The Masked Singer (2019–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript
All season,
these five singers
have fought to keep
their identities a secret.
With one week left
till the finale,
the pressure is on.
This is The Masked Singer.
♪ Who is that? ♪
Each week,
celebrities
perform undercover.
I am dying to know who you are.
Leaving
the panelists...
Who is it?
And you
at home guessing
who is behind the mask?
‐Kathy Griffin?
‐Lindsay Lohan?
I have no idea who this is.
I don't know who I am
sometimes.
Last week,
Alien was unmasked.
La Toya Jackson!
‐Whoo!
‐Nicole knew it!
‐I knew it! Finally!
Tonight
it's the semi‐final
and just five singers remain:
Peacock, Lion, Bee,
Rabbit, and Monster.
♪ Stay with me ♪
If you close your eyes,
that's a Grammy‐worthy
performance.
It's double
the drama
as two celebrities
will be unmasked.
We have to say goodnight
to two of you.
Comedian
Kenan Thompson
joins the panel to help solve
this musical mystery.
My God, I'm so nervous!
Who will make it
to the finale...
Who are you?
And who
will be unmasked
before your eyes?
I don't wanna see their faces.
I'm gonna be so sad.
Please welcome
your host,
Nick Cannon!
♪ I really wanna know,
who are you? ♪
Peacock!
All right, my brother!
Yeah, yeah!
Hello!
Rabbit.
The Queen...
Going down, ready to be.
♪ Who are you? ♪
What's up, everybody?
I'm pretty sure I'm Nick Cannon
and this is definitely
The Masked Singer.
Week by week, mask by mask,
we have finally reached
our thrilling semi‐finals.
Y'all excited?
Tonight, for the first time,
we're all going to witness
not one,
‐but two unmaskings.
‐
Tonight, five
will become three.
We don't have a minute
to waste.
So let's check in
with our lead detectives
in this amazing
whosungit mystery,
Robin Thicke!
Jenny McCarthy.
Ken Jeong.
And Nicole Scherzinger.
And because the stakes tonight
are so high,
I've asked one of the smartest
and funniest people I know,
my best friend‐‐
make some noise‐‐
Kenan Thompson.
We're best friends.
Since Nickelodeon days!
‐Hey, okay.
‐That's right.
Now, best friend‐‐
‐What's up, best friend?
Do you know what you are
in store for?
What's gonna happen?
Something bad?
We don't know who
any of these people are.
We know they're all talented.
It's gonna be crazy.
I'm excited.
Now we're gonna get
right to it.
Well first up,
an all‐around showman
known for his talent
and plumage,
the Peacock!
Doc.
‐Things are not good.
‐Again with the magic!
Last week my performance
wasn't my best.
Robin felt the song
wasn't suited to my style.
When you do a smoother song,
it doesn't lend to
your over‐the‐top ability.
The thing is,
I'm a perfectionist
when I perform.
And I hate to let
my little soldiers
of affection down.
That sounds like a clue.
I pride myself on being
the brightest,
most well‐rounded performer
of the flock.
So this week, I'm gonna
give it everything I've got
to be the idol
that they all deserve.
‐ American Idol.
‐Is it Ryan Seacrest?
Clay Aiken.
I'm bringing an energy
and heat with this song
that will have you
flying out of your seats.
Tonight I'm making it
all about you,
my beloved peers,
because, after all,
it had to be you.
‐"Had To Be You."
‐Harry Connick Jr.
My God, I'd crap my pants
if it was Harry Connick Jr.
♪ ♪
♪ Let's go ♪
‐♪ Make no excuses now ♪
‐I love him!
♪ I'm talking here and now ♪
♪ I'm talking here and now,
let's go ♪
♪ Your time is running out ♪
♪ I'm talking here and now,
I'm talking here and now ♪
♪ It's not about
what you've done ♪
♪ It's about what
you're doing ♪
♪ It's all about
where you're going ♪
♪ No matter where
you've been ♪
♪ Let's go, hey ♪
‐Hey!
‐Hey, let's go!
♪ Let's go ♪
♪ Tomorrow's good ♪
♪ Tonight is better ♪
♪
♪
♪ Let's make it happen ♪
♪ Ooh, let's make it happen
tonight ♪
♪ Let's make it happen ♪
♪ Ooh, let's make it happen
tonight ♪
♪ Hey, let's go ♪
♪ Hey ♪
♪ It's now or never ♪
♪ Let's go ♪
‐Yeah.
‐Whoo!
Yeah. Unbelievable.
Yes!
Yeah.
Let's go.
Kenan, I see you got
your spectacles on.
Tell the Peacock how amazing
his performance was.
Yo, what is happening
in here, man?
‐Like...
‐
There's a peacock
on stage
and he just destroyed it, man.
I thought that was beautiful.
‐Was that not great?
‐It was.
‐It was great.
‐That was great.
I thought that was
his best yet,
because he picked
the perfect song
and he went down to the people.
He danced with the people
and he got in their faces
and really brought
the crowd alive.
Rocking the stage.
This show has now turned into
a real competition.
And there's no doubt,
out of any
of our performers tonight,
you are one of the ones
that are gonna make it
to the end.
'Cause you are a showman,
my friend.
You wanna win.
We've heard the words
"Who are you?" a lot
this season,
so I wanna put that question
out there
directly to you.
Obviously without
saying your name,
‐ Okay.
‐Peacock, deep down,
who are you?
Give us something, Peacock.
I have dedicated my life
to show business.
This mask transforms me
into another character.
It's funny, because at home,
my partner would look at me,
and I'd be walking
through the house like this.
And my partner would say,
"Let it go.
You're not a peacock at home."
I know who it is.
With the talent.
I'm sorry,
I'm taking over here.
The Peacock has a lot to say.
He's been wanting to talk
all season.
Just so you know‐‐
I've done this before.
Keep going, player.
That's a hint for you, okay?
Peacock! Peacock!
‐I've never seen a peacock
so damn talkative, like...
And I gotta tell you something.
‐Robin.
‐Yeah.
On one of my albums
I use "Blurred Lines"
as an inspiration.
No.
It can't be you.
‐No way.
‐Now I'm really confused.
You know who that is?
It's not‐‐it's not
anybody that we think it is.
‐Okay, then it's not.
‐What?
What just happened?
It's gotta be
Weird Al Yankovic.
He was inspired by
the "Blurred Lines" song
which he parodied
and released an album
‐four years ago.
‐Man.
He just gave me too good
of a clue.
Hints are being thrown
all over the place.
Miss Scherzinger,
what are you thinking?
He‐‐he had me stumped
this entire time.
And it just‐‐you just got it?
When you gave him the mic
right now,
I was like,
"Okay, there he is."
Now I know who it is.
Do you guys know each other?
I think we do.
We do.
Ooh!
Okay, I'm just gonna say,
it could be
Neil Patrick Harris.
There's so many clues, okay.
Hosted award shows,
likes magic,
a child prodigy.
I still think it could be
Donny Osmond.
But when you think you know,
then some other clue happens
and you know that you're wrong
and it just drives you crazy.
Guys, do you know who this is?
Guys, we've been
burned before.
It could be anybody.
Well, we do know he gave
an amazing performance.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one more time for the Peacock.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Peacock is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
♪ ♪
Now it all makes sense.
I could be wrong, he could have
thrown me off, but...
My God, I'm so lost now.
These other competitors
that I'm going up against,
they are the best
in the business.
But I am bringing my A game‐‐
or my P game, I should say‐‐
because I am in it
to win it, baby!
Coming up...
‐Come on, baby!
Four more
electrifying performances.
There's a monster
making us cry.
It shows you how crazy, insane,
and awesome this show is.
- And later...
- ‐ Take it off!
Two celebrities
will be unmasked.
My God, I'm so nervous!
Take it off!
No way!
We love you!
We're back on
The Masked Singer.
Our singers faces
may be covered,
but they can't hide this.
The competition
for the golden mask
has gotten very tense.
So before another
show business creature sings,
let's study this video
very closely
for any new clues
about the Monster.
I never cared
about the rules of the game.
I don't know
who you are,
but that was
a great performance.
Until I became
a player in this competition.
Rules of the game,
another game reference.
I learned the hard way
that it takes just one slip
to make you lose your place
in the world.
He's just trying to beat
the game of life.
I've been vilified
and persecuted
for sounding like a ringtone.
- ‐Interesting.
- But it ain't me.
‐He hit rock bottom.
‐Yeah.
Putting on a front
made me angry.
He lost his cool.
