SPOILER ALERT: Do not read further if you have not watched “The Masked Singer” Season 11, Episode 6, “Transformers Evening,” which aired April 10 on Fox.
Former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood knows the symbolism of him being unmasked on a reality show — in this case, “The Masked Singer” — is huge. Underwood, a former professional football player who made history as the first star of “The Bachelor” to come out as gay, was one of two celebrities to be outed on Wednesday night’s show — the other being another former football player. NFL Hall of Fame former professional football linebacker DeMarcus Ware.
“You’re clearly protected by a mask, which was symbolic to me in a way because I wore one my whole life until I didn’t,” Underwood said. Selection. “Putting someone back on stage and doing something I’ve never done, something I never thought I’d do, was kind of symbolic and a lot of fun.”
In the case of Underwood, who was revealed as “Love Chook” on the show, it’s a return to unscripted TV after “The Bachelor” and her Netflix series “Coming Out Colton.” “I really wanted to get away from being on everyone’s televisions and I wanted to work on my spotlight experience and my personal life, my relationship,” said Underwood, who got married in 2021. “I just felt like this season was the time. to say for sure. I’m in a great place in my life. I’m very happy and the problem was something I needed.”
In the case of Ware, revealed as “Koala,” the decision to participate in “The Masked Singer” came after producers saw him singing the national anthem in the football hall of fame. “They said, ‘Go on, wait a minute, he can sing a little,’” Ware said. “I sing in the car, in the shower, you name it. It’s a huge enthusiasm of mine. I was in the elementary school singing group. As soon as we won the Super Bowl, there was a lot of singing.”
Ware said she also appreciated the koala’s good fortune because her two-year-old son’s favorite toy is a stuffed koala doll. “That’s one of the biggest reasons I actually did this,” Ware said.
For Love Chook, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg shopped with former “The Bachelor” star Colton Underwood. Robin Thicke claimed it was Josh Duhamel; Rita Ora guessed the setting of “Jersey Shore.” Ken Jeong made a joke about Dwayne Johnson.
And then for Koala, no one figured out it was DeMarcus Ware, even though everyone named a former football player – just the flawed one. Now he chose Terry Crews, Jeong said Deon Sanders, McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was Shannon Sharpe and Thicke went with Michael Irvin.
DeMarcus Ware as Koala and Colton Underwood as Love Chook are part of Sisqó (Lizard), Billy Bush (Sir Lion), Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti and Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (Book) as the celebrities unmasked in “The Masked Singer” this season.
Returning for season 11 are host Nick Cannon, alongside panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke, while Rita Ora joined the table to replace Nicole Scherzinger, who was in London to star in West Finish’s “Sundown Boulevard.” .
Season 11 of “The Masked Singer” features themed episodes, including “The Wizard of Oz,” in celebration of the classic film’s 85th anniversary; “Transformers” (marking the brand’s 40th anniversary) and musical tributes including “Billy Joel Night” and “Queen Evening”. Other themes include “Lady Teams”, “Soundtrack of My Life”, “TV Theme Evening” and “Bathe Anthems”.
Featuring sixteen famous singers, including three “wild cards,” Season 11 features new costumes, including “Gumball,” “Lizard,” “Ugly Sweater,” “Goldfish,” “Starfish,” “Ebook,” “Gumball,” “Miss Cleocatra”, “Afghan Hound”, “Beet”, “Poodle Moth”, “Clock”, “Spaghetti and Meatballs”, “Lizard”, “Koala” and “Lord Lion”. According to the show, season 11 contestants boast a total of 22 Grammy nominations, 11 platinum albums, 33 Teen Selection nominations, 108 million records shipped, 326 film appearances and 1.7 billion Spotify streams. .
Poodle Moth and Clock from Group C will probably be back at the end of this season for the quarter finals.
Here were Group A’s performances from Wednesday’s episode 6, “Transformers Evening”:
Golden fish
To accompany: “The child comes again”, by the participant
Panel Assumptions: Sarah Hyland, Kristen Stewart, Nina Dobrev
Drone Track: “A true artist, Goldfish is famous for putting her heart, soul and tears into her work.”
Package voiceover: “I felt that final efficiency in my soul. And I’m excited for tonight, because who doesn’t love Transformers? Often, the most transformative moments are actually breakups. I always thought I could get married young, like my mother. However, dating in Hollywood is difficult. And this Goldfish wasn’t always lucky. Think about trying to move on and whether you really see your exes everywhere. And even have your moments become TikToks. This forced me to reflect and focus on what I want. Now here’s a song for anyone who’s ever had their heart damaged. But if the lyrics go deeper, believe me, there are plenty of fish in the sea.”
