Spoiler Alert: Details for The Masked Singer Season 14 Episode 3, “Clueless Night,” which aired on January 21st on FOX, are below.
Just like! “The Masked Singer” sent two celebrities home Wednesday during “Clueless Night.” The episode featured “Wild Thing” rapper Tone Rock as the handyman and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson unmasked as Scarab.
The first to be eliminated were handymen. Panelist Robin Thicke got it right about tone locks. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg guessed Chuck D, Ken Jeong guessed Mr. T and Rita Ora chose Ice T.
Scarab then became the second contestant to be eliminated. Ora worked well with Taraji P. Henson. Thicke thought it was Regina King, McCarthy-Wahlberg chose Angela Bassett, and Chong guessed Cynthia Erivo.
Torn Lock told Variety that he agreed to appear on “The Masked Singer” at the urging of a friend. “They didn’t expect me to,” he said. “I think it’s probably because I have a macho image or something like that. ‘At this age, I’m not going to stand here and put on a costume and dance and do whatever.’
But he did, and I was glad he said yes. “It was fun,” the “Funky Cold Media” star said. “I mean, it was like the FBI, really secretive. They cover you head to toe and put you right in the dressing room… Of course, part of my voice is a dead giveaway.”
“Clueless Night” began with Snow Cone, Scarab, Handyman, and Pugcasso singing “Kids in America,” the opening song from the 1996 movie “Clueless.”
Pugcasso, Snow Cone, and Crane advance from this round. High Voltage, Calla Lily, Owl, Eggplant, Galaxy Girl, Stingray, Cat Witch, Queen Corgi, and another wild card are still waiting their turn.
Taraji P. Henson (Scarab) and Tone Locke (Handyman) join Tiffany Haddish (Le Fou Fou), Todd and Julie Chrisley (Croissant), and David “Big Papi” Ortiz (Google Eyes) as the celebs who have previously revealed their true identities on Season 14 of The Masked Singer.
Season 14 will see the return of host Nick Cannon and panelists McCarthy Wahlberg, Chung, Ora, and Thicke.
New this season is “America’s Insider,” where singer, dancer and social media personality Kylie Cantrall shares behind-the-scenes hints and tips with viewers. Twist: Cantrall wears a cat witch costume, but only removes her mask for the viewer. So viewers know who she is, but the panelists don’t.
“The Masked Singer” Season 14-themed episodes include homages to “Star Trek,” the ’90s comedy “Clueless,” the comic book series “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and the blockbuster movie “The Twilight Saga.” Fox’s new “Fear Factor” reboot will also feature “Fear Factor: House of Fear Night” host Johnny Knoxville, and “Ozzfest Night” will honor the late rocker Ozzy Osbourne, including a special tribute by “The Masked Singer” alum Kelly Osbourne (Season 2’s Ladybug) paying tribute to her father’s musical influence.
Season 14’s 18 masked contestants include Eggplant, Pukasso, Queen Corgi, Croissant, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Gyoggly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Fou, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch, and Calla Lily.
According to the show, the season 14 contestants have sold a total of 94 million records, earned 47 Teen Choice Award nominations, 12 Emmy nominations, two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one Tony Award win, and one Academy Award nomination.
Here are the performances from Wednesday’s episode:
Nick Cannon and Snow Cone “The Masked Singer”
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Song: “Stronger” by Britney Spears
Previous song: “When I Grow Up” by the Pussycat Dolls
Clueless clue: “Rebooting.” “Life has taken everything away from me so many times, but I have stood up for my family and my children because Snow Cone has given me the confidence to be bright and beautiful on the outside and feel that way on the inside.”
Panel guess: Avril Lavigne, Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore
Previous panel guess: Mischa Barton, Nicole Richie, Taylor Momsen
Snow Cone Narration: “If you’re a fan of the iconic Clueless soundtrack, you’re going to love this summer’s hottest CD. Snow Cone. And let me tell you, there’s one album everyone needs: Mine! (‘Snow Real’) I put everything I had into this album.” I even turned down a record deal with David Foster. But when I released it, no one bought it. For years I was devastated. But when I was at my lowest, I gave it my all. The point is, my fans started buying my music again. And this album was number one again. (“Only $19.84”), hurry up and get your copy. Operator is waiting. ”
Nick Cannon and the Scarab “The Masked Singer”
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Song: “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” Cyndi Lauper
Previous song: “Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele
Clueless clue: cookie dough. “I love baking under the pressure of establishing myself.”