And after doing
some soul searching,
I was ready for something new.
It's crazy that having
my identity stripped
has brought me the comeback
I've wanted for a decade.
A guy that lost his cool,
but then came back.
Like, Sean Penn
lost his temper.
Yeah, Russell Crowe.
I've been hiding behind
faster tracks until now.
I'm finally ready
to slow it down.
Tonight I'm putting everything
I have into this song.
I've come too far now
to take off this mask.
♪ ♪
♪ Guess it's true I'm not good
at a one night stand ♪
♪ But I still need love,
'cause I'm just a man ♪
♪ These nights never seem
to go to plan ♪
♪ I don't want you to leave,
can you hold my hand? ♪
♪ Won't you
stay with me? ♪
Wow.
‐Yeah, come on, now.
♪ 'Cause you're all I need ♪
♪ This ain't love,
it's clear to see ♪
♪ So darling, won't you ♪
♪ Stay with me? ♪
♪ Ooh, yeah ♪
♪ No ♪
♪ Won't you ♪
♪ Stay with me? ♪
♪ 'Cause you're ♪
♪ All I need ♪
My God, he's amazing.
♪ This ain't love,
it's clear to see ♪
♪ So darling ♪
♪ Stay with me ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
My God, Monster!
- Wow.
- Monster!
Monster! Monster!
Ladies and gentlemen,
I think we have just
witnessed greatness
from the Monster.
Nicole, I think you felt me
on that emotion.
I see you getting there too.
Your voice just
cut through your soul,
your spirit, your heart.
And it's one
of my favorite moments
we've had on this show.
And thank you for that honest,
beautiful performance.
I was getting choked up
watching Nicole getting
choked up.
To me you're the frontrunner
of this.
This is the semi‐final round
and I am confused, because
I just realized, you know‐‐I‐‐
it's‐‐it's not Kenan.
I thought it was Kenan
the whole time.
I was gonna say that!
‐Now I'm confused.
- I'm right here.
- And he's right here,
so I'm very confused.
Because it's good singing.
Not because of my appearance.
You totally surprised
me tonight,
coming out here
and showing your voice,
how solid it was.
There's a monster on the stage
singing a Sam Smith song,
‐making us cry...
‐Yeah.
Shows you how crazy, insane,
and awesome this show is.
Yeah.
He brings comedy,
he brings a great voice,
but this time you broke it
all the way down.
If you closed your eyes,
that's a Grammy‐worthy
performance.
It sounded like, you know,
we were listening
to one of the best vocalists
in the world.
We all got choked up.
It was great.
And now we wanna hear
from the Monster.
Deep down,
who are you?
I'm a father.
A husband.
A...son.
A brother.
And, more than anything,
I'm a‐‐I'm a person.
Aw, man.
- ‐Damn.
- ‐
Look at all‐‐look, you got
the whole audience crying
over here, Monster.
All right, guys.
With everything that
you've seen tonight,
all of the clues,
what have you learned
about the Monster so far?
Because he's so damn funny
he's gotta have an acting
or a comedy background,
not just a Grammy‐winning
voice.
And the only one that comes
to my mind right now...
In the video, very old‐school,
from the South,
I'm still thinking,
like, Jamie Foxx,
just because he's from Texas,
you know, he started out
old‐school,
he's a person that can do
a little bit of everything
‐really, really well.
‐Really well.
‐It makes a lot of sense to me.
‐
I'm way on the other side
of you.
‐Why are you going on‐‐why?
‐Really?
Yes. If I go back to all
the clues I have...
He made his best,
some of his best calls
‐on his headset.
‐On the headset.
So I thought maybe a DJ
because of the headset.
Making some calls.
Calvin Harris, maybe?
If a DJ can sing like that,
he'd stop DJ‐ing.
But Calvin's also 6'5''.
And he's not a father.
Feet‐‐I'm sorry,
feet are disappearing.
‐Sorry.
‐Feet are disappearing
‐on the stage.
‐Aw.
This is when I thought
it was Kevin Hart.
A voice that just
stuck out to me
is the, old lead singer
of Hootie and the Blowfish,
- ‐Darius Rucker.
- ‐ That's right.
‐Wow.
‐Amazing singer.
Now, Darius Rucker
is a very good singer
and he said he's a father
and he's also a very humble,
‐kind man.
‐But can Hootie dance?
‐I mean, can he dance like‐‐
‐Well, we just found out.
I mean, we've seen him dance.
I've never seen
Hootie dance.
Look.
I thought CeeLo Green
when he was talking, not when,
necessarily,
he was singing.
All I know is that you sang
"Stay With Me,"
and you can stay with me
anytime
because I think
you're adorable.
There it is.
Ladies and gentlemen,
keep it going for the Monster.
Monster! Monster!
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Monster is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
He's tough to call.
He's tough to call.
CeeLo Green.
I was thinking the same thing.
This mask takes away my name
but it's given me so much more.
People aren't judging me
for who I am
but for what I can actually do.
Now I just want to stay
the Monster
and just win
this whole competition.
♪ Who is that? ♪
♪ Who is that? ♪
Welcome back to
The Masked Singer.
Are you guys having
a good time?
Now let's look
for any helpful hints
about the true identity
of the Lion.
Every time I put on this mask,
I transform in a way
I never expect.
♪ ♪
For the first time,
I'm judged only as a singer.
You are a true star.
Amazing voice.
I'm just a lion
who wants to be heard.
Not the child of my parents,
not the empire
I was born into.
So she's from
Hollywood royalty.
I was always expected
to act the part
but I'm not two‐dimensional.
So she can act and sing...
And, like a true lioness,
fiercely independent.
‐Independent and loyal.
‐That's Kelly Rowland, man.
Us girls, we run the world.
And tonight you better hold on.
"Hold On," like
a Wilson Phillips song.
And keep guessing,
because this lion mask
ain't coming off anytime soon.
I can't figure
that out.
It's crazy.
♪ Everybody's got a thing ♪
♪ But some don't know
how to handle it ♪
♪ Always reaching out
in vain ♪
♪ Just taking the things
not worth having ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing, mama ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll be standing
on the side ♪
♪ When you check it ♪
♪ Out ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry 'bout
a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing, mama ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll be standing,
I'll be standing ♪
♪ When you go ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ ♪
Turn up!
Turn up, Lion.
Somebody came to sing!
Lion! Lion!
Panel.
This here's someone big.
A huge star that knows
how to sing.
You brought your A game.
And I am dying to know
who this is.
Kenan, I see you got
the binoculars.
Y'all look like an old
Egyptian painting together.
When you're done,
just pawn that face mask
for a couple extra bucks,
you know what I'm saying?
Now it's time to hear
from the lioness directly.
Lion, deep down, who are you?
I...
am an advocate, not a victim,
even though I've been bullied
for a lot of my life.
A daughter. A sister.
I have moments of insecurity,
but...
to sing in a mask,
it completely changes
everything
that you thought you knew.
And you just have to
believe in yourself.
All right, panel.
With everything that we've seen
over the season,
are you figuring out
who's behind the mask?
She did mention independent
and loyal
so independent means‐‐I‐‐
you know,
‐I go back to Destiny's Child.
‐Yeah.
I was thinking from the video
that it was Kelly Rowland.
But then hearing you sing,
now I'm thinking
it could be anybody.
You know what I'm saying?
‐Yes.
‐Like, it's so confusing.
She's definitely about
Kelly Rowland's height.
I will give you that.
For a while I thought
Michelle Williams
from the, body language
to the type of voice
and I'm sticking with that.
Dr. Ken,
what do you think?
I go for
all over the place.
Anywhere from, like, En Vogue
to TLC to Fergie‐‐
‐En Vogue!
‐Yeah.
‐En Vogue, in vogue,
off vogue.
En Vogue, that's
the French way to say it.
‐Yeah.
‐He's from France.
And then also "Hold On,"
the Wilson Phillips scenario.
En Vogue had a song
called "Hold On" too.
‐That's right, Nick Cannon.
‐I don't‐‐
‐
‐What do you think?
Why‐‐What are you
thinking differently?
Maybe she's an actress
who's just
a really talented singer.
I said Hailee Steinfeld
because of her "True Grit."
Ain't no actress
can sing like that.
What do you mean?
She moves and sings
like she's been onstage before.
This is a hard one.
She has definitely
stumped us all.
Ladies and gentlemen,
keep it going for
the sensational Lion.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Lion is one
of the two singers
unmasked tonight,
we'll find out.
That's the toughest one so far.