Previous song: “Vampire”, by Olivia Rodrigo
Previous panel assumptions: Lea Michele, Selena Gomez, Carly Rae Jepsen
Star of the Sea
To accompany: “21 Guns” by Green Day
Panel Assumptions: Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph
Optimus Prime Clue: “A true teammate, Starfish has won awards as part of a proficient group.”
Package voiceover: “You guys really made this materials woman look like a million bucks! Being here has allowed me to unlock my inner pop star. Growing up, while other kids played in the sandbox, I played with a jukebox. This machine reshaped my life. It opened my ears to Clapton and Fleetwood Mac and, of course, Green Day. And it impressed me to put together a band. I visited the country. I was lucky enough to get into a lot of tide pools. This starfish is flexible, child. I mean, if these robotic problems can turn into lots of different things, so can I! Now here I come, guns blazing!
Previous song: “Material Lady” by Madonna
Previous panel assumptions: Catherine O’Hara, Cheri Oteri, Molly Shannon
Ugly Sweater
To accompany: “Brick Home” by Commodores
Panel Assumptions: Lionel Richie, Charlie Wilson, Smokey Robinson
Drone Track: “Ugly Sweater spends his time appropriately. Some might say he won a lifetime achievement award.”
Package voiceover: “You guys made me feel all warm and fuzzy last time. There is one person in my life who has helped me access my inner Optimus Prime: my wife. After I met my soulmate, we couldn’t be more opposite. My life was falling apart and hers was all under control. I was consigned and he was couture. I was at the top of the charts and she… didn’t know who I was. Sometimes unlikely pairings just work together, like plaids and stripes. She built me, one brick at a time. And now I’m going to start with a fun song, just for the half of my sweater.”
Previous song: “The Greatest”, by Tina Turner
Previous panel assumptions: Charlie Wilson, Nile Rodgers, Verdine White
Love Chook
To accompany: “Everything You Are” by Goo Goo Dolls
Panel Assumptions: The Scenario, Nick Viall, Colton Underwood, Dwayne Johnson
Optimus Prime Clue: “Love Cook has made television history before. And he’s trying to do it again by beating the Golden Masks.”
Package voiceover: “Last time, you all made me feel good about living on this stage. And I feel even more at home here on Transformers night. Because as a kid, I was obsessed. I really like that Transformers robots can hide in plain sight. And I know exactly what that feels like. The world wanted to know me as someone I wasn’t. But I was celebrated, so I moved on. Finally, I needed to escape the cage I was placed in. And reality was what set me free. Since then, I have been trying to use my voice for good. Serving individuals, from courts to White Houses. And tonight, let me be a reminder not to hide. Share who you are.”
Previous song: “Home” by Phillip Phillips
Previous panel assumptions: Travis Kelce, Odell Beckham Jr., Nick Viall
Koala (WILD CARD)
To accompany: “All People Need to Rule the World” by Tears for Fears
Panel Assumptions: Michael Irvin, Deon Sanders, Terry Crews
Optimus Prime Clue: “He has a brief list of some of the greatest of all time.”
Package voiceover: “Ah, the koala. He is cute, but he will also be extremely defensive. Don’t be afraid, I don’t chew. I’m actually kind of shy. Once I started, I wasn’t famous person material. I really avoided interviews. And when you put me on the spot, I would ignore my sentences. Want to know how to make a koala disappear? Point a camera at me! So I started with my first stroke. I was forced to speak openly and everything changed. Now, you can’t make me close. Similar to Bumblebee, it took me some time to find my voice. Be that as it may, I discovered that if you increase it, you can rule the world.
Last season’s performers included Ne-Yo as Cow, John Schneider as Donut, Macy Gray as Sea Queen and Janel Parrish as Gazelle as part of John Oates as Anteater, Keyshia Cole as Candelabra, Sebastian Bach as Tiki, Ginuwine as Husky, Ashley Parker Angel as S’extra, Metta World Peace as Cuddle Monster, Luann de Lesseps as Hibiscus, Tyler Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and once private visitor Demi Lovato as Anonymouse.
Fox Various Leisure is behind “The Masked Singer,” which is executive produced by showrunner James Breen, Craig Plestis and Nick Cannon. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.