‘The Masked Singer Recap’: Billy Ray Cyrus Unmasked as Owl

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Billy Ray Cyrus unmasked on 'The Masked Singer'

The Masked Singer returned to FOX for the sixth episode of Season 14. The episode’s theme was beloved series, The Twilight Saga. Starting out this week’s episode was singer Christina Perri, who is the original singer of “A Thousand Years.”

Four Celebrities Impress on the Twilight Night Stage, Panelists are Stumped

The first masked performer of the episode was none other than Cat Witch, who fans already know as Kylie Cantrall. The clue package featured the celebrity being torn between two suitors, a blue onesie, walking away from one lover, a blimp, and married. Cat Witch sang “It Will Rain” by Bruno Mars during this episode. This week’s additional clues were given in the form of Valentines, so Cat Witch’s was a chocolate shaped like a turkey. Guesses for this celebrity include Victoria Justice (Jenny McCarthy), Zendaya (Ken Jeong), or Hailee Steinfeld (Rita Ora).

The following performance was 14 Karat Carrot, who sang “Tainted Love” by Gloria Jones. His clue package included a family of vegetables, meeting his wife when 18 at college, them not seeing eye to eye, as well as a phone video of them together. His additional clue was a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Panelist guesses for 14 Karat Carrot include Lionel Richie (Ken Jeong), Jermaine Jackson (Jenny McCarthy), or Ron Isley (Robin Thicke).

Stingray was the next to perform. His episode six clue package included a basketball, the girl of his dreams coming into his life, and witches hat. He then sang “Bad Habits” by Ed Sheeran before the additional clue, which was an empty ring box,which was an empty ring box, which lead to a message from Mrs. Stingray playing. Panelist guesses: Jordan Fisher (Jenny McCarthy), Joey McIntyre (Ken Jeong), Jason Derulo (Rita Ora).

The next singer was Owl, who performed “White Wedding” by Billy Idol. His clue package revealed a significance in the year 1992, his now wife saying ‘vultures are circling but I’m in your corner’, a heartbeat, and mention of bird watching with Mrs. Owl. His additional clue was a love message from Mrs. Owl. Panelist guesses Walton Goggins (Robin Thicke), Ted Danson (Jenny McCarthy), or Woody Harrelson (Ken Jeong).

First Royale of The Season Knocks Owl Out of The Competition

Safe singers who are moving on in the competition are Cat Witch and 14 Karat Carrot. Both Stingray and Owl had to perform one more song to determine who would be going home. In the vampire royale, Stingray and Owl battled by performing “Love is a Battlefield” by Pat Benatar. The winner of the vampire royale was Stingray, leaving Owl to be unmasked.

Ahead of the unmasking, panelists were able to either go back to their original guess or a new one. Panelist guesses for Owl were Dennis Quaid (Robin Thicke), Ted Danson (Jenny McCarthy and Ken Jeong), or Kurt Russell (Rita Ora).

Owl was revealed as Billy Ray Cyrus. Panelists were absolutely taken aback by Cyrus, since they’ve guessed him so many times in the past.

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Corey Cesare Corey Cesare is Talent Recap's Managing Editor and featured YouTube Host. She has a love of all things pop culture and an unhealthy obsession with celebrities. Corey earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Cinema/Screen Studies from the State University of New York at Oswego in 2021. She spends her spare time shooting astro, nature, and portrait photography, and coming up with movie ideas that she hopes to make into a film someday.

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