SPOILER ALERT: Particulars observe for Season 13, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Rat Pack Tribute Evening,” which aired February 26 on Fox.
Singer, former Danity Kane member and “Superstar Apprentice” contestant Aubrey O’Day was the most recent movie star to be revealed Wednesday on Fox’s hit music competitors sequence “The Masked Singer.” O’Day was unmasked because the Ant, throughout “Rat Pack Tribute Evening” on the present.
For Ant,. Robin Thicke obtained it proper with O’Day. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg went with Evan Rachel Wooden. Rita Ora named Charli xcx. Ken Jeong named Mel B from the Spice Ladies.
O’Day sang “Fever,” by Peggy Lee, for her common efficiency. Later, Paparazzo grew to become the primary movie star to maneuver on to the “Fortunate 6” finalists, whereas Ant and Coral battled it out for Group A’s different slot in a battle royale. As Ant, O’Day sang “My Method,” by Frank Sinatra, adopted by Coral singing the identical. Ant/O’Day was in the end voted out.
Amongst O’Day’s early mentors was Sean “Diddy” Combs.” In final week’s voiceovers, she didn’t point out him by title, however did say, “Each basic fairy story has a villain. I do know I definitely had mine. Like Princess Fiona, I too was trapped in a tower. Frozen, remoted, due to another person’s darkish motivations. He was my very own Lord Farquaad, who sought to manage my energy. He was oppressive, useless and merciless. He instructed me as a way to get forward that I must obey. Be submissive, candy, and above all, silent. However secrets and techniques make you sick. And just lately I took a take a look at myself within the mirror, and I noticed that it was time to interrupt out of my jail and take management of my very own story. Trying again, I want that different individuals wouldn’t must undergo like I did. I’m right here to put in writing the subsequent chapter of my very own fairy story alone phrases.”
Aubrey O’Day as Ant joins Oscar de la Hoya as Fuzzy Peas and Cedric the Entertainer as Honey Pot because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 13.
“Rat Pack Evening” opened with Robin Thicke singing “Fly Me to the Moon” by Frank Sinatra, together with the Group A finalists Coral, Paparazzo and Ant.
Again for Season 13 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Rita Ora and Robin Thicke. Ora was on the desk for a 3rd consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
New this season, a mysterious masked character dubbed “Detective Fortunate Duck” will seem all through the season to provide clues and assist the panelists “quack” the case of who’s beneath the masks. (He first appeared on this episode.) Additionally new: The “Crack the Case” clue instances, wherein extra clues are shared in regards to the eradicated contestant.
Ant’s clue case included a “world report.” “I don’t know, there’s so many!” she stated.
“The Masked Singer” Season 13 themed episodes embrace a tribute to franchises “Shrek” and “Ghostbusters,” in addition to the Grand Ole Opry because it hits its one centesimal anniversary. Additionally on faucet are a tribute to the Rat Pack and themes comparable to “Voices of Olympus: Unmasking the Gods,” “Carnival,” “Boy Bands,” “Many years,” “Fortunate 6 Pace Guessing,” a “Conflict of the Masks” and the return of “Soundtrack of My Life.”
Masked contestants in Season 13 embrace Honey Pot, House Ranger, Cherry Blossom, Coral, Fuzzy Peas, Ant, Paparazzo, Griffin, Boogie Woogie, Pearl and Bat, with extra to be introduced later.
Right here had been the performances on Wednesday’s Episode 3, “Rat Pack Tribute Evening”:
Coral, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Coral
Track: “Luck Be a Girl,” by Frank Sinatra
Panel guesses: Victoria Justice, Rachel Zegler, Dove Cameron, Camila Mendes
Slot machine clue: Apples. “If you can also make it there, you can also make it wherever!”