Panel Guess: Cynthia Erivo, Angela Bassett
Previous panel guesses: Whoopi Goldberg, Viola Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Scarab Narration: “In Clueless, Cher’s father was always there for Cher. And I know that parental support means everything. My dad was the first to see it, that I was going to be a big star, that I was going to be nominated for an Oscar.” My mother was a little hesitant. She didn’t want me to go through as much trouble as she did. When she saw me on stage, everything changed, even the nomination.” (“He was the most influential person.”) Unfortunately, that night, my father passed away. But my mom and I would have enjoyed it to the fullest. And he was a strong man, just like his father. ”
Handyman “Masked Singer”
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Song: “Can I Kick It?”, A Tribe Called Quest
Previous song: “Shake Your Groove Thing” (Peaches & Herb)
Clueless clue: Candy wrappers. “I’ve always had a sweet flow.”
Panel guess: Vanilla Ice, Ice-T, Mr. T
Previous panel guesses: Idris Elba, Tone Roc, Vin Diesel
Handyman Narration: “Clueless was one of a kind. The music, the clothes, everything stood out in the ’90s. And truth be told, I was known for standing out, too. But everything wasn’t perfect. And then, without warning, I had a tragic accident. Overnight, my voice changed. But I didn’t let that hold me back. And, you know what? My voice caught people’s attention. And suddenly I could hear it everywhere: on the radio, in movies, even on children’s shows. It turned out that what I thought was so different was what made me stand out.”
Nick Cannon and Pugcasso “The Masked Singer”
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Song: “Fake Plastic Trees” by Radiohead
Previous song: “Ordinary” by Alex Warren
Clueless clue: Aloha shirt. “I like the beach and I like cameras.”
Panel guess: Jack Johnson, Rob Thomas
Previous panel guesses: Dan Reynolds, Darren Criss, Ryan Tedder
Pugcasso’s narration: “Coming from a small town, I thought I knew everyone. Then I saw her. Immediately my heart skipped a beat. A few weeks later, I saw her again. Life was trying to tell me something, so I shot it. And that was it. Like a real romantic comedy. It was like, “Cue the montage, guys.” Until then, I was asked to go out on the road and, to make matters worse, live apart from her.” Fast forward to when I arrived at the airport and she had a suitcase in her hand. Since then, she has kept me grounded when fame feels superficial. ”
Crane “The Masked Singer”
Wildcard: Crane
Song: Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”
Clueless clue: ballet shoes. “I’m not one to shy away from the public eye.”
Panel Guess: Misty Copeland, Mia, Ashanti
Crane’s voiceover: “For me, making my Masked Singer debut on Clueless is a smooth ride, because the ’90s literally represent everything I’ve done. And I’ll do it all, whether it’s prime time, movies, billions of streams. I’ve cut my teeth with Janet and Michelle, and I’m a fan of Angelina, too. But, watch… I had to work 10 times harder just to get it. And sometimes, yes, my confidence was shattered. I’ve had many transformative moments to take control of my destiny, and I’m proud that it has gotten me this far. But I’m not done yet, and if there’s a chance for me to go for the gold, I’ll take it.”
Past “The Masked Singer” winners include T-Pain as Monster (Season 1), Wayne Brady as Fox (Season 2), Kandi Burruss as Night Angel (Season 3), LeAnn Rimes as Sun (Season 4), Nick Lachey as Piglet (Season 5), Jewel as Queen of Hearts (Season 6), Teyana Taylor as Firefly (Season 7), and Amber. Riley as Harp (Season 8), Bishop Briggs as Medusa (Season 9), Ne-Yo as Cow (Season 10), Vanessa Hudgens as Goldfish (Season 11), Boyz II Men as Buffalo (Season 12), and Gretchen Wilson as Pearl (Season 13).
“The Masked Singer” is from Fox Alternative Entertainment. Rosie Saichik, Craig Prestis and Cannon will serve as executive producers, with Saichik serving as showrunner. The series is based on a Korean format created by Cultural Broadcasting.
