Ultimate 5 Contestants — Most Controversial Unmasking?

Whereas it was reported this controversial unmasking, and the alleged walk-offs of each Ken and Robin after ther reveal, was the primary of the season, it’s fairly doable that the air order of this season’s teams has been shuffled. And that is the primary spherical of the ultimate group.

So does that imply the second occurs tonight? Nicely, both it does, or the manufacturing staff obtained realy artistic with their edit — or determined to excise that contestant altogether to keep away from one other spherical of controversy once they obtained unmasked on tv. We’ll all have to seek out out collectively.

With Ringmaster and Firefly already securing their spots within the finale, it was time for 5 new masks to enter the competitors and vie to go mask-to-mask-to-mask with them for the Season 7 Golden Masks trophy. Will it’s Jack-in-the-Field, Queen Cobra, House Bunny, Child Mammoth, or Prince?

Let’s leap proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t fear, earlier than we get to the surprising unmasking, we will make you energy by way of the horrible (and sometimes good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Nicole Scherzinger first. We do that as a result of we love … to torture you.

Together with the panel’s guesses, we’ll be sharing some web hypothesis, too, so should you do not need to be probably spoiled (as a result of they’re excellent at this), it’s possible you’ll need to skip previous the guesses sections.

(“La Copa de la Vida,” Ricky Martin) Prince was an enormous shock, dropping respectable Spanish pronunciation and elegance as he tackled this basic prefer it was written for him. He has a smoothness to his voice that definitely sounds skilled caliber, and he’s obtained strikes on that stage for days.

Guesses: With somewhat little bit of salsa and quite a lot of wiggle, it appears protected to guess that Prince has some dance expertise, so if he’s not a singer, perhaps he’s a multi-talented dancer. Nonetheless, he carried himself like somebody who’s executed that precise factor, so singer/dancer is extra doubtless.

His clue bundle took us again to the VHS with an ‘80s-style “Complete Physique Exercise.” The judges picked up on his “Attain and Bend” transfer as being “R&B,” whereas we seen the $20.06 price ticket, in all probability signifying that yr. Different visible clues included a crimson ball labeled “Mars,” a teddy bear and an enormous diamond ring. Is it lastly The Rock!

He revealed that he’s carried out in entrance of individuals many occasions, however referred to as this “essentially the most bonkers” factor he’s ever been a part of. He mentioned he’s “glad to be again on a staff” and hopes to “knock it out of the park.”

Going by voice alone, and the 2006 clue, Ken puzzled if this wasn’t “Hero” singer Enrique Iglesias; Nicole was proper there with him. Robin heard that, too, however puzzled if maybe Derek Jeter has a secret (and unimaginable) expertise for singing.

Jenny went down an identical path, with the diamond ring representing each a baseball diamond and maybe the rock that Alex Rodriguez took again from Jennifer Lopez once they referred to as off their engagement. One other multi-talented baller?

Jamie Lee Curtis then dropped in by way of video, referring to himself as each her “ultimate woman” and “your queen,” so is it only a shut pal, or a big-screen collaborator? As for Twitter, they don’t seem to be feeling assured but on their guesses, although they’re feeling this efficiency.

We obtained some guesses echoing the panel, in addition to some extra baseball gamers like Adam Wainwright and Johnny Damon, together with some non-sports guesses like Jonathon Groff and Matthew Morrison, and Cheyenne Jackson (who does have a JLC connection).

(“Walkin’ After Midnight,” Patsy Cline) Child Mammoth didn’t provide something unimaginable, however she gave us a really competent vocal efficiency. The association was very restricted in scope, as have been his strikes on the stage, so he’s not knowledgeable by any means. However he additionally wasn’t horribly out of tune or rhythm, which was good.

Guesses: This clue-mercial was all about hair care, with Child Mammoth saying it took two merchandise to strengthen her confidence and her hair. Talking of two, we noticed the quantity “2” on a silver medal, in addition to a “Cheer” megaphone and a e book of matches.

She additionally threw across the phrases “sturdy,” “unbreakable,” and “iconic,” which might be for shilling shampoo and conditioner, or phrases which were famously related together with her profession. Talking of phrases, “they advised me I might do something on this stage besides poop.”

A fairly sudden line, which she adopted by saying that though you may poop within the circus, you may’t do it on this present. So good recommendation typically, however was that simply her being in character as a child, or is there an precise clue in that doo-doo?

