has had a lot of performances from costumed contestants who turned out to be part of the NFL. However, on Wednesday, a simple cameo from Damar Hamlin topped them all.The new episode of Fox's wonderfully weird reality singing competition mystery series was devoted to the wonders of and featured cameos from Big Bird, Cookie Monster and even Elmo.After The Squirrel delivered the night's first performance, the panel — including Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy, Nicole Scherzinger and guest panelist Jennifer Nettles — were given a special clue, which began with a little boy sitting on some steps, talking with Elmo.Elmo asks the child what his name is, and the young boy says it's Damir — and then says he's at the show with his older brother.
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identity of Polar Bear: Here’s Who It Is
02.03.2023 - 05:47 / variety.com
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 1 on Fox. “The Masked Singer” is like a jungle sometimes, it makes you wonder how you keep from going under. On Wednesday’s episode, rap legend Grandmaster Flash was trying not to be pushed, since he was so close to the edge. But despite trying not to, he lost his head. Grandmaster Flash was the latest celebrity to be unmasked on Season 9 of “The Masked Singer,” revealed as the Polar Bear. The hip-hop pioneer sang “Rapture,” by Blondie. And there’s quite a connection there.
“That song was actually written for me,” he told Variety. “I remember Fab Five Freddy bringing [Blondie’s Debbie Harry] to one of my shows. This is way back in the day before I became famous. And she wrote this song of what she saw when I was on the turntables at one of my amateur shows.”
On “The Masked Singer,” Grandmaster Flash sang the chorus to “Rapture” rather than the song’s rap portion. “I sung horribly, but I sang it the best way I can and sitting down with the musicians and the vocal coaches in doing the best I can do with it,” he said. “But I had to do it with this 15 pound [costume] on me and do it in a cool way. I’m trying not to laugh but it was so stupid, but it was so fun.” He said the Polar Bear was recommended to him as his costume – but he had a few notes at first. “I said it wasn’t cool enough. They put on a gold chain. Still not cool enough. And he put the hat backwards. So, the polar bear started to become really, really cool. And then I signed up and I decided to do it.” He also said he decided to do the show as an antidote to some of the bad headlines out in the
'The Masked Singer': Two Stars Get Unmasked In Fun Sesame Street Night Special!
returned for the fifth week of season 9 on Wednesday, and the show celebrated all things wonderful and childlike with " Night!«Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw two new contestants — Fairy and The Jackalope -- duke it out against returning singer The Squirrel for their shot at moving on in the competition.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 » Night" shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Returning champ The Squirrel kicked the fun, -themed episode off with a fun, skillful performance of «Just the Two of Us» by Grover Washington Jr. featuring Bill Withers.
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identities of the Squirrel and Jackalope: Here’s Who They Are
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9, episode 5 of “The Masked Singer,” which aired March 15 on Fox. Two more celebrities were unmasked on Wednesday’s edition of “The Masked Singer”: Actor/comedian Malin Akerman and social media star Lele Pons were revealed to be Squirrel and Jackalope, respectively. For Squirrel, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg got it right, naming Malin Akerman. Robin Thicke guessed Heather Graham. Ken Jeong thought it was Katherine Heigl. Nicole Scherzinger picked Kate Hudson. Guest panelist Jennifer Nettles said Anne Hathaway.
Kiefer Sutherland Reveals to Rapt ‘Rabbit Hole’ SXSW Audience the Unlikely Movie He Always Watches After a Bad Day
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Charles Dance was never a big Twitter or Facebook user. But now that he stars in Paramount+’s new Kiefer Sutherland thriller “Rabbit Hole”? “It’s made me more determined to have absolutely nothing to do with social media at all,” he said. “I mean, I never did anyway, but I’m certainly not going to do so now!” Paramount+’s “Rabbit Hole” stars Sutherland as John Weir, described as “a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations.” A packed Stateside Theatre audiences watched the first two episodes of “Rabbit Hole” at the South by Southwest festival on Sunday, and left with as many questions as they had answers. Who’s on what side? What’s going on? That’s by design, and creators/showrunners John Requa and Glenn Ficarra told the audience that even after two episodes, they shouldn’t be comfortable with thinking they know what’s happening.
'The Masked Singer': The Wolf Gets Mauled in 'Superheroes Night' -- See What Music Icon Was Under the Mask!
returned for the fourth week of season 9 on Wednesday, and the show celebrated all things good and decent with a comic book-themed episode: «DC Superheroes Night.»Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw three new contestants — The Gargoyle, The Wolf and The Squirrel — duke it out musically for their shot at moving on in the competition.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.