Right? I cannot wait
to find out who this is.
I know!
Up next, let's all look
for any clues
about who's really
under the mask
of the Rabbit.
Throughout the
competition, I've been singing
as many different
genres as possible
to throw the panel off
my scent and to prove
that I'm a versatile performer
in my own right.
I love the
way that you took
one of the most famous songs
and made it your own.
But I also
came here to win.
It's the semi‐finals,
and there's two unmaskings,
so I need to perform
twice as hard.
♪ ♪
Whenever I'm under
a lot of pressure,
I pack up the entire family
and head
to the great outdoors.
‐All right, loves camping.
‐He goes glamping.
We hike through the mountains,
going step by step.
That's the New Kids On
The Block, Donnie Wahlberg.
And me and my dad go fishing
for big, fat tuna,
or, as I like to call it,
chicken of the sea.
Chicken of the sea, that
was a "Newlyweds" reference.
Now, after trashing the camp...
Trashing the camp,
that's every rock star.
I'm gonna dig deep
because, man,
I wanna win this.
Yeah.
♪ ♪
♪ I've got sunshine ♪
♪ On a cloudy day ♪
Aw.
♪ When it's cold outside ♪
♪ I've got the month of May ♪
♪ ♪
♪ Well, I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl ♪
My God!
♪ Talkin' 'bout my girl ♪
♪ My girl ♪
♪ I don't need no money ♪
♪ Fortune or fame ♪
♪ ♪
♪ I've got
all the riches baby ♪
♪ One man can claim ♪
Without a doubt.
♪ Well, I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl, my girl ♪
♪ Talkin' 'bout my girl ♪
♪ Even got the month of May ♪
♪ My girl ♪
‐So cute.
‐Very good.
They're chanting for you.
They're putting up
the bunny ears.
Detectives,
what'd you guys think
about the Rabbit's performance?
I love
his little bowtie.
You look very dashing
for someone in a straitjacket.
Miss Scherzinger.
This performance was not my
favorite performance of yours.
I love the sentiment of it,
and I thought that we could
really hear your voice nicely,
but I wanted a little bit
more stage presence.
Now, Rabbit,
we have to get connected.
It's the semi‐finals.
We need to know, deep down...
who are you?
I'm very optimistic.
When I'm a ways
into something I'm 110%.
That's why, especially
when I came out for this,
I‐‐you know, I had to do
some sort of character
so this was the character
that I did.
Believe it or not,
I have done some sort of work
in a costume before
in other places,
so I'm used to being in it,
but never singing.
All right, detectives,
with everything
that you've seen
throughout the season
of my friend the Rabbit here,
are you figuring out
who's behind the mask?
You know, every week we've had
to say goodbye to one celebrity
and it's the semi‐finals,
we have to say goodnight
to two.
And it's gonna be so hard
because we've fallen in love
with you guys.
But then again, amazing,
'cause I can't wait
to figure out who you are.
It's been driving me crazy
that I'm starting to twitch
at home.
Yeah, what is that?
‐Who's the bunny?
My husband's like,
"What's going on?"
And I'm like, maybe this‐‐
it is my husband.
Could be.
- ‐It could be Donnie Wahlberg.
- I'm not kidding.
- ‐Right in here right now.
- I'm still...
Every time I try to call him
when the Rabbit's onstage,
he doesn't answer.
I have a feeling
that I might know
who this person is.
I think it's Nick Lachey.
Y'all don't think
it's Nick Lachey?
- ‐Could be.
- Look at the calves.
- Lachey calves.
- Look at those
swole‐ass calves.
Chicken by the sea,
swollen calves
‐equals Nick Lachey.
‐Right.
I don't know.
One of our first clues
said something
about synchronized singing.
Yes, we always thought
boy band.
So that made me think NSYNC.
I think it's Joey Fatone.
Totally. Totally.
Joey would totally
do that twitch
and stay in character
and he's got a great voice.
- ‐Yeah.
- But I also think
there's other boy bands.
There's Backstreet Boys.
Kevin Richardson.
He's also tall.
Has the same kind of vibe.
Well, we all know that
he gave it his all tonight.
‐Yes.
‐So, ladies and gentlemen,
one more time for the Rabbit.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Rabbit is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
You guys, two of them
are going home.
Why?
Two of them are
getting de‐masked.
We're getting towards the end.
I'm so sad.
Why can't everybody win?
I chose this song because
I hadn't done a ballad yet
but the panel didn't love it.
I just hope I get another shot
to turn this around
because this bunny ain't ready
to show his face yet.
♪ Who is that? ♪
We are back
on The Masked Singer.
Later, we will unmask
two more famous faces
and reveal our final three
for our big finale.
Now let's all look for clues
about the Bee.
♪ I came in like
a wrecking ball ♪
Some of the panel are
convinced that I'm the queen
- of the Pips.
- That vibrato.
Does anyone else recognize
Gladys Knight's voice?
But what if I've been
giving mixed messages
all this time?
Kay...
I wanna tell my fans
my recipe for success.
The Bee is legend.
You know, I like baking.
And you know that nobody
makes a peach cobbler
quite like mine.
That's Patti LaBelle.
'Cause she makes those
peach cobblers for Walmart.
But after all these years
of hit after hit,
it's this Grammy's voice
that I'm hoping will lead me
to the final.
That was a Grammy,
wasn't it?
Are those the Pips?
I am surprised by
how competitive I've become
as an insect,
but I'm really going
for it now.
So I'm serving up
a powerful song
by my good friend
Aretha Franklin.
I'm hoping it will give me
the sweet taste of victory.
‐You think Gladys Knight?
‐‐
♪ Looking out ♪
♪ On the morning rain ♪
♪ I used to feel
so uninspired ♪
♪ ♪
♪ And when I knew I had to
face another day ♪
♪ Lord, it made me feel ♪
♪ So tired ♪
♪ Before the day I met you ♪
♪ Life was so unkind ♪
♪ But you're the key
to my peace of mind ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ Like a natural woman ♪
Whoo!
♪ Baby,
what you've done to me ♪
♪ What you done to me ♪
♪ You make me feel
so good inside ♪
♪ Good inside ♪
♪ ♪
♪ And I just wanna be ♪
Come on, baby!
Whoo!
♪ You make me feel so alive ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel
like a natural woman ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
Whoo!
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel like
a natural woman ♪
♪ ♪
That is a living legend.
Right in front of our eyes!
- ‐Whoo!
- ‐
Wow! Keep it going,
ladies and gentlemen!
For the queen, Miss Bee.
Incredible performance.
‐I know exactly who that is.
‐Really, just‐‐right off
‐the top of your head?
‐1000%.
Who in their right mind
doesn't know
that's Gladys Knight?
That's amazing.
I've been saying it
every episode she's been on.
That voice is one
of the most familiar voices
in the history of music.
It's a gift
and it's a beautiful thing.
‐I‐‐I‐‐I‐‐I...
‐Ken does not agree with you!
On this show, there'll be
several times
that we're definitely
this person...
- Right.
- It could be someone
who is also singing
like Gladys Knight
that's in a mask out there.
But who can do Gladys
like Gladys?
Is it, like, Patti LaBelle
that's singing like Gladys?
Patti LaBelle.
I honestly think
this is not Gladys Knight.
I think it's Anita Baker.
I gotta tell you,
I‐‐I thought for sure
I've been right
on this show before.
She thought somebody
was Sherri Shepherd.
And I was wrong.
So just have an open mind,
that's all I'm saying.
Well, Bee, can you tell us
who are you?
I'm a people person.
Let me tell you something.
Behind this mask,
it's difficult.
Because I'm cut off, in a way,
from you.
Aw.
I need to see you,
I need to touch you,
- ‐Yeah. Yeah.
- I need to feel you.
And that's the way
it is for me,
whether I'm performing
or just walking down the street
and saying "Hey."
Hey!
‐Hey.
There's your proof.
That's who I am.
It's no surprise,
week after week,
that you are still here.
And I think we will
see you at the finals.
Give it up, that's a legend
standing right there.
That's a living legend,
all right.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
Who do you think it is?
Our final five singers
have now all performed.
When we come back,
we'll find out
who moves out of our lair
and who moves on
to our grand finale.
Coming up,
the identities
of two celebrities
are revealed.
I'm in total shock.
My God, I'm so nervous!
A double unmasking
that you'll have to see
to believe.
Who are you?
‐My God!
‐
We were so, way the frick off.
I think this is a shock
to so many!
After a night
of performances
from the cream of the crop
it's time
for the biggest vote ever
on The Masked Singer.
