The Masked Singer kicked off Group B playoffs Wednesday, and but once more an absolute musical treasure was advised “You ain’t acquired to go house, however you possibly can’t keep right here.” That is now formally The Masked Singer’s factor, having old-school greats banished to a faraway place, however Mouse’s reveal wasn’t the one shock of the night time.
The primary got here when Nick Cannon opened the present rhinestone-less, pattern-less and glittery mask-less, wanting fairly dapper, but plain, in a double breasted tux and — whoops, sorry I did not see these sneakers! These sneakers appear to be they’re product of repurposed disco balls from Studio 54 and effectively, all is correct with the world now that we all know Nick is rarely with no little little bit of sparkle. What wasn’t proper was discovering out that Mouse will not be becoming a member of Turtle, Kangaroo, and White Tiger within the subsequent “Tremendous 9” group however thems the breaks.
Here is the way it went down.
Banana
This week wasn’t precisely his ripest second with a subpar efficiency of Billy Ray Cyrus’ “Achy Breaky Coronary heart”; Banana appeared to even neglect the phrases on the outset, however the voice confirms this could not be Darius Rucker as we might’ve thought last week. This individual is a novice singer, however as Ken Jeong stated, he is having enjoyable.
This week’s clues: An indication that learn Bananagement Administration behind him as he sat in an workplace. A clock learn 2:13, but additionally June Eight and 9:15. He stated Git-R-Carried out, as Larry the Cable Man used to, and cowboy boots. He had an orange towel, and we have been proven parody present titles Banana may very well be in at some point, like he is not but been in his personal present. He is in want of a rebrand, and embracing his flaws. He stated he had a troublesome time in life earlier than and artwork had acquired him by means of.
Final week’s clues: A cowboy hat. We noticed a blowfish, and he stated he is a hoot at events. We noticed him on a celebration bus. He stated it isn’t his first rodeo. We noticed a blue collar.
The guesses: Ken stated Larry the Cable Man, taking the plain bait. Nicole Scherzinger stated Ed Helms as a result of Banana was in an workplace, and visitor Gabriel Iglesias thought it may be Billy Bob Thornton.
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Mouse
Was Nick throwing shade when he prepped the mouse’s entrance? He stated no one is aware of who anybody is — not even the IRS — and with Mouse sounding an terrible like Dionne Warwick (whose historical past with the company is not glowing) that appeared like a dig. Perhaps I am studying into it? Or possibly Dionne was underneath there vowing to spoil Nick as quickly as she’s off the present. Anyway she sang, “This Will Be (An Eternal Love)” from Natalie Cole and, effectively, this is definitely Dionne Warwick.
This week’s clues: The Mouse stated the stage is her music house. We noticed a framed picture of prayer fingers, Mouse doing her make-up, her placing on gloves, a attainable Love Boat reference, and Mouse saying she loves romance novels and needlepoint. There was wine too, and he or she stated “there ain’t no stopping me now,” to present a nod to old-school soul.
Final week’s clues: She’s small! She stated that she could also be small and cute, however she’s bigger than life. On a soccer subject, we noticed an indication studying “Bang Bang formation” and we noticed gamers sporting jerseys bearing the numbers 19 and 79. She stated she by no means accepts something lower than gold, and we noticed gold pom poms. She admitted she’s a little bit of a chatterbox.
The guesses: Everybody is aware of it is a legendary performer: Ken stated Tina Turner, whereas Nicole and Robin correctly confirmed it is Dionne. For some motive, Jenny stated Tracee Ellis Ross, which solely is sensible when she stated there isn’t any method producers would have Chaka Khan and Dionne Warwick in the identical season. That does sound loopy!
Frog
Sure, you noticed a Frog sing a mamba-inspired model of 50 Cent’s “In da Membership,” and Frog proved he can actually get down with the strikes. He has numerous stage presence too, inflicting Robin to utter, “He positively is aware of what he is doing.”
This week’s clues: He stated he had a brand new lease on life after final week’s efficiency. We noticed a basketball, and keys on a typewriter. He stated he sacrificed to be “all that,” and we noticed an envelope that learn $19.00. We noticed toy troopers and a letter that learn “Not each Frog desires to be a Prince” — the second time he is dropped a Prince-related clue.
The clues: Somebody remarked that he is brief! He stated his metamorphosis has been something however typical. We noticed a newspaper that learn “Tadpole plucked from giant creek!” He stated he left stardom as quick as lightning bolt. We noticed a bag marked “leftovers.” He stated he had to slot in with the massive frogs from “soar soar,” which I believed may’ve been a clue he was Jermaine Dupri? We noticed a poster of the 1996 Olympics. (Which have been in Atlanta, the place Jermaine is from!) He stated he can write his personal masterpiece. We noticed $106. He stated he is able to drop the hammer and sing his face off.
The guesses: Jenny McCarthy stated Contemporary Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro; Ken thinks it is Kevin Hart, and Robin stated Omarion.
Taco
How rapidly issues change: we were willing to bet our first born that Taco was Tim Allen, however listening to him sing “Bossa Nova Child” from Elvis Presley modified that prediction completely. He would not sound like Tim in any respect, but it surely’s price noting that he appeared like he was having the time of his life. “I am so thrown proper now!” Jenny screamed and sure, us too, girlfriend!
This week’s clues: He stated he was once a hothead, till he met essentially the most gorgeous taco within the galaxy, so he is married or partnered, and shut ups on a galaxy prompt Taco may be method into area or sci-fi. We noticed a Whoopee Cushion. There was a detailed up on a hair piece. He stated he was a category clown at school and was put in a closet for unhealthy conduct.
Final week’s clues: He stated he is been within the enterprise for many years, and we noticed VHS tapes. Additionally in his bundle: an anchor, a Rubik’s dice, a trolly automotive.
The guesses: Jenny stated Seth MacFarlane. Ted Danson got here out of Gabriel’s mouth, and Nicole stated Alec Baldwin.
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Kitty
Oh snap! Kitty sang Mercy,” from Brett Younger and he or she sounded legit! Purrfect, even.
This week’s clues: She stated stitching is one among her favourite issues to do. She stated she may make a contemporary creation for household, main Jenny to pounce on “fashionable household” as a clue. We noticed a man in a Little Crimson Driving Hood-inspired cloak.
Final week’s clues: She’s brief! Positioned in opposition to a reel of previous black and white Hollywood footage, Kitty stated she needed 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 she’s in all probability not a singer.
The guesses: Jenny stated Millie Bobby Brown. Gabriel stated Amanda Seyfried, and Ken thought it was Sarah Hyland from Fashionable Household — prompting a hilarious battle between him and Nicole.
In the long run, it was Mouse who needed to scurry on out of there, revealing the face of…soul legend Dionne Warwick. But once more this present sends a treasured performer on their method, and fairly quickly we will have to demand justice for scorned Masked Singer divas!
The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays 8/7c on Fox.