Who is Gargoyle on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Who is Squirrel on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Who is Wolf on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Helen Mirren, Zachary Levi Will Appear as Surprise Guest Stars on Tonight’s ‘The Masked Singer’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Holy DC synergy! “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” stars Dame Helen Mirren and Zachary Levi will pop up on tonight’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” which is being billed as “DC Superheroes Night.” Variety has a first look at their appearance; scroll down to watch. Also appearing will be DC chief creative officer Jim Lee. All three will pop up to offer “superclues” about some of the night’s contestants. Mirren and Levi, who appear remotely on screen and not in person, present clues for two of the night’s contestants, “Gargoyle” and “Wolf,” while Lee presents a clue for “Squirrel.”
Nick Cannon calls Luann de Lesseps his ‘new baby mama’ on ‘The Masked Singer’
new “baby mama” in mind should he choose to welcome baby No. 13.The 42-year-old host was joined by “The Real Housewives of New York City” alum Luann de Lesseps, 57, on Wednesday’s episode of “The Masked Singer” as she provided the judges with clues to guess the identity of the masked performer Medusa.But before the cabaret singer could give her hints, Cannon told the audience that the duo “have a love thing going” — to which she replied, while caressing his shoulder, “We do, we do,” according to The Sun. Lesseps then joked to Cannon that she “wouldn’t tell — if he didn’t,” as judge Robin Thicke perfectly interjected, “We will all find out nine months later.”The remark both stunned and amused the fellow judges and live audience, the outlet reported.
'The Masked Singer': Polar Bear Gets Iced on 'New York Night' -- See What Hip Hop Icon Was Under the Mask!
returned for the third week of season 9 on Wednesday, celebrating the magic and wonder of New York City.Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw reigning champion Medusa face off against two new challengers -- The Polar Bear and The California Roll!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 New York Night shook out, when all the songs were sung and votes were cast!Medusa made her third appearance this season — after wowing with incredible range twice before — and faced off against two new hopefuls as she fought for her place in the finals.
Who is Medusa on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Who is Polar Bear on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Who is California Roll on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
'The Masked Singer': A Comedy Legend and Pop Icon Get Unmasked on 'ABBA Night'
returned for the second night of season 9 on Wednesday, celebrating all things ABBA! Helmed by host Nick Cannon and overseen by stalwart panelists Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger, Wednesday's episode saw reigning champion Medusa face off against two new challengers -- Rock Lobster and Night Owl.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.
Who is Rock Lobster on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
‘The Masked Singer': Night Owl Reveals They Only Had 24 Hours to Prepare: ‘Literally Crying, Eating Pizza in the Airport’ When the Call Came
WARNING: Spoilers ahead for week 2 of “The Masked Singer”For most contestants on “The Masked Singer,” there’s at least a week or two of prep for their first number on the show. But for Night Owl, it was a literal 24-hour turnaround.The nocturnal creature — both literally and figuratively, she jokes — got to perform two numbers on ABBA night. First, she performed “Fernando,” which earned her a spot in the Battle Royale against the returning Medusa.
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Identities of Rock Lobster and Night Owl: Here’s Who They Are
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the Season 9 season premiere of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Feb. 22 on Fox. The Winner Takes It All: “The Masked Singer” paid tribute to Swedish super group ABBA on Wednesday — and unmasked two 1980s icons in the process. Pop ingenue Debbie Gibson, who first hit it big in 1987 as a 17-year-old sensation who wrote and sang her own songs, was unmasked as the Night Owl, while comedian and “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel — who rose to recognition on the 1980s medical drama “St. Elsewhere” — was revealed to be the Rock Lobster. Gibson was a last-minute addition to the episode after the celebrity who was originally set to appear had to exit after testing positive for COVID. With less than 24 hours to taping, Gibson agreed to step in.
Who is Night Owl on 'The Masked Singer' Season 9? Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!
The Masked Singer is back for season nine!
Charlie Simpson reveals personal meaning behind The Masked Singer costume choice
Charlie Simpson has revealed he chose his rhino costume on The Masked Singer as a nod to his wife’s childhood and family.The 37-year-old Busted star won ITV’s secretive singing competition on Saturday evening after he performed three songs including Lewis Capaldi’s Before You Go. Following his win, Simpson explained the story behind his cowboy-inspired rhino costume choice saying: “My wife grew up in Kenya so I spend a lot of time in Kenya, and we spend a lot of time on safari. “I actually walked with rhinos, and some of the rhinos, there’s only a handful of them left.They’re really endangered and they have to be guarded by military personnel now, so the poachers don’t get them and I actually got to go and walk around with them, with these guards, it was incredible – with some of the last few remaining (rhinos) on Earth.