Panel and studio audience, vote now
for your favorite all‐around
performance tonight.
The two celebrities
with the least votes
will be unmasked
and sent home.
I know, I feel bad.
And that means
the other three will face off
on our grand finale
to become the first king
or queen
of The Masked Singer.
But now the votes are counted.
I'm gonna be so sad.
And the first unmasked singer
tonight
is...
the Lion.
Ladies and gentlemen,
but keep it going for her!
The Lion!
Other four of you head back
to the lair,
as one of you will also
be unmasked later on.
I can't believe it.
I think this is a shock
to so many!
You've been amazing,
but before the Lion unmasks,
panel,
tell us your final guesses.
- ‐We'll start with you, Jenny.
- I'm still in shock.
I'm sorry you didn't make it
all the way to the end
but I do think you are
a true star.
I feel like you started
your career
in a girl group.
So I think, based off
Destiny's Child,
‐I think you're Kelly Rowland.
‐Now‐‐I‐‐don't‐‐
All right. Kelly Rowland,
that's a good guess.
...no.
Maybe...like a white
Kelly Rowland?
What makes you think
she's white?
I think she's white 'cause
the tone of her voice.
I could‐‐I feel‐‐I feel
like it.
You never know.
But because
of the Hailey Times,
and we've heard
she has true grit,
I'm going
with Hailee Steinfeld.
Slap it on ya like that.
I'm dying to know who it is.
I think it could be, like,
like, Dawn Robinson
from En Vogue.
‐You know, I‐‐
‐In Vogue!
‐In Vogue? En Vogue?
‐No, no, you got it right.
You got it perfectly right.
You do you.
Kenan.
I've had no idea
what's been going on
this entire time.
And I still don't.
Because I'm basically staring
at a fake gold lion mask
right now and I...
But from seeing what
I've seen today,
I'm thinking down
the Kelly Rowland road as well.
I've been going with
the Destiny's Child
um, for a while.
I love Michelle Williams
and Kelly Rowland.
I think it might be
Michelle Williams.
But no matter who it is,
I'm sure that you
have a career‐‐
a career either before
and after this in music.
Okay, panel.
You've made your final guesses.
Now let's see if any of you
are right.
We all need to know
Lion, show us all
who's behind the mask?
Take it off!
Take it off!
My God, I'm so nervous!
Who is it?
Who are you?
Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
I know a Destiny's Child
when I see one!
Come on, Michelle!
Reveal yourself!
Who is it?
- ‐I see blonde hair!
- Blonde hair!
I see blonde hair...
‐My God!
‐Whoa!
Actress, singer,
superstar,
Rumer Willis!
‐
‐No. Way!
I didn't know she sang!
Hollywood royalty!
‐Whoo!
‐Yo, that's crazy!
It all makes sense though.
FOX's Empire.
Broadway star.
But what made you do this show?
I knew how to dance,
and I‐‐and I‐‐
everybody kinda figured out
that I could do that,
but I wanted everyone to know
that I can sing, too.
Yes, you can.
Now, panel.
You guys look super shocked.
‐Way off.
‐Way.
Everyone was way off.
What were some of the key clues
that revealed
your true identity
that we didn't even pick up on?
Well, I grew up in Idaho.
And Hailey, Idaho is, um...
‐
‐
We were so, way the frick off
with Kelly Rowland, like,
it's unbelievable.
But that's a testament
to your talent.
That's Rumer freakin' Willis
right there, man.
Like, come on.
The white Kelly Rowland,
ladies and gentlemen.
‐The white Kelly Rowland.
‐She's good, too.
‐White Kelly Rowland.
‐
I'm gonna put that
on my resume.
From now on, when I watch
a Bruce Willis movie,
I'll be thinking, "Snap,
that's the Lion's dad."
That's all he is.
That's all he is to me.
That's all he is now.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Rumer Willis!
♪ Everybody needs a chance ♪
♪ Chance to check out
the news ♪
♪ You're the only one
who sees ♪
When we return,
we'll reveal our other
unmasked singer tonight
and find out
which three celebrities
will make it into the final.
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
We're back with
our four remaining
masked singers, but only three
can move on
to our grand finale.
And so,
our final unmasked singer
tonight is...
I don't wanna see their faces.
I'm gonna be so sad.
The Rabbit.
I'm sorry, Rabbit!
Keep it going
for the Rabbit, though.
‐He was amazing.
‐He's so good at it.
‐He's so good at it.
‐We love you, Rabbit.
And you other three,
say goodbye.
- ‐We love you, Rabbit.
- You have made it through
to the grand finale!
Congratulations,
Peacock,
Monster, and Bee!
Next time one of you
will be crowned the winner
of The Masked Singer.
Now, we all love you, Rabbit.
- ‐You've entertained us.
- ‐
You made us dance.
You made us smile.
And some people are on
the verge of tears right now.
Baby.
Don't‐‐aw, Rabbit. Don't cry.
‐Don't cry, buddy.
‐Rabbit...
But I have
to definitely admit
we cannot wait to see
who you are.
‐Whoo!
‐Panel.
Any final guesses about
who's behind this mask?
I said earlier that I felt like
it was Nick Lachey
just because of the swole‐ness
of it all.
- ‐The muscles.
- Yeah.
‐You are crazy.
‐No way.
- Ken.
- Kinda like what I said
earlier on, someone tall
from a boy band
that no one's thinking of,
like Kevin Richardson
- ‐from Backstreet Boys.
- ‐
So I'm gonna double down
on that.
‐No.
‐He's a very funny guy.
He's got a great personality.
I just see,
from the physical traits,
Joey Fatone.
I don't‐‐I really don't
think it is.
‐Nicole.
‐I feel like it‐‐it's Joey.
Like Robin said,
the personality.
He's nice to everybody.
Joey's just one of the‐‐
he lights up a room.
See, I thought Joey,
but then I think‐‐
I think I'm being fooled
and that's Donnie Wahlberg.
Hey, baby, just do this
if it's you.
‐It could be.
‐You don't know
your own husband?
By the way,
if it is you, honey,
it's Ken's fault
that you're leaving.
All right, now that the panel
have made their final guesses,
Rabbit...
show us all
who's behind the mask.
Finally! Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Whoo! Yes!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Who are you?
Take it off, Joey!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off! Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Ladies and gentlemen,
Joey Fatone!
‐It's Joey Fatone!
‐
We love you!
‐
‐It's Joey!
Superstar...
Joey!
The man who does it all
and who rocks the stage.
It's so good to finally
see you, man.
One more time for the Rabbit.
What the... am I doing?
There's a Monster,
there is a Bee.
This is some crazy.
I'm so impressed
with what you've done
with your character
and everything you've done
‐on the show, Joey.
‐Yeah, you did great, man.
Yeah. Thank you.
Now what were some
of the key clues
that maybe we didn't
pick up on,
or some that we did?
Right, um, well, the magician,
when I was younger I wanted
to be a magician.
I know a little bit
of sleight of hand.
‐Nicole.
‐I know a little bit
of sleight of hand
and fun stuff like that.
So, essentially,
he is a magician.
‐He is a magician.
‐What was the other one?
‐Synchronized singing was...
‐NSYNC.
That was, like,
the first package ever.
‐That's not hard.
‐
Tell me a little bit
about your perspective
from inside the mask.
When I did the first song
of "Living La Vida Loca,"
and the rehearsal, and I
stopped, I was like,
‐Get me out of this thing.
‐Yeah.
I got very claustrophobic.
And lately, as I got older,
for some weird reason,
‐I've been claustrophobic.
‐Wow.
This, actually, has kind of
overcome that for me.
‐Which is crazy.
‐That's awesome.
Yeah, word.
Congrats, man.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one more time
for the artist formerly known
as the Rabbit.
But before we go,
to sing for us again,
ladies and gentlemen,
Joey Fatone!
♪ I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl ♪
My girl.
♪ Talkin' 'bout ♪
♪ My girl ♪
♪ ♪
♪ I've got sunshine
on a cloudy day ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I've even got
the month of May ♪
♪ My girl ♪
Next week,
the final three
battle it out one last time
for the golden mask.
You are gonna be very tough
to beat, my man.
The Masked Singer
can have only one winner.
‐Who are you?
‐What?
Who will be
the last mask standing?
Take it off!
these five singers
have fought to keep
their identities a secret.
With one week left
till the finale,
the pressure is on.
This is The Masked Singer.
♪ Who is that? ♪
Each week,
celebrities
perform undercover.
