Spoiler Alert: Do not read on if you haven't seen “The Masked Singer” Season 11, Episode 12, “Semifinals: Then There Were Three,” which aired on May 15 on FOX.
“The Masked Singer” has revealed the latest celebrity to appear in Wednesday night's quarterfinals, and it's Thelma Houston as Croc.
Houston is, of course, best known for her classic hit “Don't Leave Me This Way.” Rita Ora co-stars perfectly with Thelma Houston in “The Clock.” Robin Thicke went with Stephanie Mills. Ken Jeong said it was Janet Jackson. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg thought it was Roberta Flack.
The three semi-finalists performed once again in the battle royale, with Kroc taking third place of the season after all performing a version of Kelly Clarkson's “A Moment Like This.” At Clock Out, Gumball and Goldfish advance to next week's finals.
This week's semi-final episode opened with all three celebrity contestants singing “Higher Love” by Steve Winwood.
Thelma Houston as Croc, Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal), Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jennifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie – Joins Wilson (Ugly Sweater) and Demarcus Ware (Koala). ), Colton Underwood (Love Birds), Cisco (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound), Kevin Hart ( (Book) appears as celebrities who revealed their true identities on “The Masked Singer'' this season.
Season 11 will see the return of host Nick Cannon and feature panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while returning to London to star in the West End's Sunset Boulevard. Rita Ora joined the desk in place of visiting Nicole Scherzinger.
'The Masked Singer' Season 11 features themed episodes such as 'The Wizard of Oz' to celebrate the classic film's 85th anniversary. “Transformers” (celebrating the brand's 40th anniversary), musical tributes such as “Billy Joel Knight” and “Queen Knight”. Additional themes include “Girl Group,” “Soundtrack of My Life,” “TV Theme Night,” and “Shower Anthem.”
Season 11 features a total of 16 well-known singers, including three “Wild Cards”, including “Gumball”, “Lizard”, “Ugly Sweater”, “Goldfish”, “Starfish”, “Book”, ” New costumes such as “Gumball'' and “Miss Cleokatra'' will be introduced. , “Afghan Hound'', “Beets'', “Poodle Moth'', “Clock'', “Spaghetti and Meatballs'', “Lizard'', “Koala'', “Seal'', “Sir Lion''. According to the show, the season 11 contestants have a total of 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Choice nominations, 108 million record sales, 326 movie appearances, and 1.7 billion It boasts Spotify streaming.
Next week, Group B winners Gumball will face Group A winners Goldfish in the finals.
Here are the performances from Wednesday's episode 12, “Semi-Finals: Then There Were Three.”
Goldfish “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Goldfish (Group A winner)
song: “What You Need to Know” by Alanis Morissette
The panel speculates that: Vanessa Hudgens, Ashkey Tisdale, Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff
Super clue: “This is really a thing of the past, because the mouse and I go way back.”
Package narration: “It's kind of surreal to make it to the semi-finals. I have to say here that fame was never my goal. To be honest, I was thinking of becoming a pediatrician. But I loved performing. I didn't know that I had to live in a fishbowl to do what I loved. And it set me back. Becoming a goldfish has unleashed a really fun and silly side of me that, to be honest, only a few people in my life get to see. It was a lot of fun to hang out. For a girl who once wore a prom dress to an awards show, it's all about gowns, gills, and glam. Tonight, she'll be singing “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette. And I want to remind you that I want to be a part of the finale. Putting Musk's gold trophy alongside other trophies would mean everything. Oh, I would love to have a microphone too.
Previous song: “Vampire” by Olivia Rodrigo, “Baby Come Back” by Player. Queen's “The Show Must Go On”. Nat King Cole's “Unforgettable”
The previous panel infers: Lea Michele, Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sarah Hyland, Kristen Stewart, Nina Dobrev, Hilary Duff, Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Scherzinger, Hilary Duff, Julianne Hough
Gumball “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Gumball (Group B winner)
song: “I Lived”, OneRepublic
The panel speculates that: James Van Der Beek, Jason Sudeikis, Taylor Kitsch
Super clue: A cheerleader yells “Gumball!” “When I hear those cheers, I'm reminded of the role that changed Gumball's life forever.”
Bonus Prime Delivery Clue: Kids doctor kit.
Package narration: “If you had told me that the classic Gumball Machine was my favorite role, I wouldn't have believed you. But being Gumball has allowed me to connect with my roots. I was able to dig in and do what I always loved: singing. Music was my first love. But when I moved to Hollywood, I had to give up that part of myself to be taken seriously. I had to. Hollywood is like a gumball machine. People pour quarters into you and take away the parts of you they want. And I'm grateful for my life. But The Masked Singer is giving me my quarters back and doing what I love for a change. And that's my wish for them too, to live life to the fullest, even if it means rocking out in a Gumball costume. It's for the kids, and if you can get me to the finale, that would be great.”
Previous song: “If You Have a Heart” by Jack Haley. “Wide Open Space” by the Chicks. “Carry On Wayward Son” from Kansas. “I'm Yours” Jason Mraz
The previous panel infers: Chace Crawford, Kevin Jonas, Jamie Dornan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Derek Hough, Taran Killam, Jack Black, Zachary Levi, James Marsden, James van der Beek
Kroc “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Croc (Group C Champion)
song: “Dancing in the Street” by Martha and the Vandellas
The panel speculates that: Stephanie Mills, Roberta Flack, Thelma Houston
Super clue: gold bars. “This isn't the first time I've done a show on stage. And every performance I've given has been pure gold.”
Bonus Prime Delivery Clue: roller skates
Package narration: “Being here in the semi-finals is a complete declaration for me! Because I'm not as young as I used to be. But 'Be the Watch' was a lot of fun. I remembered that even after all these years, mom still gets it! But it was also a challenge. When I was younger, I had stage fright to the point where my knees would fall under my bathrobe. I had to learn how to connect with the audience through eye contact and smiling. And now this mask removes all that. So I had to connect it in a different way. This dress wasn't made for movement, but that doesn't stop me. You see, I wanted to do The Masked Singer to introduce myself to a whole new generation. And to have made it this far is truly amazing. So now I will sing, dance and do my best for the finale. ”
Previous song: Billy Joel's “Piano Man”. “Good Times” by Blinky and Jim Gilstrap. Aretha Franklin's “Respect”. “Get on Your Feet” Gloria Estefan
The previous panel infers: Anita Baker, Evelyn Champagne King, Diana Ross, Stephanie Mills, Debbie Allen, Janet Jackson, Tina Knowles, Dennis Williams, Sister Sledge, Shirley Bassey
Last season's cast included Ne-Yo as the Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Gray as the Sea Queen, Janel Parrish as the Gazelle, John Oates as the Anteater, and Keisha as the Candelabra. Cole, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, and Ashley Parker Angell as S have joined the cast. Also starring Metta World Peace as the Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, LaVar Anthony Anderson as Ducky and Lovato as a one-time special guest, Demian Anonymous.
Fox Alternative Entertainment produces “The Masked Singer,” with showrunners James Breen, Craig Plestis and Nick Cannon serving as executive producers. The series is based on a Korean format created by Cultural Broadcasting.
