Sitcom Queen as Incorrect Masks Goes House

There have been no apparent duds left on this group — sorry John Elway — as Kevin Bacon and Footloose took over the present. The soundtrack from the ’80s traditional offered the music, Kevin Bacon himself despatched in some video inspiration, and the artists offered the leisure.

Additionally they continued to hone their guesses, although Ken refuses to let go of his terrible Willow Smith guess for Woodpecker. However he was additionally proper about Elway, so perhaps we should not be so fast to dismiss the goofiest panelist.

Let’s leap proper in with this week’s masks. And don’t fret, earlier than we get to the stunning unmasking(s), we will make you energy by way of the horrible (and infrequently good) guesses made by our illustrious panel of Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy, Ken Jeong and Rita Ora 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 for those who do not wish to be doubtlessly spoiled (as a result of they’re excellent at this), you could wish to skip previous the guesses sections.

(“Footloose,” Ken Loggins) A bit lounge singer in his supply, however the music was positively in Robin’s wheelhouse and he was clearly having a little bit enjoyable getting to point out off his pipes — which he not often will get to do on this present, oddly sufficient, contemplating how typically Nicole Scherzinger and Rita have been spotlighted for his or her singing. He is nonetheless received that candy falsetto and set a lightweight, enjoyable tone for the evening.

(“Let’s Hear it for the Boy,” Deniece Williams) Showbird had a little bit of a squeak heading into that first refrain, which confirms her story that she’s returning to a primary love however not a seasoned singer who’s been honing her craft for years. She does have a powerful, if unpolished voice, together with her stage presence missing for a similar causes. It is all nice sufficient, however even these first falsetto moments confirmed she’s actually stretching herself. If she dedicated to this, we might see her cleansing up these little issues and actually hovering.

Guesses: For her second week, Showbird shared her love story, which it seems it somebody she used to have as an outdated buddy. Once they reconnected, sparks flew they usually’re a part of what’s inspired her to stretch herself creatively and reconnect together with her ardour for music.

Visible clues included a purple cupcake, old school radio mic, and an arrogance desk of costume jeweled rings. Her on-stage clue was a hip-hop enjoying music field, which received Showbird grooving proper together with it. “That is extra my vibe as a result of again in ’94 I used to be a part of a hip-hop empire,” Showbird defined.

Her Week 1 Masked Ambassador is frequent visitor panelist and one-time “singer” Joel McHale, who conceded Showbird is out of her ingredient on this present. She agreed utterly, describing herself as a tomboy nerd who liked Lego and Comedian-Con rising up.

She at all times thought her life could be extra humble and low-key, however as an alternative she bares her soul in a few of Hollywood’s largest blockbusters, “not like Joel right here.” We additionally noticed an Superior Singing 401 guide, a golden gavel, glittery boots, and plenty of costumes, which at all times makes us assume stage performer. Her on-stage present was popcorn, which might check with the MTV Film & TV Awards’ Golden Popcorn bucket?

That final clue had Ken’s jaw dropping, together with his quick guess of Yvette Nicole Brown, who starred with him and Joel McHale on Neighborhood. He tied the music field to YNB having been signed to Motown Information by Michael Bivins as a part of the “East Coast Household.” And she or he just lately received engaged.

Jenny, favored the guess, however had one among her personal. As a substitute, she took the purple cupcake to The Coloration Purple and the phrase “empire” to land on Taraji P. Henson, which Rita guessed final week. This week, the purple had her considering perhaps it was Prince collaborator Sheila E.

The web was positively choosing up what Ken was placing down, although, when it got here to Yvette Nicole Brown, as they have been on the Neighborhood star’s path since final week’s premiere. If anybody ought to acknowledge his outdated costar, it is Ken — and if he have been to not acknowledge his outdated costar … nicely, think about the embarrassment!

(“Virtually Paradise,” Mike Reno & Ann Wilson) Ship positively has a seasoned, skilled voice. She was easy with a lot energy and keenness all through this piece. There was a richness within the tenor of her voice which actually stands out, as does its mid-range tempo. It is clear she’s been doing this for a protracted whereas, although her prime period on the charts could also be behind her.