Coral voiceover: “Made it to the Group A finals! I’m lifeless! And particularly for Rat Pack Evening, as a result of their music actually jogs my memory of my dad. Rising up on the East Coast, I’ve the perfect recollections of the 2 of us driving alongside the shore enjoying a bit Mickey Blue Eyes and Sammy Davis, Jr. Whereas I dreamed of being a giant headliner similar to them. However once I moved from the Atlantic to the Pacific and I lastly obtained a shot at stardom, I used to be like, this shy woman thrown proper into the deep finish of a complete new world. I used to be so lonely and terrified I’d by no means slot in. Besides there was this one man who helped me by means of all of it: My dad. He joined me every single day on set and would inform me the funniest dad jokes to cheer me up. He made life on this new coast really feel like house. So tonight, I’m singing our favourite tune. Love you dad. Due to you, I’m the luckiest little woman on the planet.”
Earlier songs: “Mad World,” by Tears for Fears; “By chance in Love,” by Counting Crows
Earlier panel guesses: Bebe Rexha, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sabrina Carpenter, Halsey, Anna Kendrick, Dove Cameron, Hailee Steinfeld, Lili Reinhart
Ant, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Ant
Track: “Fever,” by Peggy Lee
Panel guesses: Aubrey O’Day, Mel B, Charli xcx
Slot machine clue: Moon man. “Effectively, I don’t dwell the place the moon man lives. However wherever he landed is what gave me an enormous begin in my profession.”
Ant voiceover: “I’m so thrilled for Rat Pack tribute night time. I used to be really a part of a rat pack myself. A colony you may say. Once we first obtained collectively, it was the proper match. The sisters I by no means had rising up. We got here out the gates swinging. Sharing all the pieces collectively, the success, the celebrity, the lights. We additionally shared the unhealthy days. The lengthy hours, the tough circumstances, the fixed criticisms. And but we survived collectively. And nonetheless managed to high the charts, regardless of all of it. It was an ant fever, child. I wouldn’t be standing right here at this time with out them. So tonight, right here’s one other chart topper from my rat pack. You all won’t ever understand how a lot I really like you, how a lot I care. You’re resilient ladies who’re able to something.”
Earlier songs: “Simply Give Me a Cause,” by Pink; “Vast Awake,” by Katy Perry
Earlier panel guesses: Lea Michele, Lindsay Lohan, Kesha, Ashanti, Kesha, Lindsay Lohan, Evan Rachel Wooden
Paparazzo, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Paparazzo
Track: “That’s Amore,” by Dean Martin
Panel guesses: Cole Sprouse, Michael Cera, Henry Thomas, Matthew or Andrew Lawrence
Slot machine clue: Frankenstein. “Monsters beneath the mattress are scary, however on display they’re not so unhealthy. I do know that first-hand.”
Paparazzo voiceover: “I’ve made it to the Group A finals. And on Rat Pack Tribute Evening? You understand, my complete household loves these guys as a result of – enjoyable truth – I’m really Italian. When my grandparents came to visit from the previous nation – , the O.C. – they centered on becoming into American life. Studying English and attempting to assimilate. However, two generations later once I was attempting to interrupt into the biz, sadly, companies couldn’t pronounce my actual final title. So that they instructed I alter it. And sadly, I did. However I all the time clung to my heritage, even when individuals didn’t essentially know. I’m proud to characterize Italian tradition, all the pieces from pizza to amore. Now, I’m singing one of the iconic Italian anthems ever written. So this one is for mi familia. And naturally, Frankie and Dino.”
Earlier songs: “The Door,” by Teddy Swims; “Hallelujah,” by Leonard Cohen
Earlier panel guesses: Taron Egerton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Kieran Culkin, James Marsden, Seth Inexperienced, Elijah Wooden
In Season 12, Boyz II Males (because the Buffalo) received the Masked trophy, beating out Mario, because the Wasp, who was this season’s runner-up. They joined AJ Michalka as Strawberry Shortcake; Kobie Turner as Goo, Jana Kramer as Royal Knight, Bronson Arroyo as Sherlock Hound, Drake Bell as Ice King, Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Different Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are govt producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The sequence is predicated on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.