Whoa! The Masked Singer clearly wasn’t kidding round when, on the outset of Season 3, the present bragged that it stepped its celebrity game up in a significant approach this go-round, with contestants boasting 69 Grammys, 88 gold data, and 11 Tremendous Bowl appearances, amongst different achievements. To date, The Masked Singer has yanked the heads off some really beloved entertainers, together with, improbably, Lil Wayne and R&B legends Dionne Warwick and Chaka Khan.
With 18 complete skills secretly singing their hearts out this season, there’s nonetheless much more Scooby Doo-style unmasking to be carried out, and there is a entire photo voltaic system of attainable stars beneath these fuzzy heads. Who may the celebrities below the remaining masks be? Listed below are all of our greatest guesses with all of the clues we have got. Eradicated contestants and their revealed identities will be discovered on the backside of the record.
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Night time Angel – Kandi Burruss!
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Fairly positive that is: Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss
How we all know: Properly, the voice, for starters: she sounds precisely just like the singer-songwriter and actuality star. One of many clues in her first bundle confirmed her opening a door that led to a bunch of indignant older ladies — and she or he owns a restaurant named Previous Girl Gang. In her most up-to-date look, she talked about “sitting up in her room” which occurs to be the title of a song by Brandy, written by Babyface, a prolific producer with roots in Atlanta, the place Burruss grew up and honed her skills as a singer-songwriter. (She’s not listed as a author on that, however Night time Angel has referenced different R&B hits earlier than together with “That boy is mine,” — the observe she undoubtedly wrote for Brandy and Monica.) Night time Angel has additionally alluded to “Payments, Payments. Payments,” the tune she co-wrote for Future’s Baby (we noticed males with duck payments for lips) and when she sang “You Give Love a Dangerous Identify” she mentioned the tune was “”a little bit bit harmful, a little bit bit candy, identical to me,” — a transparent allusion to her title.
Different guesses: None of them matter; that is undoubtedly Kandi.
T-Rex – JoJo Siwa!
Fairly positive that is: Dance Moms YouTube star JoJo Siwa.
How we all know: T-Rex’s second week solely confirmed that is JoJo — particularly after her “singles and doubles” clue that hints at her look in a Double Dare problem at VidCon in 2018. She’s fairly brief, and tremendous energetic. Her clue bundle confirmed her sitting on, and squishing, a child doll. A map confirmed instructions for “northwest” circled. She mentioned she was despatched to a spot named T-Rex Island, the place she was considered one of many contestants “pirouetting the land.” We noticed a “U”-shaped gold balloon, dinosaurs in plastic bubbles, and she or he famous {that a} “cataclysmic occasion modified my world endlessly.” Provided that Siwa has “pirouetted the land” as a Dance Mothers star, is thought for being excessive vitality and as soon as wore a plastic bubble on the competitors, these look like massive giveaways, followers’ concept is smart. Plus, she’s a YouTuber (therefore the “U”) and has had Kanye and Kim’s kid North West in one of her videos.
Different guesses: New theories embrace Liza Koshy, who was within the Double Dare reboot, Maddie Ziegler and Lily Singh however that is JoJo, little question.
Rhino – Sam Hunt
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Fairly positive that is: Nation singer Sam Hunt
How we all know: Previous considering had Rhino as John Travolta, however in his second week, Rhino’s prime notch singing put that unsure. The largest inkling this was Travolta was his aviation references (Travolta loves flying planes) however in his second week of performing, Rhino is wanting extra like a professional singer. He has mentioned he was very well-known when he was youthful — which grew to become an addition he misplaced — and we noticed a large guitar with “Grand Ole Opry” on its neck, a bike, and butterflies. Sam Hunt, a towering man like Rhino, has ridden a bike in a video as Rhino did in a clue bundle, and he is carried out on the Grand Ole Opry as Rhino alluded to. Rhino has mentioned he is crashed and burned; Hunt has a DUI. That mentioned, so has singer Hint Adkins – one other widespread concept; Adkins has additionally carried out on the Opry too.
Different guesses: Tim McGraw, who’s married to Religion Hill (Religion was a clue in a earlier week) and has carried out on the Grand Ole Opry, and Barry Ziito, the previous Giants participant (Rhino has mentioned he is a ‘mild big’) turned nation singer who has carried out on the Opry too. This one’s arduous!