Guesses: For Footloose week, Ship opened up about her personal highschool expertise, sharing that she was fairly the mover and shaker in her teen years. She was a cheerleader, class president, and even received voted promenade queen. However a severe damage left her sidelined and in a boot for a 12 months.

It was at this level that she turned to music, significantly the household piano. She used it as her remedy, she defined as we noticed her opening a purple, heart-shaped window. She additionally represented her foot damage with a medical boot and a pair of white cowboy boots, whereas we additionally noticed a raven earlier than she dropped the traditional phrase, “knocking on heaven’s door.”

Her huge on-stage clue got here out as a wall of lockers. Inside one was a shot of Kevin Bacon from Footloose beneath Whoopi Goldberg beneath Melissa Etheridge. Ship defined, “I am three levels of Kevin Bacon” by way of her connection to Etheridge.

Season 6 winner Queen of Hearts (a.ok.a. Jewel) had the glory of being the Masked Ambassador for Ship, who shared that her life has modified from “offended to serene on a dime” after a fast begin to her profession. She stated she had “huge hits, made historical past,” however then misplaced management of it.

She felt utterly forgotten for years earlier than reclaiming her profession, and in reality, lastly having fun with the profession she at all times wished. However that profession is not like this stage, with Ship admitting that is scary as a result of it is “uncharted waters.”

Jewel, although, thought that was motive sufficient to do it, encouraging Ship to “steer in direction of your fears head on, similar to we did all these years in the past collectively.” She stated that by doing so, she’d be “unsinkable.”

Alongside the best way on this first clue package deal, we noticed sculptures in an artwork museum, a aircraft, a clock on it set to roughly 11:35, a $15,000 Needed poster, and an outdated TV with antenna crossed to make an “X.” Is that for Technology X, X Issue, or perhaps even the X-Males? Her on-stage present was a shiny cowboy hat.

Rita thought of the raven and Sarah McLachlan’s “Blackbird.” “However there could be unhappy puppies within the clue package deal,” Jenny quipped earlier than Robin began tossing out acquainted guesses earlier than circling again to McLachlan’s piano prowess. Ken, in the meantime, once more tried to twist the hen right into a Sheryl Crow.

The web has been circling each Annie Lennox and Paula Cole for the reason that premiere, however they’re beginning to focus more durable on Cole, with some even nearly able to throw down over it!

(“Holding Out for a Hero,” Bonnie Tyler) Woodpecker is aware of sing however she’s positively not knowledgeable on this trade, although she could dabble in it. There was a particular lack of polish on this piece, which did not nail each observe, did not provide a lot vocal persona (or vibrato), and did not fairly grasp its breath management. It is the type of efficiency you would possibly get from somebody who’s excellent, however sings with the boldness of somebody nice.

Guesses: It seems that Woodpecker’s hero is … Woodpecker. This obvious former baby superstar talked about rising up within the highlight and getting scrutinized for all the pieces from desirous to kiss a boy to put on heals or — oh my! — utilizing curse phrases.

A few of her visible clues included a tiny brown briefcase, a yellow rubber duckie, and a director’s chair. Her on-stage clue for Week 2 was Kevin Bacon’s sneakers from Footloose. She defined, “One other hen from The Masked Singer household, and mine, shares their fashionable obsession with sneakers with me.”

Season 11’s Miss Cleocatra (a.ok.a. Jenifer Lewis) was Woodpecker’s TMS ambassador, who had love for an artist she’s recognized for the reason that begin of her profession. She referred to as her a mogul and “stylish CEO,” touting she even turned associates with Beyoncé.

Woodpecker shared that she was taught the one doorways that open are ones you knock on, “so I knock on all of them.” Her aim now could be to be the youngest billionaire, proving alongside the best way that there is nothing she will’t do.

Visible clues included an SAT reply sheet, gate signal studying “Household,” and purple sports activities tape studying “Subsequent.” Her on-stage clue “Ambassador Reward” was a “World Report” plaque, suggesting she might need a type of, too!

