SPOILER ALERT: Particulars observe for Season 12, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Miley Cyrus Evening,” which aired November 20 on Fox.
Drake Bell received a bit critical on Wednesday night time’s episode of “The Masked Singer,” revealing what it felt wish to be on the heart of a media firestorm earlier this yr. Bell, who was unmasked because the Ice King this week, shared some private ideas within the voice-over package deal earlier than his efficiency.
“I lastly felt prepared to inform my fact to the world,” mentioned Bell – below the disguise of the Ice King. “And so I did. After which immediately regretted it. I imagined my phrases everywhere in the information and the Web, and completely freaked. I begged them to drag my story. I didn’t need it to run. However, that energy was out of my attain. The night time it was launched, I used to be a complete catastrophe. Frozen. However as soon as I noticed how many individuals may relate, I felt the burden lifted off my shoulders. My story is on the market. And I don’t want everybody to grasp me. However I’ve labored laborious to place that chapter behind me, which is what I needed most. For these of you who do stand with me, thanks. As a result of your help makes me really feel just like the sky’s the restrict.”
Bell-as-Ice King was referring to the Investigation Discovery documentary sequence “Quiet on Set: The Darkish Facet of Children’ TV,” during which he shared he private story of being sexually abused whereas starring on the Nickelodeon sequence “Drake and Josh.”
Bell has not too long ago been touring throughout the nation, performing his music, together with a present subsequent month in Los Angeles. Final yr, he appeared on the Mexico model of “The Masked Singer,” “¿Quién es la máscara?,” because the Child Alien.
“What initially drew me to the ‘Masked Singer’ was simply doing one thing out of my aspect and doing one thing enjoyable,” he mentioned. “I’m at all times working and performing. And I believed, to go and put some loopy costume on and sing completely different songs that you simply wouldn’t usually sing, to be taught this choreography and have these large productions round you, it simply appeared prefer it’d be a complete blast.”
Had he continued subsequent week, Bell deliberate to sing “Burning Love,” by Elvis Presley. As an alternative, he ended on the present with “Midnight Sky,” by Miley Cyrus.
Among the many present’s panelists, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg virtually received it proper by at first naming Drake Bell, however then locked in on James Franco. Rita Ora mentioned Shia LeBeouf. Ken Jeong thought it was Joe Jonas. Robin Thicke named Cole Sprouse.
It was “Miley Cyrus Evening” on the present, and although the pop star wasn’t in studio, her music positive was – beginning with a efficiency of “Celebration in the usA.” by contestants Strawberry Shortcake, Ice King, Royal Knight and Sherlock Hound. Later, the panelists had some enjoyable with Thicke’s infamous affiliation with Cyrus (by way of their 2013 MTV VMAs twerking efficiency). “Robin, you understand Miley very properly,” McCarthy-Wahlberg mentioned. Quipped Thicke: “Uh no, uh, Miley and I’ve by no means met!”
Drake Bell as Ice King joins Bethany Hamilton as Macaron, Natalie Imbruglia as Bluebell, Laverne Cox as Chess Piece, Andy Richter as Dusty Bunny, Paula Cole as Ship, Marsai Martin as Woodpecker, Yvette Nicole Brown as Showbird and John Elway as Leaf Sheep because the celebrities unmasked on “The Masked Singer” Season 12.
Again for Season 12 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, whereas Ora additionally returned to the desk for the second consecutive season to fill in for Nicole Scherzinger.
“The Masked Singer” Season 12 themed episodes embody tributes to Mattel’s Barbie because it hits its sixty fifth anniversary, and the movie “Footloose” because it marks its fortieth anniversary. Miley Cyrus will even be honored with an episode dedicated to her music catalog, whereas additionally new is a “Who Are You Fest,” that includes music from “memorable competition lineups,” in addition to a “Sports activities Evening” and a “60’s Evening.” Tentpole themes which can be again embody “Soundtrack of My Life” and “Thanksgiving Evening.”
New this season, clues might be “strategically embedded in costumes, in tune decisions and on-stage moments.” And the fifteen movie star contestants might be endorsed by a “movie star Masked Ambassador,” made up of earlier members together with Dick Van Dyke (Season 9’s Gnome), Jewel (Season 6 winner because the Queen of Hearts), Ne-yo (Season 10 winner because the Cow) and DeMarcus Ware (Season 11’s Koala). And the “Ding Dong Maintain It On” bell can also be again this morning, however just one singer throughout the three group finals may be saved.
Season 12 options 15 contestants performing in new costumes together with “Ship,” “Leaf Sheep,” “Woodpecker,” “Chess Piece,” “Bluebell,” “Buffalo,” “Showbird,” “Mud Bunny,” “Goo,” “Strawberry Shortcake,” “Sherlock Hound,” “Royal Knight,” “Ice King,” “Macaron” and extra.
Right here have been the second spherical of Group C performances on Wednesday’s Episode 8, “Miley Cyrus Evening”:
Sherlock Hound, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Sherlock Hound
Music: “Used to Be Younger,” by Miley Cyrus
Panel guesses: Adam Levine, Johnny Rzeznik (of Goo Goo Dolls), Scott Stapp (of Creed), Hozier, Nate Ruess (of Enjoyable)
Miley clue: Wig. “Hannah Montana’s not the one one with attractive, lengthy hair.”