Astronaut – Hunter Hayes
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Fairly positive that is: Nation singer and 5 time Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes
How we all know: That voice! He launched an album final 12 months, Wild Blue, which includes a title track that makes allusions to a love of space. His first week clue bundle additionally included a Hawaiian lei — a nod to at least one his favourite locations on this planet and the place he wrote a tune, “Heartbreak” — however in his second week, he referred to as Stevie Marvel a pal earlier than performing “Signed, Sealed Delivered.” Hayes and Stevie Marvel have carried out collectively twice — on Dancing with the Stars and the ACM Awards, where they looked totally adorable hanging out together in the press room. Astronaut additionally mentioned one thing about “assist from somebody from an organized crime household” in his second week, and Hayes can also be buddies with Godfather star Robert Duvall. This spacey singer has made a lot of references to being within the enterprise since he was a child, as Hayes has, and Hayes holds a Guinness World File for taking part in a report variety of reveals (10) in 24 hours. Nick Cannon mentioned on the outset that one of the masked singers had one such title — leaving little doubt this may be anybody aside from Hunter Hayes.
Different guesses: Some are saying Ben Platt or Jesse McCartney, however that may’t be!
White Tiger – Rob Gronkowski!
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Fairly positive that is: Gronk, aka Rob Gronkowski
How we all know: He is mentioned he may at all times work a crowd, and his school roommate mentioned they used to show up at school, whereas we noticed a coin (like the sort tossed firstly of a soccer recreation). We noticed a poster of a cow on skis (as ultimately of his final title: “cow-ski”). One clue bundle confirmed pads being positioned on his physique, like a soccer participant, and he mentioned he is chased perfection his entire life. We noticed a trophy for clam shucking — and clams are massive in New England, the place Gronk performed with the Patriots his entire profession. An indication confirmed presidents on it and mentioned “4 rating and 7 years in the past,” which equates to the quantity 87 — Gronk’s previous jersey quantity.
Different guesses: Hulk Hogan and John Cena. However that is undoubtedly Gronk.
The Turtle – Jesse McCartney!
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That is completely: Jesse McCartney
How we all know: Initially, Turtle is among the present’s finest performers — a gifted singer and dancer who’s completely crushing his songs week after week — so he is undoubtedly a seasoned entertainer. One massive clue got here when he wrote “Do not rave ever at my faculty – Turtle” on a chalkboard. Taken collectively, the primary letters of every phrase spell Dream St., like Dream Avenue, the title of the boy band McCartney was in. He as soon as talked about he was “on the hunt for booty,” and followers of the singer and actor (All My Kids, Greek) assume that is a nod to a lyric “That factor you bought behind you is superb,” which he is utilized in more than one song. One clue confirmed him with a surfboard, which is a possible nod to his look in Summerland — or possibly the Teen Choice Awards (he is a seven-time nominee and one-time winner). One other clue referenced South Korea’s capital metropolis, Seoul (as in his tune “Beautiful Soul“).
Different guesses: Some have floated Zac Efron as a chance, however there is no approach. It’s very Jesse.
The Kangaroo – Jordyn Woods!
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That is most likely: Social media star and mannequin Jordyn Woods
How we all know: Kangaroo has mentioned she was at all times a drama queen, and clearly the Kylie/Jordyn feud is one of the most important sagas of our time. She has mentioned tragedy hit their household; Jordyn’s father died in 2017. Kangaroo advised visitor host Leah Remini they’ve sat on the identical desk — each have sat on Jada Pinkett Smith‘s household chat present Red Table Talk — and she or he’s talked about desirous to be a job mannequin for her “little roo,” which appears like a child however may be a reference to her child sister. We have seen Kangaroo sporting a jersey with the quantity 23 on it; Woods was born on Sept. 23.
Different guesses: Jordin Sparks and Iggy Azalea are among the many noteworthy choices, however all indicators level to Jordyn Woods for now!
The Frog – Bow Wow!
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This may be: Bow Wow
How we all know: Initially, there have been indications that Frog is Seth MacFarlane particularly since MacFarlane loves doing frog impressions. However since Frog slayed 50 Cent’s “In Da Membership,” Frog appears prone to be a hip hop star, and his dancing expertise backed that concept up. In Week 2, new hints suggest this could be Bow Wow — particularly since we noticed $106, which is being seen as a nod to his time on 106 & Park. Furthermore, letters on a keyboard highlighted the letters C,S, and I — a touch at Bow Wow’s time on CSI: Cyber. Frog has hinted a prince just a few instances; Bow Wow has had a tune titled “Prince of Darkness.”