Rita considered a “hustler, like me,” touchdown on Letitia Wright, who’s a multi-hyphenate together with her personal manufacturing firm. Ken admitted he would not know who it’s, so he went with Willow Smith, whereas Jenny wasn’t tremendous assured in her Regina King. Nick did not’ say he knew who it was, however was getting that youthful vibe from her.

(“Ready for a Lady Like You,” Foreigner) Buffaloes are so silky clean and assured of their vocal performances, they’ve even received traditional doo-wop background dancing happening as one among them took the lead on this one — with a elegant falsetto — with the opposite two providing good harmonies. Not solely are they nice singers, however they’ve clearly been performing collectively for some time.

Guesses: Their second clue package deal noticed the trio describe themselves as rebels who discovered one another alongside the best way by no means actually cared what different individuals stated about them. It emphasised that they are humorous — whereas suggesting some would possibly assume they take themselves too critically — and that they are wealthy. Like, approach wealthy.

Their bar-set package deal included an emphasis on three beer mugs, a recreation of poker, and a black “poison” bottle. Their clue got here out as a mini-“Motown” tractor. “We’re a little bit drained proper now as a result of we’re busy utilizing this tractor to mow lawns throughout city,” they defined.

Season 5 winner Piglet (a.ok.a. Nick Lachey) shared a seemingly singular Buffalo’s story in his first clue package deal, speaking about his tough upbringing in “roach-filled beds at evening.” In the course of the day, he practiced at a bus cease. When Buffalo talked about catching his massive break at a cattle name, we noticed photographs of Betty White and Vanna White.

From that auspicious starting, Buffalo went on to journey the world and star in two of the largest sitcoms of all time. Nick got here again to name Buffalo a “nationwide treasure,” in addition to the focus at his Tremendous Bowl events. Extra photographs included a poster of a soccer participant at that bus cease and Buffalo holding up a movie reel.

Buffalo’s closing line was, “Simply you wait,” which evokes Hamilton. Their-on-stage clue the primary week was a crown.

Ken did not hesitate together with his guesses this week, throwing out Bell Biv DeVoe, tying it to their single “Poison.” Jenny, although, considered “Peaches and Cream” star 112 earlier than tiptoeing to Boyz II Males, who had a Vegas residency, which ties with the poker clue.

However Robin didn’t hear their vocals in there and went additional down the TV path to seek out Massive Time Rush, to tie into that movie reel clue and the very fact they’d a sitcom would tie in with their humorous clues this second week. Nick thinks he is aware of this one, saying, “Everyone up there may be actually shut.”

This week noticed a reasonably even divide from prime to backside, with Buffaloes and Ship clearly having extra skilled and high quality vocal deliveries. Showbird and Woodpecker carry themselves and carry out extra like proficient amateurs, relating to singing — or at the very least somebody who’s not been honing this explicit craft right into a tightly-oiled machine.

This week is enjoyable — and more durable — as a result of nobody is definitely dangerous and subsequently instantly deserving to go. Of these two, although, we would give the sting to Showbird, who had a extra total constant vocal efficiency. Woodpecker had extra enthusiasm, but it surely knocked her off key right here and there and her confidence typically outshined her precise vocals.

It seems the viewers and panel didn’t care what we although about this week’s present, although, as they saved Woodpecker protected and as an alternative despatched Showbird to the unmasking. We did not see her as a Group A contender for the finals, although, so we’ll enable it.

• Robin Thicke: Yvette Nicole Brown
• Jenny McCarthy: Taraji P. Henson
• Ken Jeong: Yvette Nicole Brown
• Rita Ora: Sheila E.

Ken is off to an unprecedented begin, making it two for 2 together with his guesses on this season (with Robin tagging alongside). In fact it was the brilliantly proficient Yvette Nicole Brown. “I do not know why I am getting emotional doing this,” she stated.

“To start with, it is a love letter to Ken; they have been asking me to do that for years,” she added. “Singing is my past love and it was arduous when it did not work out so I at all times stated no. However for you, I stated I’d come and do that. For you.”

You may take a look at TooFab’s unique exit interview with YNB beneath.

The Masked Singer continues with the Group A Finals and a double elimination as “Soundtrack of My Life” takes over Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.