Child Mammoth additionally mentioned that though she’s “gotten a number of silver” he needs to “go for the gold.” Ken puzzled if this might be Nancy Kerrigan, who obtained extra fame for having her knee bashed in by Tonya Harding than even her silver on the Olympics. Jenny requested him, “However what if it’s Tonya Harding?”

Nicole thought of the sultriness of that voice to “Romancing the Stone” star Kathleen Turner, however Robin puzzled if “it takes two” as a result of “Three’s Firm” … so, Suzanne Somers? Child Mammoth jumped in to ask if anybody was saying she’s fats as a result of “I simply misplaced 300 kilos.” Is that a large clue, or only a joke. If that’s actual, that would chop it down significantly.

Robin, although, checked out all of the speaking balloons/bubbles (like a comic book e book) and puzzled if it was somebody well-known for gab earlier than setting on Rachael Ray. On-line, Twitter was truly digging Ken’s intestine response that that is Nancy Kerrigan … a lot to their shock.

There have been a number of different guesses like Leslie Jordan and Mary Lou Retton (yeah, however they’re tiny!), however Ken’s is certainly the front-runner. The opposite hottest guess on-line is Kirstie Alley, with the “2” representing her movie, “It Takes Two.”

In addition they spent quite a lot of time fawning over the costume, which we won’t blame in any respect. It is simply some of the lovely ever, from the way it appears to be like to even the way it strikes. And she or he’s clearly having a blast, embracing the silliness of all of it.

(“Good as Hell,” Lizzo) Queen Cobra gave us a lot persona, but additionally a killer vocal efficiency on a monitor with a number of angle and swagger. She was throughout it. We’re unsure if the 5 different queens have been simply backup dancers or a part of her act, however the entire thing was stellar. She’s undoubtedly knowledgeable singer — or needs to be one!

Guesses: Whereas her clue-mercial was about espresso, it opened on a trio of baddies skulking close to luggage of rubbish and steel trash cans. One was dressed as Captain Hook, whereas we additionally noticed an image of a rocket ship, a bag of money a la an old-timey financial institution theft.

There was additionally a photograph of Bradley Cooper — cue Girl Gaga guesses — in addition to a number of comedian e book sound results just like the outdated Sixties “Batman” collection (and that Batman brand). She was all about “assault” and “motion,” too, completely evading Nick asking if she was one performer, six, or someplace in between. And she or he had nice stage presence and gave physique even in delivering these strains.

Jenny noticed two cobras within the bundle, in addition to the Nineteen Nineties, questioning if perhaps this was Brandy and Monica. However Ken couldn’t let go of all these comedian e book and Batman references, as a substitute questioning if perhaps it’s Anne Hathaway, who did painting Catwoman and has an incredible voice.

We’re not even entertaining the Jada and Willow guess as a result of we simply don’t suppose it’s going to occur. However we’re additionally not entertaining the Pussycat Dolls guess as a result of it is simply too meta. Who’s the principle one, then? Additionally, should not Nicole know these voices instantly?

Different guesses we noticed on-line included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vanessa Williams, Anne Hathaway and Cindy Herron. In different phrases, whereas they have been blown away by her efficiency, and her determine, they’ve no concept in any respect who she is.

(“Dangerous to the Bone,” George Thorogood & the Destroyers) Jack-in-the-Field was an absolute catastrophe up there. Not solely might he not carry a tune, he hardly made any effort in any respect. “Nicely, you may’t get any badder than that,” Robin mentioned. “That’s the baddest.” we’d should agree. It was fairly dangerous.

Guesses: Truthfully, realizing that one notorious particular person was controversially part of this season, and unmasked first of their spherical, we already had a sense who this was as quickly as they began … ought to we name that singing?

We obtained his clues after his efficiency, which included a gavel tied to him revealing he’d officiated over 200 weddings. We additionally noticed a crimson wagon pulled in, in addition to two crimson ring pops whereas speaking about these weddings.

Throw in a soccer, a small area shuttle and the particular breakdown of weddings throughout all 4 seasons, and all of it ties as much as the one and solely Rudy Giuliani, well-known for that ridiculous press convention at what definitely gave the impression to be the fallacious 4 Seasons.

Until they obtained actual artistic with their edit, we’ve identified he was coming, and that is the final first elimination doable. To not point out that vocally, that sounded rather a lot like the previous president’s former counsel.

