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This post contains spoilers from the latest episode ofThe Masked Singer.
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Robin Thickekicked offThe Masked Singer’s New York Night with a performance of his song “Living in New York City” while his fellow judgesKen Jeong,Jenny McCarthyandNicole Scherzingercheered him on from a park bench on stage.
“What an amazing, stunning, I think one of the best, most unique performances to date onThe Masked Singer,” McCarthy, 50, told Medusa.
Agreed Scherzinger, 44: “You are otherworldly.”
The Real Housewives of New York’sLuann de Lessepsbrought out an additional clue for Medusa in the form of a miniature Brooklyn Bridge.
“Sometimes you have to build a bridge to get over it,” said Medusa. “Hopefully it will put you in the right state of mind.
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The judges suggestedSusan Boyle(Jeong’s idea),Kesha,Lorde,Garbage singer Shirley MansonandFlorence Welchfor Medusa’s identity.
Polar Bear introduced himself next.
“This city of dreams where I come form is the source of everything that made me me,” Polar Bear said in his clue package that showed a scratch-off lottery ticket, boxing and a message in a bottle. “My neighborhood got a bad rep. It’s the kind of place most people wouldn’t dream of getting down with.”
Polar Bear said he had an “interest in electronics as a kid” that led him to “turn the tables on the entire music industry.”
“This bad boy invented a sound no one was making,” Polar Bear continued. “My legendary status helped but my broken borough on the map.”
For his additional clue,Long Island MediumTheresa Caputoshared a reading.
“Totally see you standing at a podium, giving a speech. I think it’s actually an acceptance speech at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” said Caputo, 55.
The panel thought Polar Bear might beDJ Jazzy Jeff,Diddy,Flavor Flavor Grandmaster Flash.
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California Roll closed out the show.
“This entrée has many sides,” one of the sushi roll’s five pieces said in the clue package.
Another revealed that they’d been on Broadway before and gotten married.
“Just like the city of New York, this Cali Roll never sleeps,” a third piece said. “I got used to it form deejaying all night long.”
California Roll said they went to California for the “gleeful rays and the silver screens.” The package showed a group project book, a tiger, a baseball,Snoop DoggandDolly Parton.
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Pizza Rat delivered a slice of pizza to the stage with the number 5 billion printed on it.
“Five billion and growing, but who’s counting?” California Roll said.
California Roll garnered guesses ofPentatonixand the casts ofHigh School Musical,Pitch PerfectandThe Lion Kingon Broadway.
With all three acts having performed, it came time for the studio audience to vote for their favorite of the night. HostNick Cannonannounced that Polar Bear received the fewest number of votes and would have to unmask. The arctic animal turned out to be Scherzinger’s guess of DJ Grandmaster Flash, 65.
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That left Medusa and California Roll to compete in the Battle Royale, where they each offered up a version ofBilly Joel’s “Uptown Girl.”
“This is the most competitive Battle Royale we’ve ever had,” Jeong said.
The panel ultimately decided to keep California Roll around, putting them in the quarterfinals and sending home Medusa. But at the last minute, Scherzinger rang the “Ding Dong Keep It On” bell and saved Medusa.
“After I heard the California Rolls, I knew they won and I felt so embarrassed,” Medusa said. “Thank you so much. This means more to me than you’ll ever know. And wow, I’m very relieved.”
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The Masked Singerairs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
source: people.com