Sherlock Hound voiceover: “As a younger Hollywood starlet, that Miley was recognized for being free-spirited and enjoyable. Identical to this previous canine. See, once I was youthful, I ran wild, loopy and free. All the time gunning for a problem. That’s when I discovered myself within the bullpen, dealing with my greatest case but. To interrupt an virtually century-long curse. Many males had come earlier than me and failed. However with my drive, I knew I may get us out of this jam. We have been between a rock and a tough place, however I didn’t roll over. And with my band behind me, I single handedly broke the curse, claiming our spot in historical past. And whereas I went on to reinvent myself after that, identical to Miley, I always remember these glory days once I was enjoyable, wild and younger.
Earlier tune: “Beneath the Bridge,” by Crimson Scorching Chili Peppers
Earlier panel guesses: Eddie Vedder, Gavin Rossdale, Chad Kroeger, Brandon Boyd
Ice King, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Ice King
Music: “Midnight Sky,” by Miley Cyrus
Panel guesses: Joe Jonas, Shia LaBeouf, Drake Bell, James Franco
Miley clue: Teen Alternative 2008 surfboard. “For each Miley and me, our teenage goals got here true.”
Ice King voiceover: “Miley and I even have so much in widespread. We each know the media may be completely uncool. And this yr, I’ve been a part of a firestorm of press. I lastly felt prepared to inform my fact to the world. And so I did. After which immediately regretted it. I imagined my phrases everywhere in the information and the Web, and completely freaked. I begged them to drag my story. I didn’t need it to run. However, that energy was out of my attain. The night time it was launched, I used to be a complete catastrophe. Frozen. However as soon as I noticed how many individuals may relate, I felt the burden lifted off my shoulders. My story is on the market. And I don’t want everybody to grasp me. However I’ve labored laborious to place that chapter behind me, which is what I needed most. For these of you who do stand with me, thanks. As a result of your help makes me really feel just like the sky’s the restrict.”
Earlier tune: “Tonight Tonight,” by Scorching Chelle Rae
Panel guesses: Pete Wentz, Joe Jonas, MrBeast
Nick Cannon and Strawberry Shortcake, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Strawberry Shortcake
Music: “Wrecking Ball,” by Miley Cyrus
Panel guesses: Chloe Fineman, Hilary Duff, Ashley Tisdale
Miley clue: Boxing gloves. “Miley has at all times been in my nook. She was even by my aspect once I made my debut.”
Strawberry Shortcake voiceover: “Miley night time hits near residence for me. As shut as Hannah Montana as one may get. Actually. That’s as a result of Miley and I actually have the identical goals cooking. And apparently the identical recipe for achievement. We each grew up in entrance of the world. We lived the candy life. And at one level, shared a stage. We even hobnobbed with the identical well-known brothers. And even leaned on one another once we ended up breaking their hearts. Let’s not sugarcoat it. Which is why it’s becoming that tonight I’m singing one in every of her most iconic breakup songs. The woman will get it, and I’m thrilled to pay tribute to the cream of the crop. Miley.”
Earlier tune: “Sluggish Burn,” by Kacey Musgraves
Earlier panel guesses: Renee Rapp, Lana del Rey, Rachel Ziegler
Royal Knight, “The Masked Singer” (Michael Becker/Fox)
Royal Knight
Music: “Once I Look At You,” by Miley Cyrus
Panel guesses: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Kate Hudson, Aubrey Plaza
Miley clue: Nashville. “Identical to ‘Celebration in the usA.,’ Miley and I might each want a Nashville social gathering.”
Royal Knight voiceover: “Tonight, we’re celebrating Miley. And identical to she’s had many chapters, in my life, so have I. Chapter 2: Whereas I could also be standing on this stage in shiny protecting armor, for a lot of my life I felt damaged. A sequence of dangerous relationships, betrayals and heartbreaks left me feeling shattered. And worst of all, like every little thing was my fault. However I knew love was on the market for me. So I continued preventing, and let me let you know, it was a battlefield. Simply as my world was falling aside, I noticed somebody on the horizon. A beacon, calling me to security. And now, he’s my north star. I look to him once I really feel misplaced, and he calls me his warrior. Which is why I broke into tears the primary time I noticed this masks. Sort of becoming, proper? Tonight this tune is for him. The night time I discovered my gentle, in complete darkness.”
Earlier tune: “You and I,” by Woman Gaga
Earlier panel guesses: Ashley Tisdale, Lily James, Hayden Panettiere
Final season’s performers included Vanessa Hudgens, who received the Season 11 crown as Goldfish, beating out Scott Porter, who had carried out as Gumball. Different performers included Thelma Houston (Clock), Chrissy Metz (Poodle Moth), Corey Feldman (Seal) and Clay Aiken/Ruben Studdard (Beets), Jenifer Lewis (Miss Cleocatra), Kate Flannery (Starfish), Charlie Wilson (Ugly Sweater), DeMarcus Ware (Koala), Colton Underwood (Love Chook), Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Guide).
“The Masked Singer” comes from Fox Different Leisure. Rosie Seitchik, Craig Plestis and Cannon are government producers, whereas Seitchik serves as showrunner. The sequence relies on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
