Remembering Nick Cannon’s Flashy Return to ‘The Masked Singer’

Nick Cannon always makes a statement with everything he does. So it was no surprise when he disappeared from The Masked Singer, and returned as a contestant. In case you missed it, Cannon was absent from multiple filming days during The Masked Singer Season 5, when he had COVID.

Nick Cannon Surprises as Bulldog

During The Masked Singer Season 5 Group B final, replacement host Niecy Nash announced a brand new wildcard contestant. The new contestant, Bulldog, went on to perform a lively rendition of “Candy Girl.” The energetic performance also featured an elaborate dance alongside the singing.

After the performance, the panel guessed Bulldog could be Chris Tucker, Andy Samberg, or even Chris Rock based on the clues. Eventually, Nash announced that she would be the person deciding which singer was eliminated, differing from how the show typically features in-audience voting.

Nash announced Bulldog as the celebrity that would be revealed, and fans were SHOCKED to see Cannon under the Bulldog’s disguise.

The extensive Bulldog costume Cannon wore featured glitzy gold fabrics and a bulldog mask with articulated jaws. The clue package contained sly references to Cannon’s career, including hosting America’s Got Talent.

By unveiling himself dramatically as Bulldog, Cannon got to surprise the audience and panel. He also drummed up excitement for his official return as host the following week.

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Cannon Dedicated His Performance to “Queen” Niecy Nash

During his unmasked interview, Cannon praised Nash for stepping in as guest host while he recovered from COVID-19. He said he dedicated the Bulldog performance to Nash because she is a “queen.”

Cannon acknowledged he was genuinely nervous to take the stage again among his “masked crusaders.” While Nash held down the fort remarkably in his absence.

Nash also delivered an emotional farewell address, saying it was a pleasure to be part of the Masked Singer family. Cannon has hosted The Masked Singer since its premiere in 2019. So he knows better than anyone how to put together a deceptive clue package.

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Throughout ten seasons, Cannon has become synonymous with the wildly popular Fox singing competition. So this playful comeback as Bulldog was a fitting way to celebrate his anticipated return.