I am dying to know who you are.
Leaving
the panelists...
Who is it?
And you
at home guessing
who is behind the mask?
‐Kathy Griffin?
‐Lindsay Lohan?
I have no idea who this is.
I don't know who I am
sometimes.
Last week,
Alien was unmasked.
La Toya Jackson!
‐Whoo!
‐Nicole knew it!
‐I knew it! Finally!
Tonight
it's the semi‐final
and just five singers remain:
Peacock, Lion, Bee,
Rabbit, and Monster.
♪ Stay with me ♪
If you close your eyes,
that's a Grammy‐worthy
performance.
It's double
the drama
as two celebrities
will be unmasked.
We have to say goodnight
to two of you.
Comedian
Kenan Thompson
joins the panel to help solve
this musical mystery.
My God, I'm so nervous!
Who will make it
to the finale...
Who are you?
And who
will be unmasked
before your eyes?
I don't wanna see their faces.
I'm gonna be so sad.
Please welcome
your host,
Nick Cannon!
♪ I really wanna know,
who are you? ♪
Peacock!
All right, my brother!
Yeah, yeah!
Hello!
Rabbit.
The Queen...
Going down, ready to be.
♪ Who are you? ♪
What's up, everybody?
I'm pretty sure I'm Nick Cannon
and this is definitely
The Masked Singer.
Week by week, mask by mask,
we have finally reached
our thrilling semi‐finals.
Y'all excited?
Tonight, for the first time,
we're all going to witness
not one,
‐but two unmaskings.
‐
Tonight, five
will become three.
We don't have a minute
to waste.
So let's check in
with our lead detectives
in this amazing
whosungit mystery,
Robin Thicke!
Jenny McCarthy.
Ken Jeong.
And Nicole Scherzinger.
And because the stakes tonight
are so high,
I've asked one of the smartest
and funniest people I know,
my best friend‐‐
make some noise‐‐
Kenan Thompson.
We're best friends.
Since Nickelodeon days!
‐Hey, okay.
‐That's right.
Now, best friend‐‐
‐What's up, best friend?
Do you know what you are
in store for?
What's gonna happen?
Something bad?
We don't know who
any of these people are.
We know they're all talented.
It's gonna be crazy.
I'm excited.
Now we're gonna get
right to it.
Well first up,
an all‐around showman
known for his talent
and plumage,
the Peacock!
Doc.
‐Things are not good.
‐Again with the magic!
Last week my performance
wasn't my best.
Robin felt the song
wasn't suited to my style.
When you do a smoother song,
it doesn't lend to
your over‐the‐top ability.
The thing is,
I'm a perfectionist
when I perform.
And I hate to let
my little soldiers
of affection down.
That sounds like a clue.
I pride myself on being
the brightest,
most well‐rounded performer
of the flock.
So this week, I'm gonna
give it everything I've got
to be the idol
that they all deserve.
‐ American Idol.
‐Is it Ryan Seacrest?
Clay Aiken.
I'm bringing an energy
and heat with this song
that will have you
flying out of your seats.
Tonight I'm making it
all about you,
my beloved peers,
because, after all,
it had to be you.
‐"Had To Be You."
‐Harry Connick Jr.
My God, I'd crap my pants
if it was Harry Connick Jr.
♪ ♪
♪ Let's go ♪
‐♪ Make no excuses now ♪
‐I love him!
♪ I'm talking here and now ♪
♪ I'm talking here and now,
let's go ♪
♪ Your time is running out ♪
♪ I'm talking here and now,
I'm talking here and now ♪
♪ It's not about
what you've done ♪
♪ It's about what
you're doing ♪
♪ It's all about
where you're going ♪
♪ No matter where
you've been ♪
♪ Let's go, hey ♪
‐Hey!
‐Hey, let's go!
♪ Let's go ♪
♪ Tomorrow's good ♪
♪ Tonight is better ♪
♪
♪
♪ Let's make it happen ♪
♪ Ooh, let's make it happen
tonight ♪
♪ Let's make it happen ♪
♪ Ooh, let's make it happen
tonight ♪
♪ Hey, let's go ♪
♪ Hey ♪
♪ It's now or never ♪
♪ Let's go ♪
‐Yeah.
‐Whoo!
Yeah. Unbelievable.
Yes!
Yeah.
Let's go.
Kenan, I see you got
your spectacles on.
Tell the Peacock how amazing
his performance was.
Yo, what is happening
in here, man?
‐Like...
‐
There's a peacock
on stage
and he just destroyed it, man.
I thought that was beautiful.
‐Was that not great?
‐It was.
‐It was great.
‐That was great.
I thought that was
his best yet,
because he picked
the perfect song
and he went down to the people.
He danced with the people
and he got in their faces
and really brought
the crowd alive.
Rocking the stage.
This show has now turned into
a real competition.
And there's no doubt,
out of any
of our performers tonight,
you are one of the ones
that are gonna make it
to the end.
'Cause you are a showman,
my friend.
You wanna win.
We've heard the words
"Who are you?" a lot
this season,
so I wanna put that question
out there
directly to you.
Obviously without
saying your name,
‐ Okay.
‐Peacock, deep down,
who are you?
Give us something, Peacock.
I have dedicated my life
to show business.
This mask transforms me
into another character.
It's funny, because at home,
my partner would look at me,
and I'd be walking
through the house like this.
And my partner would say,
"Let it go.
You're not a peacock at home."
I know who it is.
With the talent.
I'm sorry,
I'm taking over here.
The Peacock has a lot to say.
He's been wanting to talk
all season.
Just so you know‐‐
I've done this before.
Keep going, player.
That's a hint for you, okay?
Peacock! Peacock!
‐I've never seen a peacock
so damn talkative, like...
And I gotta tell you something.
‐Robin.
‐Yeah.
On one of my albums
I use "Blurred Lines"
as an inspiration.
No.
It can't be you.
‐No way.
‐Now I'm really confused.
You know who that is?
It's not‐‐it's not
anybody that we think it is.
‐Okay, then it's not.
‐What?
What just happened?
It's gotta be
Weird Al Yankovic.
He was inspired by
the "Blurred Lines" song
which he parodied
and released an album
‐four years ago.
‐Man.
He just gave me too good
of a clue.
Hints are being thrown
all over the place.
Miss Scherzinger,
what are you thinking?
He‐‐he had me stumped
this entire time.
And it just‐‐you just got it?
When you gave him the mic
right now,
I was like,
"Okay, there he is."
Now I know who it is.
Do you guys know each other?
I think we do.
We do.
Ooh!
Okay, I'm just gonna say,
it could be
Neil Patrick Harris.
There's so many clues, okay.
Hosted award shows,
likes magic,
a child prodigy.
I still think it could be
Donny Osmond.
But when you think you know,
then some other clue happens
and you know that you're wrong
and it just drives you crazy.
Guys, do you know who this is?
Guys, we've been
burned before.
It could be anybody.
Well, we do know he gave
an amazing performance.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one more time for the Peacock.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Peacock is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
♪ ♪
Now it all makes sense.
I could be wrong, he could have
thrown me off, but...
My God, I'm so lost now.
These other competitors
that I'm going up against,
they are the best
in the business.
But I am bringing my A game‐‐
or my P game, I should say‐‐
because I am in it
to win it, baby!
Coming up...
‐Come on, baby!
Four more
electrifying performances.
There's a monster
making us cry.
It shows you how crazy, insane,
and awesome this show is.
- And later...
- ‐ Take it off!
Two celebrities
will be unmasked.
My God, I'm so nervous!
Take it off!
No way!
We love you!
We're back on
The Masked Singer.
Our singers faces
may be covered,
but they can't hide this.
The competition
for the golden mask
has gotten very tense.
So before another
show business creature sings,
let's study this video
very closely
for any new clues
about the Monster.
I never cared
about the rules of the game.
I don't know
who you are,
but that was
a great performance.
Until I became
a player in this competition.
Rules of the game,
another game reference.
I learned the hard way
that it takes just one slip
to make you lose your place
in the world.
He's just trying to beat
the game of life.
I've been vilified
and persecuted
for sounding like a ringtone.
- ‐Interesting.
- But it ain't me.
‐He hit rock bottom.
‐Yeah.
Putting on a front
made me angry.
He lost his cool.
And after doing
some soul searching,
I was ready for something new.
It's crazy that having
my identity stripped
has brought me the comeback
I've wanted for a decade.
A guy that lost his cool,
but then came back.
Like, Sean Penn
lost his temper.
Yeah, Russell Crowe.
