The Masked Singer is officially back for their fourteenth season on FOX. The show, which features various celebrities behind a mask. These celebrities will perform songs for the panelists in head to head format. The panelists, as well as the in person audience will choose the winner of the battle.
Galaxy Girl Wins First Head to Head Battle of Night
The first pair of the night was Galaxy Girl versus Handyman. Galaxy Girl sang “Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl” by Chappell Roan, while Handyman sang “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches and Herb. Accompanying clues for Galaxy Girl included being on top of the world at a young age, being accepted to the best schools before being able to drive, walked away from acting and significance of Friday the 13. While Handyman’s clues included driving fast, being on a live audience show teaching home improvement, and growing up on the west coast.
Panelists guessed that Galaxy Girl was Lindsay Lohan (Rita Ora), Jennifer Love Hewitt (Jenny McCarthy) or Emma Stone (Ken Jeong). They also guessed Handyman could be Idris Elba (Ken Jeong), Vin Diesel (Rita Ora) or Tone Loc (Robin Thicke). From the vote, the winner of the head to head battle was Galaxy Girl.
From there, Pugcasso competed again Queen Corgi. Pugcasso sang “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, while Queen Corgi sang “Don’t Rain on My Parade” by Barbra Streisand. Clues for Pugcasso included a comedy or movie theater, competing on a show and becoming popular, and multiple mentions of baseball and Big Ben. Clues for Queen Corgi included college not being for her, hanging out in her dorm live streaming with a ring light and microphone, as well as the phrase “Live From New York.”
Panelists guessed that Pugcasso was Dan Reynolds (Robin Thicke), Darren Criss (Rita Ora) or Ryan Tedder (Robin Thicke). Meanwhile, panelists guessed Queen Corgi was Nikki Blonsky (Rita Ora), Maya Rudolph (Ken Jeong) or Aidy Bryant (Jenny McCarthy). The winner of the battle was Pugcasso, so he’s been saved.
Scarab Shocks, Wins Third Premiere Battle
Up next was Scarab against the Croissants. Scarab sang “Set Fire to The Rain” by Adele, while Croissants sang “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley. Clues for the scarab included knowing Prince and Bradley Cooper, gold on their trophy shelf, and looking for something new to inspire them. Meanwhile, the Croissants’ clues included them being socialites, everything crumbling down, peaches, them separating, and The Masked Singer‘s Mustang.
Guesses for Scarab were Whoopi Goldberg (Ken Jeong), Viola Davis (Jenny McCarthy), or Sheryl Lee Ralph (Robin Thicke). While panelists guessed The Croissants were Snooki and The Situation (Robin Thicke), The Chrisleys (Jenny McCarthy), or Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag (Rita Ora). The winner of the battle was Scarab.
The next battle was Snow Cone versus Stingray. Snow Cone sang “When I Grow Up” by The Pussycat Dolls, while Stingray sang “Stayin’ Alive” by The BeeGees. Clues for Snow Cone include a Scandal Support group, being misunderstood, having a big break on tv’s hottest show, then being kicked to the curb and being blacklisted from hollywood. Stingray’s clues included a hotel named after them, as well as Paris Hilton.
Guesses for Snow Cone included Nisha Barton (Jenny McCarthy), Nicole Richie (Rita Ora), or Taylor Momsen (Ken Jeong). While guesses for Stingray included Lenny Kravitz (Ken Jeong), Jaden Smith (Jenny McCarthy), or Lil Romeo (Rita Ora). The winner of this battle was Stingray.
America’s Insider Wins Final Battle of Premiere
The final battle of the night was Googly Eyes versus Cat Witch. Up first, Googly Eyes sang “Turn Down For What” DJ Snake and Lil Jon. Next was Cat Witch, who America knows as Disney star Kylie Cantrall. Cantrall sang “Abracadabra” by Lady Gaga.
Clues for Googly eyes include monster hits, bagels and cake mix. Panelists were convinced this singer is a baseball player. Cat Witch’s clues included being on the stage, fooling people, influencing, going on tours, doing albums, trying to have a more mature image.
Panelist guesses for Googly Eyes were Daddy Yankee (Robin Thicke), or Wesley Snipes (Rita Ora). Meanwhile they guessed Cat Witch was Charli D’Amelio (Rita Ora), Addison Rae (Jenny McCarthy), Lisa from Blackpink (Ken Jeong). The winner of the last battle of the night was Cat Witch.
The Masked Singer Season 14 Begins With Double Elimination
After multiple battles, the first celebrity of the season was unmasked. Googly eyes unfortunately was the celebrity that went home, it was revealed that he is David “Big Papi” Ortiz. Robin Thicke’s guess was completely right, adding to the tally of times the panelist has been right in his career on the show.
The final elimination of the night was the Croissants. The panelists’ final guesses for the identity under the masks were Snooki and The Situation (Robin Thicke), Tim McGraw and Faith Hill (Ken Jeong), The Chrisleys (Jenny McCarthy), or Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag (Rita Ora). The Croissants identity has been held until next week’s episode.
The Masked Singer returns to FOX on Wednesday, January 14 at 8PM ET. Be sure to tune in so you don’t miss a minute of the competition!
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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.