Different guesses: Producer Jermaine Dupri won’t be a foul guess, since Frog mentioned he had to slot in with the massive frogs from “bounce bounce” (the 90s track from Kriss Kross Dupri produced) and since we noticed a poster of the 1996 Olympics, which have been in Atlanta, the place Jermaine is from.
Kitty – Elizabeth Gillies!
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That is most likely: Elizabeth Gillies
How we all know: Most guesses about Kitty to date must do together with her costume — her multi-colored eyes have led folks to assume she’s Mila Kunis — and tune alternative, since her first tune out of the gate was Ariana Grande’s “Harmful Lady,” and Grande and Gillies are associates. We do know that in week one, we noticed her positioned towards a reel of previous black-and-white Hollywood footage, and she or he mentioned she wished to wipe her slate clear. We noticed pirates, her sitting atop a carafe of milk, and a rose shattering. She saved saying no one has ever seen her like this earlier than, so possibly she’s not a singer? Her second week efficiency keeps the theory it’s Gillies alive.
Different guesses: One theory is that it’s Emma Watson.
Banana – Bret Michaels!
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That is most likely: Good cash is on Bret Michaels, previously of Poison.
How we all know: Earlier clues, together with a reference to blowfish and his admission that he is a hoot at events, led us to imagine this may’ve been Darius Rucker of Hootie & the Blowfish, however Banana’s most recent performance killed that concept. The most recent considering factors to Bret although, for a lot of causes: a reference to blue collar could be a nod to his Pets Rock collection at PetSmart, the bus that we have seen might be trace at his present Rock of Love and the putting similarities in Bret and Banana’s voices. That blowfish we noticed earlier? Some sleuths say that is truly a pufferfish, that are toxic.
Different guesses: There’s additionally stable proof that is comic Jeff Foxworthy, since Banana has been seen with a cowboy hat — a favorite accent of the comedian, who’s carried out a Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Bizarre Al Yankovic is one other widespread concept, however these theories (based mostly totally on the concept that that is one thing Bizarre Al would completely do) aren’t as sturdy because the others.
Swan – (Eradicated in Episode 8)
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How we knew: This was one of many more durable solves this season, however clues in her final look assist make her identification clear. Swan had mentioned she moved “west to this depraved world of sunshine” and we noticed a glass dolphin in her video — a nod to Thorne’s transfer from Florida to Los Angeles. A cocktail shaker was a touch at her position on Shake It Up anda tag that studying “Made in Japan,” referenced the EP of the identical title by her and Zendaya.
Bear (Eradicated in Episode 7)
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How we knew: Hockey skates, that elephant (as in GOP), her admission she’s polarizing. Easy. Too easy.
The Taco (Eradicated in Episode 6)
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How we knew: We might narrowed it all the way down to Tim Allen, Tom Bergeron or Bob Saget, and there was a number of hypothesis it was Tim Allen as a result of Taco a) mentioned he is been within the enterprise for many years, and (b) mentioned “to enchiladas and past” in addition to “final masks standing” — each hints at Toy Story and Last Man Standing, respectively. The latter is Allen’s present on Fox and The Masked Singer loves to focus on its Fox peeps; on prime of that, Allen has mentioned loads of instances he was the category clown at school, which Taco said one week. Nonetheless,Taco sounded nothing like Tim at all., which made Tom Bergeron or Bob Saget cheap guesses.
The Mouse (Eradicated in Episode 5)
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The Mouse was revealed to be Dionne Warwick!
How we knew: Initially, that voice! Additionally, she’s mentioned she’s been a pacesetter in her area, and her clue bundle included the quantity 79 — Warwick’s age. We noticed an indication studying “Bang Bang formation,” and Warwick as soon as lined “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” for a Bond flick. She mentioned she by no means accepts something lower than gold — and Warwick’s profession is stuffed with the valuable steel; she sang “Strong Gold” for the show of the same name and has at least 10 gold titles in her oeuvre.
The Elephant (Eradicated in Episode 4)
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This was skateboard pro Tony Hawk!
Miss Monster (Eradicated in Episode 3)
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The Llama (Eradicated in Episode 2)
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We all know now this was Drew Carey!
The Robotic (Eradicated in Episode 1)
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The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 /7c on Fox.