“I get put in a field rather a lot,” Jack mentioned. Robin puzzled if the raspy, older voice might signify Robert Duvall. Ken puzzled on the crypto of all of it, in addition to the shuttle, to land on Elon Musk. Jenny agreed it is perhaps somebody of significance, however thinks the Irish shamrock would possibly level to Joe Pesci, tied to 4 Seasons and the gavel with “My Cousin Vinny.”

Twitter, although, has been ready all season for the Rudy Giuliani unmasking, and subsequent protest walk-offs, so that they have been laser-locked that he’s who was beneath the masks, and behind that terrible singing.

In addition they seen that the official “Masked Singer” account did not tweet something throughout his efficiency, both. And as of this publishing, not one of the movies associated to Jack-in-the-Field are on the present’s official web page. That is definitely a selection.

(“Bounce within the Line,” Harry Belafonte) House Bunny is a sophisticated one as a result of he doesn’t current like knowledgeable singer, however that was undoubtedly a assured and stable vocal efficiency. He nailed all these notes, the cadence, the rhythm, the entire temper of the piece. And if that accent isn’t genuine, he nailed that, too.

Guesses: Whereas he carried out like an excellent singer, his clues stored leaning towards sports activities, together with a flaming basketball and the phrases “be a hero” and “cowl all of your bases.” We noticed a crimson handprint and a canine as he additionally talked about the phrase “trailblazer.”

“I shoot for the moon,” he mentioned. He additionally mentioned he likes a wardrobe, too. When Nick requested if he is aware of House Bunny, House Bunny countered, “No, however I do know you.” All of this had Robin first pondering Damian Lillard, however as a substitute went by way of a bunch of Caribbean singers earlier than selecting Sean Paul.

Nicole threw out Shaggy, as properly, to assist him out, however her personal guess was much more formidable (and unlikely). “It’s LeBron James,” she mentioned to just about no actual help in any respect. Twitter truly appreciated her first guess higher, tossing round Shaggy themselves.

In truth, whereas there have been some off-the-wall guesses like Charles Barkley, George Lopez, Adam Sandler and Snoop Dogg the one consensus we began to see was for Shaggy. Perhaps do not throw away your guess subsequent time?

After these 4 performances, it doesn’t even matter that we all know Rudy Giuliani was the primary eradicated in his group, or that we’re tremendous assured he’s Jack-in-the-Field. He was far and away the worst performer of the night time, as all 4 of the opposite contenders truly had high quality singing voices.

That makes this the strongest total group of the competitors. After we are saying goodbye to Jack-in-the-Field tonight, this group goes to get arduous in a rush as everybody brings one thing enjoyable and totally different to the stage — even Child Mammoth was stable sufficient in her restricted vary.

We’re saying goodbye to Jack-in-the-Field, proper? No matter who’s below that masks, they’ve gotta be the one to go, proper? Proper?! Fortunately, sure, as Jack-in-the-Field obtained a well-deserved boot.

• Robin Thicke: Robert Duvall
• Jenny McCarthy: Joe Pesci
• Ken Jeong: Elon Musk
• Nicole Scherzinger: Al Roker

“Is that Robert Duvall?” Nicole requested, clearly not recognizing Rudy Giuliani when he was revealed. Trying fully shell-shocked, Ken responded stone-faced, “No, that’s not Robert Duvall.” He knew precisely who this was, and he was clearly not glad about it.

Ken’s arms have been crossed, his physique language undoubtedly not into the entire thing. As he began singing unmasked, Ken introduced, “I’m executed,” and walked off the set. Contemplating what an enormous controversial second this was, with TMZ reporting each he and Robin strolling off, this was barely acknowledged right here.

We obtained a shot of Nicole and Jenny dancing alongside, seemingly alone on the dais, so why deal with it in any respect if solely to present it that brief second? Was it to acknowledge the controversial selection that Giuliani was, to present weight and credit score to Ken’s response? To shut out the narrative of his apparent unhappiness from the second Giuliani was unmasked?

We marvel if there shall be any follow-up to the walk-off we did see in subsequent week’s episode, or if the present will simply transfer on. Contemplating most episodes are fairly self-contained, and the present has principally averted controversy, we have now a sense this would be the solely be aware of Ken’s (and Robin’s?) protest.

On the similar time, Ken did say he was “executed,” so they might want to handle that he isn’t leaving the present, so it’d get some air time subsequent week, in any case. We definitely really feel it’s worthy of that point, so we’ll simply have to attend and see how the present proceeds.

“The Masked Singer” continues Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.