I've been hiding behind
faster tracks until now.
I'm finally ready
to slow it down.
Tonight I'm putting everything
I have into this song.
I've come too far now
to take off this mask.
♪ ♪
♪ Guess it's true I'm not good
at a one night stand ♪
♪ But I still need love,
'cause I'm just a man ♪
♪ These nights never seem
to go to plan ♪
♪ I don't want you to leave,
can you hold my hand? ♪
♪ Won't you
stay with me? ♪
Wow.
‐Yeah, come on, now.
♪ 'Cause you're all I need ♪
♪ This ain't love,
it's clear to see ♪
♪ So darling, won't you ♪
♪ Stay with me? ♪
♪ Ooh, yeah ♪
♪ No ♪
♪ Won't you ♪
♪ Stay with me? ♪
♪ 'Cause you're ♪
♪ All I need ♪
My God, he's amazing.
♪ This ain't love,
it's clear to see ♪
♪ So darling ♪
♪ Stay with me ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
My God, Monster!
- Wow.
- Monster!
Monster! Monster!
Ladies and gentlemen,
I think we have just
witnessed greatness
from the Monster.
Nicole, I think you felt me
on that emotion.
I see you getting there too.
Your voice just
cut through your soul,
your spirit, your heart.
And it's one
of my favorite moments
we've had on this show.
And thank you for that honest,
beautiful performance.
I was getting choked up
watching Nicole getting
choked up.
To me you're the frontrunner
of this.
This is the semi‐final round
and I am confused, because
I just realized, you know‐‐I‐‐
it's‐‐it's not Kenan.
I thought it was Kenan
the whole time.
I was gonna say that!
‐Now I'm confused.
- I'm right here.
- And he's right here,
so I'm very confused.
Because it's good singing.
Not because of my appearance.
You totally surprised
me tonight,
coming out here
and showing your voice,
how solid it was.
There's a monster on the stage
singing a Sam Smith song,
‐making us cry...
‐Yeah.
Shows you how crazy, insane,
and awesome this show is.
Yeah.
He brings comedy,
he brings a great voice,
but this time you broke it
all the way down.
If you closed your eyes,
that's a Grammy‐worthy
performance.
It sounded like, you know,
we were listening
to one of the best vocalists
in the world.
We all got choked up.
It was great.
And now we wanna hear
from the Monster.
Deep down,
who are you?
I'm a father.
A husband.
A...son.
A brother.
And, more than anything,
I'm a‐‐I'm a person.
Aw, man.
- ‐Damn.
- ‐
Look at all‐‐look, you got
the whole audience crying
over here, Monster.
All right, guys.
With everything that
you've seen tonight,
all of the clues,
what have you learned
about the Monster so far?
Because he's so damn funny
he's gotta have an acting
or a comedy background,
not just a Grammy‐winning
voice.
And the only one that comes
to my mind right now...
In the video, very old‐school,
from the South,
I'm still thinking,
like, Jamie Foxx,
just because he's from Texas,
you know, he started out
old‐school,
he's a person that can do
a little bit of everything
‐really, really well.
‐Really well.
‐It makes a lot of sense to me.
‐
I'm way on the other side
of you.
‐Why are you going on‐‐why?
‐Really?
Yes. If I go back to all
the clues I have...
He made his best,
some of his best calls
‐on his headset.
‐On the headset.
So I thought maybe a DJ
because of the headset.
Making some calls.
Calvin Harris, maybe?
If a DJ can sing like that,
he'd stop DJ‐ing.
But Calvin's also 6'5''.
And he's not a father.
Feet‐‐I'm sorry,
feet are disappearing.
‐Sorry.
‐Feet are disappearing
‐on the stage.
‐Aw.
This is when I thought
it was Kevin Hart.
A voice that just
stuck out to me
is the, old lead singer
of Hootie and the Blowfish,
- ‐Darius Rucker.
- ‐ That's right.
‐Wow.
‐Amazing singer.
Now, Darius Rucker
is a very good singer
and he said he's a father
and he's also a very humble,
‐kind man.
‐But can Hootie dance?
‐I mean, can he dance like‐‐
‐Well, we just found out.
I mean, we've seen him dance.
I've never seen
Hootie dance.
Look.
I thought CeeLo Green
when he was talking, not when,
necessarily,
he was singing.
All I know is that you sang
"Stay With Me,"
and you can stay with me
anytime
because I think
you're adorable.
There it is.
Ladies and gentlemen,
keep it going for the Monster.
Monster! Monster!
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Monster is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
He's tough to call.
He's tough to call.
CeeLo Green.
I was thinking the same thing.
This mask takes away my name
but it's given me so much more.
People aren't judging me
for who I am
but for what I can actually do.
Now I just want to stay
the Monster
and just win
this whole competition.
♪ Who is that? ♪
♪ Who is that? ♪
Welcome back to
The Masked Singer.
Are you guys having
a good time?
Now let's look
for any helpful hints
about the true identity
of the Lion.
Every time I put on this mask,
I transform in a way
I never expect.
♪ ♪
For the first time,
I'm judged only as a singer.
You are a true star.
Amazing voice.
I'm just a lion
who wants to be heard.
Not the child of my parents,
not the empire
I was born into.
So she's from
Hollywood royalty.
I was always expected
to act the part
but I'm not two‐dimensional.
So she can act and sing...
And, like a true lioness,
fiercely independent.
‐Independent and loyal.
‐That's Kelly Rowland, man.
Us girls, we run the world.
And tonight you better hold on.
"Hold On," like
a Wilson Phillips song.
And keep guessing,
because this lion mask
ain't coming off anytime soon.
I can't figure
that out.
It's crazy.
♪ Everybody's got a thing ♪
♪ But some don't know
how to handle it ♪
♪ Always reaching out
in vain ♪
♪ Just taking the things
not worth having ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing, mama ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll be standing
on the side ♪
♪ When you check it ♪
♪ Out ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry 'bout
a thing ♪
♪ Don't you worry ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing, mama ♪
♪ 'Cause I'll be standing,
I'll be standing ♪
♪ When you go ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
♪ ♪
Turn up!
Turn up, Lion.
Somebody came to sing!
Lion! Lion!
Panel.
This here's someone big.
A huge star that knows
how to sing.
You brought your A game.
And I am dying to know
who this is.
Kenan, I see you got
the binoculars.
Y'all look like an old
Egyptian painting together.
When you're done,
just pawn that face mask
for a couple extra bucks,
you know what I'm saying?
Now it's time to hear
from the lioness directly.
Lion, deep down, who are you?
I...
am an advocate, not a victim,
even though I've been bullied
for a lot of my life.
A daughter. A sister.
I have moments of insecurity,
but...
to sing in a mask,
it completely changes
everything
that you thought you knew.
And you just have to
believe in yourself.
All right, panel.
With everything that we've seen
over the season,
are you figuring out
who's behind the mask?
She did mention independent
and loyal
so independent means‐‐I‐‐
you know,
‐I go back to Destiny's Child.
‐Yeah.
I was thinking from the video
that it was Kelly Rowland.
But then hearing you sing,
now I'm thinking
it could be anybody.
You know what I'm saying?
‐Yes.
‐Like, it's so confusing.
She's definitely about
Kelly Rowland's height.
I will give you that.
For a while I thought
Michelle Williams
from the, body language
to the type of voice
and I'm sticking with that.
Dr. Ken,
what do you think?
I go for
all over the place.
Anywhere from, like, En Vogue
to TLC to Fergie‐‐
‐En Vogue!
‐Yeah.
‐En Vogue, in vogue,
off vogue.
En Vogue, that's
the French way to say it.
‐Yeah.
‐He's from France.
And then also "Hold On,"
the Wilson Phillips scenario.
En Vogue had a song
called "Hold On" too.
‐That's right, Nick Cannon.
‐I don't‐‐
‐
‐What do you think?
Why‐‐What are you
thinking differently?
Maybe she's an actress
who's just
a really talented singer.
I said Hailee Steinfeld
because of her "True Grit."
Ain't no actress
can sing like that.
What do you mean?
She moves and sings
like she's been onstage before.
This is a hard one.
She has definitely
stumped us all.
Ladies and gentlemen,
keep it going for
the sensational Lion.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Lion is one
of the two singers
unmasked tonight,
we'll find out.
That's the toughest one so far.
Right? I cannot wait
to find out who this is.
I know!
Up next, let's all look
for any clues
about who's really
under the mask
of the Rabbit.
