The Masked Singer returned this week because the season 11 competitors continues to warmth up. ET is following alongside all through all the Group B Finals to interrupt down all the most important moments, finest performances and most revealing clues.
Wednesday’s showdown is ready to a “Soundtrack of My Life” theme, that includes throwback hits and classics as The Beets, The Gumball and The Seal duke it out for a shot on the Golden Masks Trophy.
The enjoyable begins at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, so watch and observe alongside as we delve into the fantastic insanity and weird, charming chaos that’s The Masked Singer!
The Beets Get Beat (and Reveal Their True Identities)
The Beets lastly need to unmask, and it seems they fooled all the panel time and time once more.
Ken was clearly incorrect along with his Ok-Ci and JoJo guess (which genuinely bought Nick form of mad at him for the way dangerous a guess it was), however nobody anticipated the reality.
Because it seems, The Beets are American Idol alums Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard!
“We love being in comparison with among the individuals you guessed,” Clay mentioned. “I imply, they guessed Boyz II Males, we love that.”
“We love y’all and thank y’all a lot,” Ruben added with a giant smile.
What a enjoyable conclusion to The Beets’ fantastic Masked Singer run!
The Gumball Strikes On
Whereas The Beets gave it their finest shot, The Gumball gained the hearts and minds of the panel and the viewers alike, and is now headed to the following spherical.
Sadly, meaning it is time for The Beets to take it off.
The Battle Royale!
There hasn’t been one Battle Royale this complete season as evenly matched as The Beets and The Gumball dealing with off.
For this showdown, every delivered their very own rendition of “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Invoice Medley and Jennifer Warnes.
The Beets delivered a reasonably straight-forward efficiency of the tune that, whereas skillful and spectacular, appeared to fall a bit flat when The Gumball introduced a cool, soulful high quality that basically introduced the music to life.
Pretty much as good as The Beets are, The Gumball introduced his A-Recreation — and the panel observed as nicely. It is exhausting to think about The Gumball did not simply earn his spot within the semi-finals for certain.
The Seal Will get Unmasked
The Seal, unsurprisingly, bought the axe first — regardless of his enjoyable efficiency, there wasn’t rather a lot he dropped at the desk other than charisma.
The judges all made their ultimate guesses, with Jenny and Robin each guessing Corey Feldman.
And, in all honesty, it was fairly clear it was the Goonies star earlier than he ever unmasked.
Nonetheless, he did, in reality, reveal himself to be Feldman — in a second that delighted (however didn’t shock) the panel.
“That is undoubtedly the best character I’ve ever performed,” Corey mentioned of being The Seal. “I really like when my face is roofed and I can simply be as loopy as I would like.”
The Gumball Deserves the Win With This One
There is a cause “Carry On Wayward Son” has develop into such a beloved staple — as a result of it is simply an epic music and an opportunity to showcase your gravitas.
Everybody is aware of the lyrics and in the event you can pull it off — actually pull it off — you are profitable the hearts and minds of everybody within the room.
That is precisely what The Gumball does this time round, and it feels additionally sure that he is simply secured his spot within the semi-finals.
“He simply knocked it out of the freaking park!” Jenny declared, and Rita mentioned the quantity made her “emotional” due to how a lot of himself he put in it.
Panelists’ Guesses:
Rita: Jack Black
Robin: Zachary Levi
Jenny: James Marsden
The Gumball Has Imposter Syndrome
The Gumball bought actual candid throughout his clue package deal, and admitted that he “at all times felt misplaced” when he carried out on stage, as a result of he had no formal coaching or schooling when it got here to entertaining.
In order that’s why he selected “Cary On Wayward Son,” as a result of it is all about having religion in your self.
It is clear Gumball is in it to win it, and that is the right music selection.
The Seal… Sings, Sorta
OK, so, there was a cause The Seal wasn’t included on this week’s promo.
Evidently whoever is below the seal masks may need solely been coached on the primary of his performances — which is what you see lots of occasions when the contestant is not a professional.
However he nonetheless introduced lots of vitality and charisma to the quantity, which the panel appreciated.
