‘The Masked Singer’ season 10 contestants (from left) Rubber Ducky, Cow and Diver.Photo:Michael Becker / FOX
Michael Becker / FOX
Warning: This post contains spoilers from the season 10 premiere of Fox’sThe Masked Singer.
The Masked Singerhas hit double digits.
After unmaskingDemi LovatoasAnonymouseon a special episode earlier this month, season 10 ofThe Masked Singerofficially kicked off on Wednesday.Nick Cannonreturned as host andKen Jeong,Jenny McCarthy,Nicole ScherzingerandRobin Thicketook their spots back on the judges panel.
Jeong, 54, greeted his “daddy” Cannon, 42, and thefather of 12joked, “That’s the only child I don’t claim right there.”
“After seeing a Broadway show at 6 years old, I knew that I wanted to perform for a living,” Gazelle said.
The clue package also included bulldogs, a Hawaiian shirt, pom poms and a reference toHello, Dolly!
Gazelle on the season 10 premiere of ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX
“When I was just a teenager, I took a huge chance and performed in a national talent competition, but I crashed and burned,” Gazelle continued. “It was super bad. It made me almost swear off singing for good, but music was always my first love.”
Snake OilhostDavid Spadeproceeded to bring out an additional clue for Gazelle, a record that said “movie soundtrack.”
“Not only do I act in movies, I also sing in them,” Gazelle explained.
The panel though Gazelle might beLucy Hale,Camila MendesorVanessa Hudgens.
Diver splashed onto the stage next.
Diver on the season 10 premiere of ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX
A compass that pointed to the Midwest, a knight and a headline that read “Extra! Extra!” appeared in the package as well.
“Getting to share my voice without the preconceived notion of who I am is really what I need right now,” Diver added.
Diver put his twist onJourney’s “Anyway You Want It.”
For his additional clue, the Men in Black brought out a magazine that read, “11 million eyes on Diver.”
“The more people talk about my business, the more I want them out of it,” Diver said.
The judges thought Diver might beScott Disick,Adam LevineorVanderpump Rules’Tom Sandoval, who Jeong referred to as “the biggest star of 2023.”
S’more served up dessert early when they took the stage.
S’more on the season 10 premiere of ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX
The sweet treat said that they “hung up my cape,” but realized, “I was still hungry for a new journey.”
S’more’s clue package featured deep dish pizza, a Christmas tree with an angel topper and a tip jar.
“You swept me off my feet,” she declared.
S’more explained that their “Starring S’more” extra clue meant, “I’m very talented on and off stage.”
New Kids on the Block’sJoey McIntyre,Justin GuariniandBackstreet Boys’Kevin Richardsonarose as possibilities for S’more.
Rubber Ducky swam up next and talked in their clue package about how they “tried standup comedy, learned it wasn’t for me, but now I’m a household name.”
Rubber Ducky, whose clue package also includedLeonardo DiCaprio, a horror movie and a turtle, added that “behind everything I do is my family.”
Rubber Ducky on the season 10 premiere of ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX
“This is the most fun performance of the night,” Jeong said. “I love everything about this.”
The Men in Black ushered out a signed headshot of Rubber Ducky’s family for their extra clue. “My family is full of stars,” Rubber Ducky said.
The judges suggestedAnthony Anderson,David Arquetteand theWayans Brothersas options for Rubber Ducky.
Cow closed out the night in bovine fashion.
“Cows like me don’t often make it out of their pen,” the farm animal said in their clue package. “When I was younger, I felt destine to stay home and live out a simple life in black and white.”
Cow on the season 10 premiere of ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX
The clue package showed two step coffee, July 4th and Las Vegas. “I used to have a little trouble handling my emotions until I discovered I could write and leave whatever I was feeling on the page,” Cow continued. “After that, everything changed. The gift eventually led me to No. 1.”
Cow also mentioned that they won Grammys and “traveled the world.”
“You are effortless on that stage,” Scherzinger said.
Cow’s additional clue — a movie ticket — represented that their career “all started with a moo-vie,” they said.
The panel suspected Cow could beBoyz II Men’sShawn Stockman,Leslie Odom Jr.orUsher.
After the audience voted for their least favorite performance of the night, Cannon announced that Rubber Ducky would be the first one unmasking.
When Rubber Ducky popped off their head, Jeong’s guess of Anthony Anderson appeared.
Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky on ‘The Masked Singer.'.Michael Becker / FOX; Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty
Michael Becker / FOX; Christopher Willard/ABC via Getty
“It’s a season 10 miracle,” Jeong remarked, telling 53-year-old Anderson, “I love you so much!”
Jeong continued gushing about the comedian. “You make me laugh so hard,” saidThe Hangoverstar. “Everything about you just screams fun.”
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The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