Throughout the
competition, I've been singing
as many different
genres as possible
to throw the panel off
my scent and to prove
that I'm a versatile performer
in my own right.
I love the
way that you took
one of the most famous songs
and made it your own.
But I also
came here to win.
It's the semi‐finals,
and there's two unmaskings,
so I need to perform
twice as hard.
♪ ♪
Whenever I'm under
a lot of pressure,
I pack up the entire family
and head
to the great outdoors.
‐All right, loves camping.
‐He goes glamping.
We hike through the mountains,
going step by step.
That's the New Kids On
The Block, Donnie Wahlberg.
And me and my dad go fishing
for big, fat tuna,
or, as I like to call it,
chicken of the sea.
Chicken of the sea, that
was a "Newlyweds" reference.
Now, after trashing the camp...
Trashing the camp,
that's every rock star.
I'm gonna dig deep
because, man,
I wanna win this.
Yeah.
♪ ♪
♪ I've got sunshine ♪
♪ On a cloudy day ♪
Aw.
♪ When it's cold outside ♪
♪ I've got the month of May ♪
♪ ♪
♪ Well, I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl ♪
My God!
♪ Talkin' 'bout my girl ♪
♪ My girl ♪
♪ I don't need no money ♪
♪ Fortune or fame ♪
♪ ♪
♪ I've got
all the riches baby ♪
♪ One man can claim ♪
Without a doubt.
♪ Well, I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl, my girl ♪
♪ Talkin' 'bout my girl ♪
♪ Even got the month of May ♪
♪ My girl ♪
‐So cute.
‐Very good.
They're chanting for you.
They're putting up
the bunny ears.
Detectives,
what'd you guys think
about the Rabbit's performance?
I love
his little bowtie.
You look very dashing
for someone in a straitjacket.
Miss Scherzinger.
This performance was not my
favorite performance of yours.
I love the sentiment of it,
and I thought that we could
really hear your voice nicely,
but I wanted a little bit
more stage presence.
Now, Rabbit,
we have to get connected.
It's the semi‐finals.
We need to know, deep down...
who are you?
I'm very optimistic.
When I'm a ways
into something I'm 110%.
That's why, especially
when I came out for this,
I‐‐you know, I had to do
some sort of character
so this was the character
that I did.
Believe it or not,
I have done some sort of work
in a costume before
in other places,
so I'm used to being in it,
but never singing.
All right, detectives,
with everything
that you've seen
throughout the season
of my friend the Rabbit here,
are you figuring out
who's behind the mask?
You know, every week we've had
to say goodbye to one celebrity
and it's the semi‐finals,
we have to say goodnight
to two.
And it's gonna be so hard
because we've fallen in love
with you guys.
But then again, amazing,
'cause I can't wait
to figure out who you are.
It's been driving me crazy
that I'm starting to twitch
at home.
Yeah, what is that?
‐Who's the bunny?
My husband's like,
"What's going on?"
And I'm like, maybe this‐‐
it is my husband.
Could be.
- ‐It could be Donnie Wahlberg.
- I'm not kidding.
- ‐Right in here right now.
- I'm still...
Every time I try to call him
when the Rabbit's onstage,
he doesn't answer.
I have a feeling
that I might know
who this person is.
I think it's Nick Lachey.
Y'all don't think
it's Nick Lachey?
- ‐Could be.
- Look at the calves.
- Lachey calves.
- Look at those
swole‐ass calves.
Chicken by the sea,
swollen calves
‐equals Nick Lachey.
‐Right.
I don't know.
One of our first clues
said something
about synchronized singing.
Yes, we always thought
boy band.
So that made me think NSYNC.
I think it's Joey Fatone.
Totally. Totally.
Joey would totally
do that twitch
and stay in character
and he's got a great voice.
- ‐Yeah.
- But I also think
there's other boy bands.
There's Backstreet Boys.
Kevin Richardson.
He's also tall.
Has the same kind of vibe.
Well, we all know that
he gave it his all tonight.
‐Yes.
‐So, ladies and gentlemen,
one more time for the Rabbit.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
If Rabbit is one
of the two singers
eliminated tonight,
we'll find out.
You guys, two of them
are going home.
Why?
Two of them are
getting de‐masked.
We're getting towards the end.
I'm so sad.
Why can't everybody win?
I chose this song because
I hadn't done a ballad yet
but the panel didn't love it.
I just hope I get another shot
to turn this around
because this bunny ain't ready
to show his face yet.
♪ Who is that? ♪
We are back
on The Masked Singer.
Later, we will unmask
two more famous faces
and reveal our final three
for our big finale.
Now let's all look for clues
about the Bee.
♪ I came in like
a wrecking ball ♪
Some of the panel are
convinced that I'm the queen
- of the Pips.
- That vibrato.
Does anyone else recognize
Gladys Knight's voice?
But what if I've been
giving mixed messages
all this time?
Kay...
I wanna tell my fans
my recipe for success.
The Bee is legend.
You know, I like baking.
And you know that nobody
makes a peach cobbler
quite like mine.
That's Patti LaBelle.
'Cause she makes those
peach cobblers for Walmart.
But after all these years
of hit after hit,
it's this Grammy's voice
that I'm hoping will lead me
to the final.
That was a Grammy,
wasn't it?
Are those the Pips?
I am surprised by
how competitive I've become
as an insect,
but I'm really going
for it now.
So I'm serving up
a powerful song
by my good friend
Aretha Franklin.
I'm hoping it will give me
the sweet taste of victory.
‐You think Gladys Knight?
‐‐
♪ Looking out ♪
♪ On the morning rain ♪
♪ I used to feel
so uninspired ♪
♪ ♪
♪ And when I knew I had to
face another day ♪
♪ Lord, it made me feel ♪
♪ So tired ♪
♪ Before the day I met you ♪
♪ Life was so unkind ♪
♪ But you're the key
to my peace of mind ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ Like a natural woman ♪
Whoo!
♪ Baby,
what you've done to me ♪
♪ What you done to me ♪
♪ You make me feel
so good inside ♪
♪ Good inside ♪
♪ ♪
♪ And I just wanna be ♪
Come on, baby!
Whoo!
♪ You make me feel so alive ♪
♪ 'Cause you make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel
like a natural woman ♪
♪ You make me feel ♪
Whoo!
♪ You make me feel ♪
♪ You make me feel like
a natural woman ♪
♪ ♪
That is a living legend.
Right in front of our eyes!
- ‐Whoo!
- ‐
Wow! Keep it going,
ladies and gentlemen!
For the queen, Miss Bee.
Incredible performance.
‐I know exactly who that is.
‐Really, just‐‐right off
‐the top of your head?
‐1000%.
Who in their right mind
doesn't know
that's Gladys Knight?
That's amazing.
I've been saying it
every episode she's been on.
That voice is one
of the most familiar voices
in the history of music.
It's a gift
and it's a beautiful thing.
‐I‐‐I‐‐I‐‐I...
‐Ken does not agree with you!
On this show, there'll be
several times
that we're definitely
this person...
- Right.
- It could be someone
who is also singing
like Gladys Knight
that's in a mask out there.
But who can do Gladys
like Gladys?
Is it, like, Patti LaBelle
that's singing like Gladys?
Patti LaBelle.
I honestly think
this is not Gladys Knight.
I think it's Anita Baker.
I gotta tell you,
I‐‐I thought for sure
I've been right
on this show before.
She thought somebody
was Sherri Shepherd.
And I was wrong.
So just have an open mind,
that's all I'm saying.
Well, Bee, can you tell us
who are you?
I'm a people person.
Let me tell you something.
Behind this mask,
it's difficult.
Because I'm cut off, in a way,
from you.
Aw.
I need to see you,
I need to touch you,
- ‐Yeah. Yeah.
- I need to feel you.
And that's the way
it is for me,
whether I'm performing
or just walking down the street
and saying "Hey."
Hey!
‐Hey.
There's your proof.
That's who I am.
It's no surprise,
week after week,
that you are still here.
And I think we will
see you at the finals.
Give it up, that's a legend
standing right there.
That's a living legend,
all right.
Our panel thought
one of these celebrities
might be under the mask.
Who do you think it is?
Our final five singers
have now all performed.
When we come back,
we'll find out
who moves out of our lair
and who moves on
to our grand finale.
Coming up,
the identities
of two celebrities
are revealed.
I'm in total shock.
My God, I'm so nervous!
A double unmasking
that you'll have to see
to believe.
Who are you?
‐My God!
‐
We were so, way the frick off.
I think this is a shock
to so many!