“For this reason this present is so spectacular,” Robin mentioned. “Since you made it so enjoyable. And we’re smiling, we’re laughing, we’re laughing, we’re singing alongside. Nice music selection. I imply, what a fantastic efficiency.”
Panelists’ Guesses:
Jenny: Corey Feldman
Robin: Macaulay Culkin
Rita: Jerry O’Connell
The Seal is an Ex-Dangerous Boy
The Seal has just one efficiency below his belt, however he is already a fan favourite.
In his clue package deal, The Seal says he is needed to “navigate Hollywood” since he was a child.
He additionally says he was labeled a “dangerous boy” by the press — however desires to probability how individuals have a look at him.
For this reason he selected “It is Difficult” by Run-DMC.
The Beets Hit Some Main Excessive Notes
For his or her music, The Beets — one of many present’s finest duo acts ever — selected Whitney Houston’s heartstring-tugging “One Second In Time,” and it introduced down the home.
Their inspiring efficiency clearly moved the panel and bought the viewers cheering.
“Truthfully, I believe the voices are simply so wonderful,” Ora gushed over the act. “That was stunning!”
When it got here to the bonus clue, it is revealed that The Beets have a connection to Nick, and that will get the panelists’ deductive reasoning muscle tissue flexing.
Panelists’ Guesses:
Rita: Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman from Boyz II Males
Ken: Josh Groban and Brian Mcknight.
Robin: Dan + Shay
The Beets Clarify Their Tune Selection
For tonight’s theme, The Beets defined that they selected their tune as a result of “it is a few single second in your life that exhibits you what you are able to.”
For each of The Beets, that second is after they grew to become fathers — and it is such a candy second of compassion that simply makes you need them to go the space.
That Group Efficiency!
It is at all times nice to see these group performances this far into the season — as a result of there’s at all times some nice voices and stand-out stars, but in addition there’s nice harmonies as a result of everybody on stage is a minimum of first rate at singing.
Tonight, the trio are performing the Bon Jovi traditional “It is My Life,” and the viewers is right here for it.
As Nick says, the efficiency was “wonderful,” and he wasn’t incorrect. This can be a nice, vigorous approach to kick off one of many final episodes earlier than the semi-finals.
And we’re off!
You’ll be able to actually really feel the thrill (and a little bit of apprehension) within the air when a double elimination is looming over the contestants, however this week’s theme goes to go an extended towards bringing smiles to faces — all people loves an iconic pop hit!
What to Count on From ‘Soundtrack Of My Life Evening’
The ‘Soundtrack Of My Life’ theme appears pretty open-ended (not like the Transformers Evening theme from week 6!), which implies followers can most likely count on to listen to some iconic classics and karaoke requirements.
We all know from the teaser that The Gumball shall be belting out Kansas’ “Keep it up Wayward Son,” whereas The Beets are set to sing “One Second In Time” by Whitney Houston.
We’re additionally in retailer for a gaggle efficiency as all three contestants will carry out a rendition of “It is My Life” by Bon Jovi. So get pumped up for some timeless tunes!
Who’s Left within the Race This Season?
As The Beets, The Gumball and The Seal put together to face-off, they are going to be vying for the final spot within the semi-finals.
So who’s left from the opposite teams? Properly, there’s some severely stiff competitors throughout.
The Clock, The Goldfish and The Poodle Moth have all been locked in for the semi-final’s High 4, and tonight’s winner may actually have an opportunity to win all of it.
Final Week on The Masked Singer
Earlier than Wednesday’s episode kicks off, let’s check out final week’s Masked Singer — which is the place followers bought an opportunity to satisfy The Seal!
The Seal got here on as a Wild Card contestant and his cute efficiency blew the panel away. The ultimate two got here right down to The Seal and Miss Cleocatra — and The Seal managed to win the sting.
This meant it was time for Miss Cleocatra to unmask — and he or she revealed herself to be none aside from the nice Jenifer Lewis!
Now, with a double elimination tonight, the query is whether or not or not The Seal’s candy persona will give him an opportunity in opposition to the likes of The Beets and The Gumball!