“The Masked Singer” left a sour taste in her mouth. During the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” Kelly Ripa’s podcast with SiriusXM, the “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper” and “21 Jump Street” star revealed she was “so pissed” by her departure.
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With every appearance during the ninth season ofthis year, the character known as Medusa delivered raw, powerful, emotional performances that raised the bar for the show as a whole. On Wednesday, fans finally got to see who was under the beautiful and elaborate mask.After all the panelists made their final guesses at the end of the grand season 9 finale — in which Medusa faced off against the defeated The Macaw — the golden-voiced gorgon unmasked and was revealed to be songstress Bishop Briggs.ET spoke with Briggs on Wednesday, and the «River» singer opened up about her time on the show — which came just a few months after she and husband Landon Jacobs welcomed their son.«At the time of filming, I was six months postpartum,» Briggs recalled.
«So I was pumping, I was performing, I was showing multiple different sides of myself at once. So being able to lean into that… made a huge difference.»In Wednesday's finale, both she and The Macaw — who was revealed to be singer and alum David Archuleta — belted out two songs each, and both gave stunning, emotional performances.Archuleta, as The Macaw, sang «Hold Back the River» by James Bay and Eric Carmen's «All By Myself.» Meanwhile, Briggs belted out Sia's «Elastic Heart» and closed out the season with a pounding, powerful performance of «Welcome to the Black Parade» by My Chemical Romance.Both performers won over the hearts of the show's stalwart panelists — including Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger and Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg — and host Nick Cannon, but Briggs' wild and explosive final performance won over the audience in a big way.The «Wild Horses» songstress explained to ET how she took inspiration from the women of the world who have been in a similar place,
.“The Masked Singer” left a sour taste in her mouth. During the latest episode of “Let’s Talk Off Camera,” Kelly Ripa’s podcast with SiriusXM, the “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper” and “21 Jump Street” star revealed she was “so pissed” by her departure.
Sharing his wisdom. Kelly Osbourne opened up about the connection she formed on the Beat Shazam set with her cohost — and fellow parent — Nick Cannon.
Nick Cannon may not have appeared on season 6 of Selling Sunset, but he lived rent free in the cast’s mind after Bre Tiesi — the mother of Nick’s son Legendary Love — joined The Oppenheim Group.
Spoiler alert: Winner announced aheadThe 32-year-old “Crush” singer, who performed as Macaw on the Fox singing series, placed second to British entertainer Bishop Briggs, 30 — who embodied Medusa. Archuleta sang two songs before his identity was revealed, shedding some light on his vocal cord woes.
returned for the grand finale on Wednesday, and the two greatest performers of season 9 faced off in a one-on-one duel for the Golden Mask Trophy!Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's exciting finale saw the Medusa and The Macaw, duke it out for their coveted prize, with each showing off their skills with two separate performances.So who crowned the season 9 champion? Here's how Wednesday's finale shook out when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!The Macaw and Medusa were both on top form for the finale, and The Macaw kicked things off with an emotional performance of James Bay's «Hold Back the River.» It was a touching and exciting number that showcased his vocal skill and left the judges moved.«I have to say, Macaw, [for the] season 9 finals, this is the strongest performance I have seen you do all season,» Jeong marveled. «And we are witnessing some sort of evolution of the Macaw, and it is beautiful.
SPOILER ALERT: The coveted “Golden Mask”‘ award was on the line tonight for the remaining contestants in Season 9 of The Masked Singer. It was “Medusa” versus “Macaw” in a showdown for the ages, and only one could triumph.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for Wednesday night’s episode of “The Masked Singer”Wednesday’s finale of “The Masked Singer” unveiled its winner Medusa as singer Bishop Briggs in a reveal many fans saw coming — except judge Jenny McCarthy, who couldn’t make up her mind about her final guesses, finally landing on Ellie Goulding and Fergie. As Briggs performed two songs near and dear to her heart to mark the season’s close — My Chemical Romance’s “Welcome to the Black Parade” and Sia’s “Elastic Heart” — the “River” singer reflected on her journey on the show just months after welcoming her first child.“At the time I was six months postpartum and so I was pumping and then I was running around on stage,” Briggs told TheWrap.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 14 season finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired May 17 on Fox. Like a river, Bishop Briggs kept a steady flow throughout Season 9 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” — and her perseverance was rewarded with the championship. Briggs, as Medusa, won this season’s top prize and was finally unmasked on Wednesday night’s finale, along with runner-up David Archuleta, revealed as the Macaw. Briggs, who performed the most of any contestant this season, sealed her victory with performances of “Elastic Heart,” by Sia, and “Welcome to the Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. Although Briggs said singing under the Medusa costume was a challenge, she pointed out that it was nothing compared to what she did last year.
The Masked Singer is back!
The Masked Singer is back!
The Masked Singer and I Can See Your Voice are both officially returning to Fox.
returned for the season 9 semifinals on Wednesday, and the show was a musical duel between the three powerhouse finalists who have consistently proven themselves to be the best of the best of the whole season.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's exciting semifinal episode saw the return of The California Rolls, Medusa and The Macaw, who duked it out for their shot in next week's finals.So who went home and who moved on? Each week, ET will be breaking down the biggest moments and most surprising unmaskings in each new episode of the hit reality singing competition series.Here's how Wednesday's season 9 semifinal episode shook out when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Tonight is the second-to-last night of season 9's star-studded competition, and the three greatest singers of the season took to the stage to give it their all and make it to the grand finale — starting with The California Rolls. This collective of sushi-themed singers got the audience onto their feet with a fun rendition of Kelly Clarkson's «Breakaway» that showed off their impressive harmonies.«That's the way to semifinal, right there!» Thicke declared, as McCarthy added, «I feel like you guys were the ones to beat and are still the ones to beat!»After the fun and upbeat routine, it was time for Medusa to bring the feels with an absolutely jaw-dropping cover of Hozier's «Take Me to Church» that blew the doors off the theatre.
SPOILER ALERT – Do not read ahead if you have not watched the new episode of The Masked Singer!
The Masked Singer is back!
The Masked Singer is back!
The Masked Singer is back!
“The Masked Singer” this week? Jenny McCarthy thinks so.In perhaps a twist for longtime “Masked Singer” fans, it isn’t Ken Jeong with the crazy guess this week, but McCarthy. During Wednesday night’s semifinals, in which Macaw, Medusa and California Roll battle for a spot in the final two, McCarthy takes a swing that pop culture’s most famous wizard might be beneath Macaw’s mask.Of course, her co-hosts disagree.
Glam goals! Nicole Scherzinger shimmered onstage during King Charles III’s coronation concert on Sunday, May 7.
Lionel Richie and Nicole Scherzinger are putting on a fabulous show!
Viewers settling down to watch the King's Coronation weekend have heaped praise on BBC presenter Kirsty Young for her slick coverage. More compliments poured in on Sunday night as she was back at the helm for the Coronation Concert at Windsor Castle, looking stunning in her white outfit.