After a night
of performances
from the cream of the crop
it's time
for the biggest vote ever
on The Masked Singer.
Panel and studio audience, vote now
for your favorite all‐around
performance tonight.
The two celebrities
with the least votes
will be unmasked
and sent home.
I know, I feel bad.
And that means
the other three will face off
on our grand finale
to become the first king
or queen
of The Masked Singer.
But now the votes are counted.
I'm gonna be so sad.
And the first unmasked singer
tonight
is...
the Lion.
Ladies and gentlemen,
but keep it going for her!
The Lion!
Other four of you head back
to the lair,
as one of you will also
be unmasked later on.
I can't believe it.
I think this is a shock
to so many!
You've been amazing,
but before the Lion unmasks,
panel,
tell us your final guesses.
- ‐We'll start with you, Jenny.
- I'm still in shock.
I'm sorry you didn't make it
all the way to the end
but I do think you are
a true star.
I feel like you started
your career
in a girl group.
So I think, based off
Destiny's Child,
‐I think you're Kelly Rowland.
‐Now‐‐I‐‐don't‐‐
All right. Kelly Rowland,
that's a good guess.
...no.
Maybe...like a white
Kelly Rowland?
What makes you think
she's white?
I think she's white 'cause
the tone of her voice.
I could‐‐I feel‐‐I feel
like it.
You never know.
But because
of the Hailey Times,
and we've heard
she has true grit,
I'm going
with Hailee Steinfeld.
Slap it on ya like that.
I'm dying to know who it is.
I think it could be, like,
like, Dawn Robinson
from En Vogue.
‐You know, I‐‐
‐In Vogue!
‐In Vogue? En Vogue?
‐No, no, you got it right.
You got it perfectly right.
You do you.
Kenan.
I've had no idea
what's been going on
this entire time.
And I still don't.
Because I'm basically staring
at a fake gold lion mask
right now and I...
But from seeing what
I've seen today,
I'm thinking down
the Kelly Rowland road as well.
I've been going with
the Destiny's Child
um, for a while.
I love Michelle Williams
and Kelly Rowland.
I think it might be
Michelle Williams.
But no matter who it is,
I'm sure that you
have a career‐‐
a career either before
and after this in music.
Okay, panel.
You've made your final guesses.
Now let's see if any of you
are right.
We all need to know
Lion, show us all
who's behind the mask?
Take it off!
Take it off!
My God, I'm so nervous!
Who is it?
Who are you?
Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
I know a Destiny's Child
when I see one!
Come on, Michelle!
Reveal yourself!
Who is it?
- ‐I see blonde hair!
- Blonde hair!
I see blonde hair...
‐My God!
‐Whoa!
Actress, singer,
superstar,
Rumer Willis!
‐
‐No. Way!
I didn't know she sang!
Hollywood royalty!
‐Whoo!
‐Yo, that's crazy!
It all makes sense though.
FOX's Empire.
Broadway star.
But what made you do this show?
I knew how to dance,
and I‐‐and I‐‐
everybody kinda figured out
that I could do that,
but I wanted everyone to know
that I can sing, too.
Yes, you can.
Now, panel.
You guys look super shocked.
‐Way off.
‐Way.
Everyone was way off.
What were some of the key clues
that revealed
your true identity
that we didn't even pick up on?
Well, I grew up in Idaho.
And Hailey, Idaho is, um...
‐
‐
We were so, way the frick off
with Kelly Rowland, like,
it's unbelievable.
But that's a testament
to your talent.
That's Rumer freakin' Willis
right there, man.
Like, come on.
The white Kelly Rowland,
ladies and gentlemen.
‐The white Kelly Rowland.
‐She's good, too.
‐White Kelly Rowland.
‐
I'm gonna put that
on my resume.
From now on, when I watch
a Bruce Willis movie,
I'll be thinking, "Snap,
that's the Lion's dad."
That's all he is.
That's all he is to me.
That's all he is now.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Rumer Willis!
♪ Everybody needs a chance ♪
♪ Chance to check out
the news ♪
♪ You're the only one
who sees ♪
When we return,
we'll reveal our other
unmasked singer tonight
and find out
which three celebrities
will make it into the final.
♪ Don't you worry
'bout a thing ♪
We're back with
our four remaining
masked singers, but only three
can move on
to our grand finale.
And so,
our final unmasked singer
tonight is...
I don't wanna see their faces.
I'm gonna be so sad.
The Rabbit.
I'm sorry, Rabbit!
Keep it going
for the Rabbit, though.
‐He was amazing.
‐He's so good at it.
‐He's so good at it.
‐We love you, Rabbit.
And you other three,
say goodbye.
- ‐We love you, Rabbit.
- You have made it through
to the grand finale!
Congratulations,
Peacock,
Monster, and Bee!
Next time one of you
will be crowned the winner
of The Masked Singer.
Now, we all love you, Rabbit.
- ‐You've entertained us.
- ‐
You made us dance.
You made us smile.
And some people are on
the verge of tears right now.
Baby.
Don't‐‐aw, Rabbit. Don't cry.
‐Don't cry, buddy.
‐Rabbit...
But I have
to definitely admit
we cannot wait to see
who you are.
‐Whoo!
‐Panel.
Any final guesses about
who's behind this mask?
I said earlier that I felt like
it was Nick Lachey
just because of the swole‐ness
of it all.
- ‐The muscles.
- Yeah.
‐You are crazy.
‐No way.
- Ken.
- Kinda like what I said
earlier on, someone tall
from a boy band
that no one's thinking of,
like Kevin Richardson
- ‐from Backstreet Boys.
- ‐
So I'm gonna double down
on that.
‐No.
‐He's a very funny guy.
He's got a great personality.
I just see,
from the physical traits,
Joey Fatone.
I don't‐‐I really don't
think it is.
‐Nicole.
‐I feel like it‐‐it's Joey.
Like Robin said,
the personality.
He's nice to everybody.
Joey's just one of the‐‐
he lights up a room.
See, I thought Joey,
but then I think‐‐
I think I'm being fooled
and that's Donnie Wahlberg.
Hey, baby, just do this
if it's you.
‐It could be.
‐You don't know
your own husband?
By the way,
if it is you, honey,
it's Ken's fault
that you're leaving.
All right, now that the panel
have made their final guesses,
Rabbit...
show us all
who's behind the mask.
Finally! Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Whoo! Yes!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Who are you?
Take it off, Joey!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off! Take it off!
Take it off!
Take it off!
Ladies and gentlemen,
Joey Fatone!
‐It's Joey Fatone!
‐
We love you!
‐
‐It's Joey!
Superstar...
Joey!
The man who does it all
and who rocks the stage.
It's so good to finally
see you, man.
One more time for the Rabbit.
What the... am I doing?
There's a Monster,
there is a Bee.
This is some crazy.
I'm so impressed
with what you've done
with your character
and everything you've done
‐on the show, Joey.
‐Yeah, you did great, man.
Yeah. Thank you.
Now what were some
of the key clues
that maybe we didn't
pick up on,
or some that we did?
Right, um, well, the magician,
when I was younger I wanted
to be a magician.
I know a little bit
of sleight of hand.
‐Nicole.
‐I know a little bit
of sleight of hand
and fun stuff like that.
So, essentially,
he is a magician.
‐He is a magician.
‐What was the other one?
‐Synchronized singing was...
‐NSYNC.
That was, like,
the first package ever.
‐That's not hard.
‐
Tell me a little bit
about your perspective
from inside the mask.
When I did the first song
of "Living La Vida Loca,"
and the rehearsal, and I
stopped, I was like,
‐Get me out of this thing.
‐Yeah.
I got very claustrophobic.
And lately, as I got older,
for some weird reason,
‐I've been claustrophobic.
‐Wow.
This, actually, has kind of
overcome that for me.
‐Which is crazy.
‐That's awesome.
Yeah, word.
Congrats, man.
Ladies and gentlemen,
one more time
for the artist formerly known
as the Rabbit.
But before we go,
to sing for us again,
ladies and gentlemen,
Joey Fatone!
♪ I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
feel this way? ♪
♪ My girl ♪
My girl.
♪ Talkin' 'bout ♪
♪ My girl ♪
♪ ♪
♪ I've got sunshine
on a cloudy day ♪
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ I've even got
the month of May ♪
♪ My girl ♪
Next week,
the final three
battle it out one last time
for the golden mask.
You are gonna be very tough
to beat, my man.
The Masked Singer
can have only one winner.
‐Who are you?
‐What?
Who will be
the last mask standing?
Take it off!