-coaster profession filled with ups and downs. He talked about music in his blood. He stated he took dangers, and emphasised the phrase “knots.” He stated a crash and burn led him to swing larger, and we noticed an indication studying $3. He stated he “drummed up’ towering success. He stated he is now within the driver’s seat.
The guesses: Jenny stated Travis Barker — a very good guess. Robin Thicke stated Vanilla Ice.
Popcorn
Track: “What About Us” by Pink
This individual has a voice — harking back to Cyndi Lauper — and he or she’s very comfy on stage.
The clues: This individual has some robust ties to New York Metropolis, based mostly on the Snacks and the Metropolis poster, robust New York accent and the Broadway reference in a poster on the bus. She referred to as herself Miss Popcorn, as in Miss Jackson, stated “straight up” and that she constructed her profession round love. She stated she was “Russian” from one job to the following. We noticed a plate of meatloaf. There have been numerous references to butter. We noticed her in entrance of a “Proud Merry go Spherical”
The guesses: Jenny misplaced her thoughts and stated Tina Turner. Ken insulted everybody’s intelligence by saying Carole Baskin, and Nicole made each Mary J. Blige fan wish to combat her by suggesting that is the queen of hip-hop soul.
Dragon
Track: “Mama Stated Knock You Out” by LL Cool J.
This man sounds an AWFUL lot like Busta Rhymes.
The clues: We noticed Dragon in a lair. He stated he was used to dressing in funky outrageous costumes. We noticed a stopwatch. He stated his hearth was harmful. We noticed an archery publish, and a barbell.
The guesses: Jenny stated DMX, which is an efficient guess however NOPE. Ken stated some nonsense that is not even price repeating whereas Robin and Nicole additionally stated Busta.
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Snow Owls
Track: “Say One thing” by A Nice Huge World, they usually sounded completely attractive collectively. How is anybody going to beat these two unbelievable voices?
The clues: We have not seen them collectively shortly however now it is time for a household reunion. Looks as if they’re brother and sister. The brother is a prankster, we’re informed. We noticed indicators that learn Magnolia and “Quarrel Canyon.” There have been references to Christmas, withdrawing, and doing a duet — so many this is not their first time doing that.
The guesses: Amy Grant and Vince Gill got here out of Robin’s mouth. Jenny stated Donny and Marie, Ken stated Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara.
Ultimately, poor Dragon bought knocked out, paradoxically, and when the masks got here off it was confirmed to be none aside from rap royalty Busta Rhymes!
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8/7c.
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